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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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Computers & Technology > Web Design Why web pages look different on different browsers: 1 of 6
The world wide web is an evolving medium, and has been since its conception. In the early 1990's the users of the world wide web were just beginning to establish the ground work for how different computers would communicate with one another across the network which has become the Internet! The basics for this communication a... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease Prevention Why high-sugar diets can cause yeast infections: 1 of 6
We've all heard the news. High sugar diets are not good for us. But if we've been able to remain slender and we don't have diabetes we may feel that we are OK. But it is possible that we have not connected all the dots. Are there other things that our high sugar diet might be causing? We might also be putting our selves at g... More..
Travel > Vacations Visiting Kauai, Hawaii on a tight budget: 1 of 6
Looking for a paradise vacation on a budget? Kauai is a great place to plan an active paradise vacation in a cabin tent, or hostel. Hiking trails and magnificent scenery are abundant. Wonderful waterfalls, botanical gardens, quaint restaurants and shops, museums, historical sites, mountain climbing, bicycling, inexpensive go... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Thoughts on being gay: 5 of 27
I think living well as a gay person is all about getting the spiritual issues worked out. The church has been the primary oppressor of gay people throughout the last several centuries and now even people who claim not to believe in hell will sometimes boldly proclaim that gay men and lesbians are surely going there. Even the... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) What a teen learns by volunteering at a nursing home: 4 of 20
Nursing Home volunteers are welcome guests to the residents. If you have even one hour a week to spare as a nursing home volunteer, you can be sure that it will not be unappreciated. If you miss a visit you will be missed! There is nothing complex about being a nursing home volunteer. If you can push a wheel chair, play an i... More..
Health & Fitness > Respiratory Diseases Lung capacity and health: 2 of 10
When you climb the stairs do you find yourself a little more winded than previously? Do you just chalk it up to being out of shape and a bit older? That may be the case, but this might also be your cue to do something positive about your respiratory health! Respiratory function is closely linked to general wellness. Assuring... More..
Health & Fitness > Respiratory Diseases Pneumonia and the common cold: 2 of 10
The common cold is an uncomfortable inconvenience that most of us experience about once a year. We feel it coming. First the sore throat, then the sneezing and then the nose. Like a faucet that's either clogged completely or running wide open. It won't stop. We know it will pass, but sometimes the symptoms linger. How can we... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Does society favor men?: 15 of 73
Society is a term which requires a fairly precise context. Society in America includes many subcultures and pockets. In the middle of New York city, there are pockets of ethnic culture where the customs and prejudices of their ethnic origin are still observed. In the gay neighborhoods of Ft.Lauderdale or San Francisco, the t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Economic News Is the US economy in a recession?: 4 of 19
In January of 2008 we have arrived. We have finally reached the point where even the most optimistic forecasters are speaking the "R" word. Recession, we thought it, we feared it, we saw it, and now we've finally heard it. What else are you going to do when the national debt has moved way beyond all time highs, the stock mar... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Pain relief guide: 3 of 14
As the years go by, accidents and injuries catch up with us. Fractures, back injuries, pulled tendons, damaged cartilage, repetitive motion, and disease processes like neuropathy, arthritis and fibromyalgia can lead to chronic discomfort limiting daily activity, interrupting sleep, and causing physical and emotional stress. ... More..