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I am an internet-loving, scrapbook addicted, twenty-something (step)mommy to a spunky preschooler. I'm a newlywed that manages a law office full time and finally got my bachelor's degree in March of 2007. With what little time I have left I enjoy being with

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The impact that cancer has on a family: 1 of 4

The word cancer conjures up visions of blackness and of frail bodies with strong will. For me, personally, it conjures up visions of my father over the past decade, ending with a crystal clear vision of his black marble headstone. We lost my dad to cancer just over a year ago, and I speak from experience as to what cancer ca...
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Life support: Should the wishes of the family take precedence over the patient's right to relieve his own suffering?: 61 of 82

Having experienced the loss of my father at age 25, just under a year ago, my opinions of 'end of life rights' have become strengthened and overwhelmingly strong. One of the conversations that seemed to come up quite often with my dad, toward the end, was how humanely we treat our pets in terms of terminal illness as opposed...
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Reflections on the best and worst of karaoke: 21 of 25

Stereotypes and playful teasing aside, karaoke is good for the soul. At it's best it can be healing and empowering, a lesson that I learned thanks to a 72 year old, county western karaoke fanatic that I called 'Daddy.' I'm not a singer (never have been, never will be) but the evenings spent with my father singing karaoke, bo...