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I live in a small town where I run a small home business from my home. I love playing computer and video games with my daughter. My favorite hobby is making greeting cards. I also like doing puzzles and latch hook.

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Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) Does violence in video games contribute to real life violence?: 3 of 113
There is so much violence in the world today and we seem to be doing more to promote it instead of trying to put an end to it. It's hard to turn on the television without seeing a show without some kind of violence. Most of the movies that are coming out are of a horror or violent nature. As a parent, I'm constantly keeping t... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Commentary: Nicole Richie and her 82 minutes in jail: 1 of 32
Is it really surprising to anyone that Nicole Richie spent less than 2 hours in jail for drunk driving? It's just another case of a celebrity getting a slap on the wrist for something that they should be seriously punished for. Why bother even sending them to court if there's no intention of giving them the punishment they re... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Reasons why some people steal: 3 of 79
Why do some people feel the need to steal? This need seems to overpower any fear of being caught and going to jail. So, what drives a person to commit such a crime?I believe there are different reasons why people steal. For some, stealing is a means of survival. Unfortunately, people lose their jobs and end up without any inc... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife Can you get to heaven by being good?: 7 of 138
It's a wonderful idea, but doing good deeds alone will not get you into heaven. Going to heaven begins with faith. Romans in the New Testament tells us that we must have faith in God before we can enter heaven. Some people have trouble believing in someone they can't see, but we can see God all around us - in the trees, the m... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts Can a marriage survive lying?: 2 of 11
A successful marriage is based on a lot of factors but I feel that love and trust are two of the main factors needed if a marriage has a chance of surviving. Next to love, trust is essential for any kind of relationship. Lies do nothing but hurt and destroy a marriage.There are certain little white lies that are harmless, suc... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss An overview of the NutriSystem weight loss program: 1 of 5
There are so many weight loss programs out there and all guarantee the same thing - you will lose weight. So, how do you choose which one is the best for you? Well, years ago I went with NutriSystem. It sounded like a great way to lose weight and they also had a centre in my town.After learning more about their program, I sig... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Have 'Animal Rights' gone too far?: 15 of 73
I'm glad to see that there are 'Animal Rights' organizations out there who are trying to help protect animals but I don't think it's enough. Unfortunately we are hearing about and seeing more cases of animal cruelty and more needs to be done to stop it.Domestic animals depend on us to provide for them and to protect them. A d... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Will Britney Spears revive her career after her 2007 breakdown?: 9 of 42
Is there a career for Britney Spears to revive? It seems like the only time she's in the media spotlight is when she's in trouble or doing something out of the ordinary. For example, the media made a bit deal about her shaving her head - who really cares? I don't even know if Britney has been working on any new music, but the... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Paris Hilton: Does justice favor the rich?: 9 of 36
I've always believed that money talks. When I hear about how celebrities are getting off with a slap on the wrist, it only strengthens my belief. The latest Paris Hilton events only prove that money can buy your way out of almost any situation, especially when your daddy is one of the richest men in the country. Now, do you t... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Should Paris Hilton get one million dollars to tell her jailhouse story on NBC?: 27 of 96
Let's see, pay someone a million dollars for driving drunk and going to jail - does that seem logical to you? What happened to that old adage "crime doesn't pay"? I can't believe NBC, or any station for that matter, would consider paying that much for Paris Hilton's story of going to jail, but then I guess it's all about rati... More..