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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: What my dog means to me: 5 of 431
Ginger is a brown-eyed angel on earth. I have had the privilege of knowing her for the past fifteen years, and though cataracts dim her eyes and arthritis slows her down, her heart is as full of love as ever. Working at a veterinarian clinic, I have seen many heartbreaking things. One day a man brought in his six-month-... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: True karaoke stories: 4 of 101
My best friend visits me from the west coast every year, and every year I make him take me out to karaoke. He has the voice of an angel, while I can barely croak a tune. I would give my left arm to be able to sing, but sing I cannot, so I love to sit and hear this beautiful man sing to me beautiful songs. We are both t... More..
Health & Fitness > Menstruation & Menopause Tips for coping with hot flashes: 1 of 19
During an intense treatment for endometriosis induced infertility six years ago involving the drug Lupron, I went through three months of "menopause" at the age of 32. It hit hard and fast, and the side effects were incredible - I am truly not looking forward to going through "the change" again when my time comes. Incidenta... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Are pit bulls man's best friend or murderous beast?: 8 of 121
Pit Bulls are dogs. Dogs have unique personalities. Some dogs are aggressive, others are submissive; many dogs are protective, many dogs are affectionate. All dogs are individuals who have temperaments, feelings, instincts, and reactions of their own. Each breed has a set of expected behavioral and personality traits.... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should a woman have the right to choose abortion?: 46 of 311
Should a woman have the right to choose abortion? Well, should a baby have the right to choose to live? I just do not understand why it should be someone's "right" to kill someone else. Abortion is the killing of a completely helpless person, who had no "choice" about being conceived. The film called "The Silent Scream... More..
Autos > Buying Cars (Other) A woman's car buying guide: 5 of 30
Confidence and knowledge are the key elements in buying a car. A woman buying a car needs to educate herself, then she needs a confident attitude. Unfortunately, car salesmen tend to be sexist, even if they don't consciously mean to be that way. Most of them automatically assume that a woman knows little to nothing about c... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Easy ways your family can "go green": 147 of 320
"We do it for Miss Environmental, here". This is the nickname my brother in law gave me on our last visit, when he dutifully put his dinner scraps into a compost bucket and his beer can into a blue recycling bag. I was simultaneously pleased to have earned such a name, and a little confused as to how I earned it. I mean, I... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Top five things I wish I knew before I was pregnant: 8 of 14
I thought I knew everything there was to know about being pregnant. I read every book, every article, watched every television show I could find. I asked questions of my friends, my family, and my doctor. I was ready. I knew it all. Then I got pregnant. As much as I knew, or thought I knew about pregnancy, there are... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee Tips for removing coffee stains from your clothing: 13 of 19
Coffee stain? No problem! Spilled coffee always looks much worse than it really is. Working as a waitress for many years, and inevitably spilling various things all over my white shirts, has turned me into something of a stain removal expert. The secret? Club Soda. Club soda will take out practically any stain. It i... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Developmental Stages How to plan a baby's first birthday party: 4 of 5
Your baby is turning one year old! Already! It's time to plan a very special birthday party - the very first one! Though it is tempting to pull out all the stops and throw a huge festival to celebrate this wonderful milestone in your baby's life, try to control yourself. Keep it simple. Your baby does not know what ... More..