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Relationships & Family > Divorce Psychology When divorce is considered a sin: 7 of 14
I was raised in a home and church that also believed that divorce was a sin. It was always taught that divorce was a sin except in the case of adultry. Even then though they would act as though someone who was divorced had done something terrible. After growing up I married someone who was abusive. I left him and he filed fo... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) How 'sports widows' can deal with husbands obsessed by TV sports: 7 of 14
It's not just the men who love these "macho matches". Just like there's men out there who don't watch sports, there's plenty of women who do. I personally love football and baseball and I don't understand why some women get so upset at men watching them. If you don't like sports, don't marry someone who does. Does he love sh... More..
Sciences > Geology & Geophysics Earthquake experiences: 6 of 12
It was your normal everyday October afternoon in 1989. I was a teenager at the time and my father was up in the Bay Area here in California on business. I have many relatives who live up there as well. My day was like any other. After school we had a volleyball game about an hour away from home. We were about 300 miles away ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Foster care protecting the abusers, not the abused: 3 of 6
There are many many times that social services does not protect the abused or the abusers. In fact they fabricate stories of abuse just to get more kids or move the kids they already have. The rights of parents in this country are going down the tubes faster than an avalanche and the effects are snowballing out of control. F... More..
Health & Fitness > Respiratory Diseases Why chronic sleep apnea can be fatal: 1 of 2
The question here is why sleep apnea can be fatal. To answer this you must first understand what the disease is. Sleep apnea is the repeated breaks in breathing while you sleep. It can be as long as a few seconds to more than a minute. The most common causes are excess tissue in the back of the throat or an oversized pallate... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Christmas 2006: Great gift ideas for American football fans: 1 of 2
Christmas is almost here and football season is in full swing. I'm all about giving unique, hard to find gifts. 2 Tickets to a game are always a good choice. If your fan has a favorite team that won't be playing in your area, choose any team. They'll still love it. Go to fathead.com and look at his or her favorite team. The ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dark poems: 692 of 1293
He wakes up alone in his room where he thought He'd heard a noise out there in the dark. It seems to him maybe he'd been caught. So he hides in his covers then hears the dog bark. He can't stand the yelling he's hearing now The house feels much colder when he's scared. So under his blankets he makes this vow To rescue her th... More..
Education > Reading & Writing Skills Factors to consider in identifying "reading readiness" in children: 4 of 7
Kids are all different. When they are ready to read varys with each one. Preschool can make a big difference but things actually can start even earlier. My one year old sits on the floor with her regular pile of "doggy" books and squeals with delight pointing at all the pictures while the book is sometimes upside down. She c... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Reality: 21 of 36
The Lonely Pound of Hamburger The dark and frigid habitat that I call home has become quite the lonely place to dwell. Not long ago there were choice cuts of meat and fancy vegetables that would make a king delight. The produce piled high to the top above me while I rest in the back waiting for my turn to leave this place an... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: War: 319 of 544
This poem was written based on a photo of a little girl being taken into a concentration camp in Germany many years ago. "I am" Poem I am the little girl without any shoes. I wonder what shoes I am going to use. I hear other kids walking right by. I see that they too just want to cry. I want to be with my mom and dad. I am s... More..