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I reside in southern Saskatchewan where I'm the mother of two grown daughters, grandmother of two (a gorgeous 13 year old granddaughter and a 2 year old precious grandson), both of whom I'm very proud of. I enjoy dancing, writing and quilting.

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Relationships & Family > Talking with Teens & Children What to do if your child tells you he/she has been abused: 6 of 15
Should your child ever come to you, telling you that they have just been abused, first and foremost, you must believe them. Even if at first, you may initially disbelieve what you have just heard (possibly out of shock), it's imperative that you show them in your eyes and by your actions, that you are not doubting their stor... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Why people go to pet bereavement counseling: 4 of 10
If you have ever lost a beloved pet, it can sometimes be hard for other family members, friends or work colleagues to understand your sadness and grief. Unfortunately, some might even go so far as to suggest that you "just" adopt another pet, or worse yet, that it was "just" an animal, get over it. If this is how they feel a... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Homemade quilts: 2 of 5
When I was in my early 30's, I suddenly developed a passion for quilts. I'm not exactly sure how it all came about, but it might have been around the time my mother was thinking about having an old quilt top finished back in the late 70's. It was handed down to my father from his mother, who had made several quilts over her ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Your earliest memory: 127 of 309
My earliest memory is when I was 3 years of age. I had pneumonia and have been told that it nearly killed me. I distinctly remember being in the hospital at a very young age, so I'm assuming this is when I was sick with pneumonia. I remember being in a huge crib with high white painted bars and a doctor (someone with a white... More..
Relationships & Family > Crisis Support (Other) Reasons for choosing cremation instead of burial: 34 of 78
I know many people whose religious beliefs dictate that if they are not buried, they will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Many, through religious belief, or otherwise, might also contend that to be buried, body intact, is not desecrating the body. However, when it is my time to go, I have instructed my family to cremate my ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Costs of a gambling lifestyle: 12 of 27
Casino gambling has now been given the thumbs up all over North America. Soon casinos will be as plentiful as the local 7-11 convenience stores. Of course gambling has been around since the beginning of time, so I don't suppose there will ever be a way of putting a stop to it now. The Canadian and American governments have e... More..
Personal Finance > Banking Basics Teaching teens how to balance a checkbook: 4 of 9
When you teach your children at an early age, how to handle money properly, you are giving them skills that can last them a lifetime when it comes to handling their finances. This is something we should all learn at a young age. It can help us to avoid many of the pitfalls, that even adults can sometimes find themselves in, ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Occupations (Other) Jobs you'd love to have: 20 of 44
Teaching has always been my ultimate desire as a career choice. I had always hoped to be able to teach the younger grades being that I adore young children. I always hoped that I could make a difference in their young, impressionable minds and make learning so much easier and fun for them. Education is such an important part... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms How society treats the homeless and displaced: 17 of 36
It's been said that we can all be only one paycheque away from being homeless. Never has that rung more true than in these times due to the rising cost of affordable housing, as well as the basic necessities in life. Gone are the days when one paycheque was enough to meet the cost of living, when rent or mortgage payments we... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values People would not be 'good' if there were no rules to obey: 23 of 48
Rules are a part of life, as we all are aware. From the time that we are young children to the time we depart from this world, there are rules that we all must conform to. Some would prefer not to have any rules placed on them at all, as they feel they become constricted by them, that their freedoms are infringed upon. Howev... More..