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Single, retired, and finding life to be an interesting adventure again - once I shook off the trauma of doing the workforce bit for nearly five decades. I have always wanted to write a book and thought this site would be an interesting way to hone my fair

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Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Elderly people in modern society: 1 of 58
Life for the elderly person, in any society, is dependent on each individual. How they lived their lives into old age will determine if they are strong or weak. Genetic factors may crop up and determine sanity or dementia in the later years. There is also the all important aspect of the society in which the elderly lives. The... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Deliberating on why God allows for evil: 3 of 93
When one considers how quickly humans have moved from living in caves to exploring outer space it is no wonder there is confusion about God. God is a concept that is easy to put in a simple box of understanding to use when it is convenient, and ignore when it is not, or disbelieve in completely. The last time anyone ever spok... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse An abuse survivor's guide to finding a therapist: 1 of 24
Finding a therapist for any reason can be a little tricky. Knowing who you need to see about surviving abuse is important. Taking some time to do some research will reduce the stress you are already experiencing and can cut down the amount of time you might waste trying to get a referral. If you are just out of an abusive rel... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Are the Christian Gospels really good news?: 1 of 20
For a certainty the Christian Gospels are really old news. How much of it is good will depend on the reader. Considering how many times most of the writings have been translated into different languages - and back - down through the centuries, it is amazing that any of it is considered original works. The most widely known Ch... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values What matters most in life: 2 of 34
You can get a different answer to this query with every person you talk to. Even those folks who agree with one another will still have a few things that are more important to them than the other. It is an unusual situation that will find different people who can agree whole heartedly on a single issue. When you look at the s... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Conservation Why reducing consumption remains the most effective way to help the environment: 1 of 11
Until the credit card companies made it easier to access their largess, most people bought only what they could afford. It has taken about thirty years to build up the pressure of all that easy credit and when it finally blew up in late 2008 - the spending of the average American went way way down. One has to wonder how many ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Political Philosophy What is wrong with this world?: 15 of 124
It could be said that somewhere along the path people started losing their way. It would be difficult to pinpoint exactly when this started to happen. When one looks back through the pages of history, and if it were to be believed, there is a great deal of evidence available to show just how lost humanity has been and for how... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Explain the verse "Be transformed by the renewing of your mind": 4 of 30
There are few words in the bible that have carried well over time. 'Be transformed by the renewing of your mind' are a few that meet the test. When and how the people on Earth lost their way, from understanding their purpose on this planet can only be speculated upon. There are quite a few people down through history who have... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse How to prevent and deal with domestic violence: 3 of 22
Education and consistent laws are the primary way to address domestic violence. Education must start in the community because people caught in the trap of domestic violence are not able to teach their children anything different until they escape their self-imposed prison. There are a number of issues that block resolution to... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt How talking about debt helps find solutions: 2 of 14
Debt seems to be a way of life for a great many Americans. Not too many of us realize there is a problem until we suddenly find ourselves in an emergency situation that requires a cash flow that does not exist in our income bracket. For some people that includes and income bracket of six figures a year. Folks don't want to ta... More..