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I am a freelance writer with six years "under my belt." I write about anything from relationship issues to what soup I eat for dinner. Occasioanlly, one might see a fictional piece or two in my repertoire of writings. After all, writing is my passion.

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Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures The hippie subculture: 1 of 21

In the sixties and early seventies the true hippies did not define themselves as belonging to a subculture of any sort. That's the "establishment" talking! Oooo, I have goose bumps all over from saying that word again: Establishment, establishment, establishment. Okay, I'm finished now. It was a state of mind - a way of life...
Relationships & Family > Love & Relationships The most important aspects of a relationship: 1 of 9

Ever notice how annoying our husbands or boyfriends can be by leaving the toothpaste spilling onto the bathroom sink? Why can't they put the cap back on the darn thing? What about toothpaste spit everywhere? How revolting. Hair shavings stuck to the hand soap, the faucet, the tissue box, and glass containers of Q-tips and co...
Law & Justice > Lawyers & Legal Advice Legal information: Uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance coverage for motorcyclists: 1 of 6

A low speed collision can easily total most motorcycles and leave their drivers with medical bills and other expenses that range from thousands of dollars to the hundreds of thousands. Unlike passenger cars, motorcycles are not built to withstand even minor impacts without sustaining considerable damage, and serious injury t...
Parenting & Pregnancy > After School Should parents raise their children without television?: 16 of 87

Perhaps, the question should be, "How much of our children's upbringing are we willing to entrust to someone else?" Many behaviors are learned: Attitude, ethics, loyalty and adherence to certain cultural, moral, and social codes. I could go on and on, however, what it all boils down to is that television was developed for en...
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology 'Where there is love, there is no imposition': Why you shouldn't try to change someone: 1 of 4

It is my belief that we begin our journey toward the type of partner we will become at a very young age. During our formative years, it is the observations and teachings of others, or the lack thereof, which points our way. As infants are we coddled or cuddled, ignored for long periods of time or held skin to skin by our par...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Someone to love as we grow old: 1 of 3

This is an e-mail message I received recently: "I am 54 years old, and I just want to say that at a certain point all of this "having a good" relationship with someone is nonsense. You must find someone regardless of the relationship you get, as you grow old - right? Otherwise, you'll be way too old and living your life alon...
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Create your life list: 37 of 83

Ed said, "Kiss the most beautiful girl in the world." To which Carter asked, "How are you going to do that?" Ed answered, "Volume!" In 2007, the term "bucket list" became popular. I suspect, however, that there may be a few people who have not heard these words and understood their meaning. Perhaps, the price of an admission...
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas & Advice Is cheating ever okay?: 26 of 53

I'm no saint. I have caused my share of heartaches. And the winds of despair have blown my life to pieces a time or two as well. I'd like to think I'm the better for it. I'd like to think that reparations were made in how I have lived my life in the aftermath of these unfavorable behaviors: How I act now and my state of mind...
Celebrations & Holidays > Thanksgiving Ideas for Thanksgiving table decorations: 3 of 6

Thanksgiving is a time of celebration: A time to give thanks and to share our gratitude with all the wonderful people in our lives. What better way is there to accomplish this than a dining table that displays the "thank yous?" We can let our imaginations run wild! For example: The word "thanks" is six letters long; the sixt...
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Is changing your personality for a relationship good or bad?: 12 of 19

When asked if changing one's personality for the sake of a relationship is good or bad, I must unequivocally answer: "It depends." To me, the question is similar to "How great is one's need for water?" If one is stranded in the desert; water is a survival necessity. Should one be caught in a flood, though, water is the probl...