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I regularly write for MSMusings, a monthly on-line magazine. My husband, Nick. and I live in Arizona, in the US.A.

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Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Is the slang use of the word "retard" or "retarded" discriminatory?: 2 of 33
Employers interviewing for jobs can be biased against people who are afflicted with mental handicaps, and won't hire them even for jobs they could do very well. That also can happen in colleges, technical schools, and employment assistance programs.Use of the words retard or retarded is offensive and hurtful. Someone who is m... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US Elections 2008: Deciding your vote: 4 of 30
I Will Decide Who to Vote For!Important issues in the presidential election include: How do Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama feel about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan? What will they do about those wars? Will troops be pulled out of those countries, no matter what else is happening in the world, as soon as one of them becom... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Is the Women's Right movement destroying our families: 2 of 8
Where Did all the Mothers Go After 1963?Those of us that were children in the 1960's seemingly lost our mothers and happy homes to the "Women's Liberation Movement." The children were the ones who suffered most when the mothers went to work, leaving behind all of the housework and child care. They were too busy with their "im... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should smoking be allowed in public places?: 83 of 313
Yes, yes, yes! How many times can I say yes, more than once? If the air outside really was fresh and clean, maybe that would be a different answer. It isn't, though; the air is filled with gas and oil fumes, as well as pollution from businesses and cars. It is very doubtful that second-hand smoke really is that bad for people... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Is national security more important than civil rights?: 5 of 18
We Are The Land of the Free, Not the Land of the SafeAmerica was founded as a nation of free individuals who could choose their own religion, say what they thought without fear of government oppression, have an armed militia, and have the other rights listed in the Constitution and Bill of Rights.The country was not meant to ... More..
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce Helping children of all ages deal with divorce: 11 of 35
Repeatedly tell the children their parents' divorce is not their fault. If his or her behavior is aggressive or depressed, have a child psychiatrist or psychologist see them. The mental health doctor can encourage the child to talk honestly about anything they need to talk about. They also can determine if depression and s... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Is equality something men and women really want?: 12 of 36
Similar But DifferentThough they are both human, and therefore are similar to each other in terms of species and DNA, men and women are different in very many ways. Most people learned when they were children that boys and girls are different, either by "playing doctor", by the way they were treated, or by the kinds of toys t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Practicing Christianity: 12 of 34
As someone who was baptized and became a Christian only a year ago, I know that there is much that I do not know. The word Pentecost, for example, only was a church word to me. I had to ask what it was. I'm still not sure what wearing red clothes on that day means. I think that I found out that Pentecost is a day of observati... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry Do mainstream media outlets favor bad news over good news?: 27 of 61
Yes, absolutely! Soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq hear so much bad news that they think nobody in the U.S.A. supprts them or their being there. They think they have been forgotten, and maybe they have. How many news stories are about ignorant celebrities blathering about us occupying other countries? Contrast that with the (f... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet (Other) Emergency food supplies: What you need: 8 of 18
Emergencies seem to happen without warning at any time and in any place. During a disaster, it would be best if everybody was as prepared as possible ahead of time. To gather food for a household disaster food kit: Pretend to be stocking food for a camping trip. There would not be any electricity or running water. ... More..