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I live in this world; I've moved too much to say any one place is my "home". There is an essay about that in Family Life, Reflections, under "Going Back Home."

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Going back home: 8 of 21

In Spanish and Italian, there is one word, "casa" (with a slight difference in pronunciation), that means both "house" and "home." There is no distinction between where one lives and where one's place is, where one belongs. Well, there is "paese" in Italian, which usually is preceded by a possessive pronoun, as, I assume, is ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Fun kid activities on a tight budget: 11 of 25

Keeping Your Kids Occupied Doesn't Have to Cost Money!My children keep themselves busy, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're having fun! While hanging out at home, my husband and I often hear complaints of pushing, kicking, name calling, etc. That's when we know we need to get them out of the house, but what to do? And w... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Soul mates?: 18 of 34

Sometimes I think I should stop watching movies. In how many movies does a character not end up finding their true love, their soul mate? Even in the sad ones in which the partner of their dreams dies, or they cannot be physically together permanently, or must be illicit, at least the soul mates still find each other. They st... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies & Asthma (Other) Tips for relieving sinus pressure: 8 of 13

Drain Those Darn Sinuses! Here are some tips for draining the sinuses easily, though, of course, these are only temporary solutions. 1. Give yourself a mini steam bath. Heat a pot of water on the stove, then put menthol, eucalyptus oil, or a small dollop of Vick's Vapor Rub in the water. Take the pot off the stove and ho... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Care The benefits of chiropractic care after a car accident: 6 of 9

Many people view chiropractors as non-legitimate medical practitioners, yet chiropractic care has helped many, often where conventional medicine has failed. I know little about the science behind chiropractic care, but it made a huge difference to me when I was rear-ended at 6 months of pregnancy, suffering severe whiplash. I... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Tips for buying a school bag for a girl: 5 of 7

If you need to buy a schoolbag for a girl, there are some things to consider that will help you choose the right one. First, does the teacher want the students to have a certain type of bag, like a backpack? Are there any other limitations, such as no cartoon characters? Second, what will she be carrying in the bag? Heavy tex... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should public school children wear uniforms?: 75 of 99

Busy parents on a budget, such as I, welcome school dress codes. My daughter attends school in a district that requires children dress according to a code that allows children to choose between a few different styles of shirts, pants, shorts, or dresses/skirts within a range of colors. The district recently allowed casual Fri... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should public schools offer courses in the Bible?: 74 of 87

Yes, of course public schools should offer courses on the Bible...and the Torah, the Koran,Buddhist sutras, the Bahagavad Gita, Native American legends, the writings of Bahaullah, and numerous other holy books. What a wonderful way to promote understanding and acceptance of the validity of all personal beliefs, and to discour... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues How to convince your partner not to break up: 24 of 27

You cannot force someone to love you or stay with you, but there are always things you can do that may make your partner reconsider. One important thing is to apologize. There must be some reason that your partner wants to end the relationship. If you're not sure of the reason(s), talk with your partner. Ask him or her what y... More..