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Happily separated 44 year old country bumpkin with an 20 year old daughter, grown up and gone. I live in the country with deer, raccoons, turkeys and other wildlife roaming through my yard daily. I own 2 cockatiels, a male and a female. My parents live next

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Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Theories on the death of Kurt Cobain: 2 of 16
The murder of Kurt Cobain 13 years ago is still wrongly considered a suicide. The police and the Medical Examiner have no forensic evidence that proves Cobain's death was a suicide. On the other hand, there's a substantial amount of evidence for murder.With the 13th anniversary of this tragedy of justice approaching, I can on... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Views on illegal immigration in the US: 56 of 212
3 Border Patrol Heroes Get Federal Prison Sentences:Three American heroes are serving time in prison, their lives ruined, for protecting our country. I was filled with shock and outrage as the story of sheriff deputy Gilmer Hernandez was aired on America's Most Wanted. This man deserves a medal of honor, not a sentence in fed... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Creative Fourth of July dessert recipes: 1 of 3
Easy, Quick, 4th of July Dessert IdeasPatriotic Dessert PizzaBuy a ready-made cookie dough roll and make one huge pizza crust out of it on a round cookie sheet. Top it with any red, white and blue things you like, you can use cool whip or marshmallow fluff or red or blue jell-o for the pizza sauce and then pile on blueberries... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Tips for parents raising diabetic children: 8 of 20
You can't be with your child around the clock, and let's face it; kids will be kids and sneak things, so it is vital that your child have a good education about diabetes. It will be easier for him as an adult if you teach him now, while he is young.Having diabetes will cause him to be better educated and make better food choi... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds Bird facts: Cockatiels: 2 of 5
I have only been a cockatiel owner for about a year now but I am very excited about cockatiels as pets! I used to think only large exotic birds could talk. Now that I am the proud owner of two cockatiels, Bubbers and Figgy (They came with their names) I know that cockatiels can talk, whistle, and sing tunes!If you want a talk... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games How to play the "hand and foot" card game: 2 of 3
Hand and Foot is a lot like Canasta. It is a lot of fun. I am going to explain the four player version, but the six player version would be the same except you would use 6 decks of cards and have two teams of 3, one person holds the cards for the entire team.Shuffle four decks of cards and put them in the center of the table ... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Home remedies for headaches: 5 of 7
Having been a chronic headache sufferer most of my life, and finding out this is National Headache Awareness Week, I decided to share some of the knowledge I have accumulated in my quest to conquer headaches. I hope you find something that will prove valuable to you in this article or the links for further knowledge I have in... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Reducing stress in 5 simple ways: 11 of 13
What is stress? Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary defines stress as, "A state resulting from a stress esp.: one of bodily or mental tension resulting from factors that tend to alter an existent equilibrium."Stress can wreak havoc on our immune system, cause us to gain weight, and bring on heart disease, sleeplessness ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Most haunted places in the world: 10 of 11
One of Allegan's best attractions is the remains of the old Yellow Motel, a few miles outside of town. Reportedly owned by Al Capone and used for a hideout whenever things became too heated in Chicago. It is said the motel is where Al Capone did some of his work and conducted meetings in the tunnels beneath the structure. I h... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Spirituality meets paranormal: 8 of 8
How I Know "Thought" Prayers are heard as well as "Spoken" PrayersI have met two people in real life who have also encountered creatures similar to the one I have met twice. I have an Unexplained Mysteries tape showing an encounter with a very similar creature as well, so I know others have had the experience.It has come to m... More..