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Natalie Gibbs (just another voice) is a divorced mother of four twenty-something children, and Grandmother of three. When not working, she enjoys reading, writing, cooking and spending time with family. Natalie has just begun her travel experience and plans

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Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) US Army recruitment rates continue to fall: Is a volunteer army sufficient anymore?: 9 of 13
I think "My" family and friends should not have to volunteer for any armed forces. Not only don't we need a volunteer army, we don't need to send any troops to other countries to fight the President's war. If the President and his high powered lawmakers want a war to be raged, why don't they send their own relatives and asso... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Thanksgiving Non-traditional menu ideas for Thanksgiving dinner: 10 of 14
While all families have "Traditional" menus and favorites for Thanksgiving, I've created my own menu which my family loves. It includes some of the "traditional" items, but, cooked MY way. How many times have you gone to relatives homes for Thanksgiving dinner and did not enjoy the food? Either the turkey was too dry, the dr... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) A guide to packing a nutritious and easy lunch for the office: 5 of 7
Packing a nutritious and easy lunch for the office is easier than most people would think. There are so many things available for you to put into your lunch-box that the problem shouldn't be what to pack, the question is why haven't you been packing nutritious lunches all along. Having worked at the same job for more than ni... More..
Other Useless (but interesting) facts: 40 of 50
I have a useless and interesting fact. It is very cute when you think about it. When I first saw this, I thought "wow". I then started looking for more useless facts. I haven't found any that I liked more than this one yet. I would never have thought of it on my own. acetwothreefourfivesixseveneightninetenjackqueenki ng. Thes... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The dinner: 8 of 10
I called my sister, Margaret, on Friday to remind her that we were all going Aunt Libby's house on Sunday for dinner instead of the normal dinner at Mom's. Margaret - or Maggie as we call her - remembered, and not so subtly reminded me that she hated Aunt Libby, her house and her food. "I know, I know" I tell her for at leas... More..
Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery What you need to know before buying a barbecue: 4 of 5
So you want to buy a barbecue. There are a few things you may want to consider before running off to your neighborhood home center. There are so many units available that you may not know what to choose. You should try to have your mind pretty much made up before you leave the house. I used this list before I bought my barbe... More..
Food & Drink > Spices, Herbs & Condiments How to spice up your food: 4 of 5
I cook out of necessity, but over the years I've learned to enjoy cooking. After my divorce, I found myself cooking for my four small children. Not only were my choices for meals limited because the kids would only eat certain things, I also now had to stick to a tight food budget. We were constantly eating chicken, ground b... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Is racism taught or learned?: 65 of 80
I believe racism is learned because it is being taught to so many different people in this and other countries. In order for someone to learn something, it has to be taught to them in one form or another. Just as any other subject such as mathematics, science or biology is taught and learned, so is racism. How it is learned ... More..
Business > Office Gifts you can share in the office during the holidays: 13 of 16
When holiday time rolls around, there are so many things to do. You have to shop for gifts for family and friends, decorate your home, plan holiday parties and/or meals and still go to work. While at work, most people want to buy holiday gifts for a few select associates and maybe the boss. Where is the time to select the pe... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) How cooking shows could improve for the average viewer: 14 of 17
I love cooking shows. I watch Food Network often and some shows on other channels as well. I like to cook and these type shows have shown me new recipes and techniques that I have incorporated into my cooking repertoire. My main reason for watching cooking shows is to learn new tips and easy recipes that I can use in my ever... More..