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Born in Iowa in 1949 I grew up in a small town with three older brothers. My early religious education was in a Congregational church, but by the time I was 17, I had chosen to become a Roman Catholic. I attended colleges in Minnesota, attaining a BS teaching

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Food & Drink > Fruits & Vegetables How to boost vegetable consumption for those who hate veggies: 2 of 28
Vegetables are healthy, eat-all-you-want, low calorie, big-variety foods! There are hundreds of kinds of vitamin rich, high fiber vegetables and an amazing number of ways to fix them. Let's look at some tip and tricks for increasing the intake of vegetables in your household. 1. Straight out of the can is probably not the be... More..
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Cucumber sandwiches: 2 of 27
Cucumber sandwiches can take many forms and be served in a variety of situations, but it's important to get the right sandwich in the right situation. -The Cucumber sandwich has a long English tradition, being served in the afternoon with high tea. In that case white bread should be buttered and lightly salted. Cucumbers are... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Development Issues How to encourage children to eat vegetables: 1 of 12
Vegetables are loved by few, tolerated by many and hated by lots of kids! Never the less everyone needs at least three servings a day. Here are my ten tips for getting kids to eat their vegetables. 1. Start very early and don't stop trying to get the baby to eat the vegetables. Mix a little with favorite foods. Sneak a spoon... More..
Business > Starting a Business Starting a house-cleaning business: 1 of 11
Starting a business of any kind requires hard work and persistence. Cleaning houses is not easy, but starting a house cleaning business is easier than many other businesses. The entire operation can be carried out from a vehicle with a cell phone. First you need to make sure that you, and anyone you hire understands how to c... More..
Arts & Humanities > Citizen Journalism Freedom of speech as applied to citizen journalism: 1 of 11
Freedom is not free and should never be unbridled. Freedom of speech is not a sport to see who can say the most offensive things and get away with it. It is a solemn right granted to those who are responsible enough to use it. It has been defended with the lives of patriots for centuries. Our societies have struggled to know... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design Guide for the HTML illiterate on building a website: 2 of 20
Knowing HTML or any other internet language is not necessary in order to build a great looking web-site. The trick is to keep it simple and plan to work with the prefabricated designs that are available rather than trying to get exactly what you had imagined. If you want to make your site look the way you've imagined, you sh... More..
Health & Fitness > Kidney & Urologic Diseases Causes of urinary tract infection: 2 of 20
The frustration and discomfort of needing to urinate and being unable to go is unnerving. Burning and spasms soon lead to the conclusion that it's a urinary tract infection that is causing your pain. Get out the cranberry juice and call the doctor because this is a problem that you can't wait to get rid of! The urinary tract... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues The current issues surrounding gay marriage: 4 of 39
It seems to me that the present controversy about gay "marriage" proceeds from the dual nature of our marriage tradition. There are "church" marriages performed by clergy, and there are "secular" marriages, which are performed by judges, ship captains, or friends. In fact church weddings have traditionally expected the coupl... More..
Food & Drink > Drinks (Other) Simple hangover cures: 2 of 19
The best cure for a hangover is to stop over-indulging in alcohol. It's a permanent solution to an age old problem and it works within 48 hours every time. But if you're looking for something a little less drastic there are several approaches you can take. - 1. You can treat your hangover with fluids and an over-the-counter ... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics The health benefits of cranberry juice: 2 of 18
Colorful Cranberries can make a rich garland for the Christmas tree, but eating them all year round can be rich and beautifying for your health as well. There are many foods that claim amazing health benefits, but few have the wide variety of well researched and documented advantages as the cranberry! ~Antioxidants and Free ... More..