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I am a stay at home mom with two boys and a baby due in Jan '08! I love to write but have not let many others read it most of the time. :)

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Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms Problems with religion and hypocrisy: 2 of 49
I've been thinking about this after reading on a friend's blog about a person who doesn't "buy" Christianity because of all the hypocrisy she's seen.Christianity does not hold the monopoly on hypocrisy. For humans being a hypocrite pretty much comes with the territory. If you examine yourself honestly you'll find some time or... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Domestic violence: 23 of 110
There is a desolate, quiet sadnessAs hurt like this cares little for your ageIt tires the soul as each Sunday you findYou must now try harder to hide your rageContempt-filled words and abhorrence-fueled fistsWere quiet and still in front of the worldVerses were quoted as bones were brokenA mother's defender? Her little girl.I... More..
Arts & Humanities > William Shakespeare Shakespeare's portrayal of women: 6 of 27
William Shakespeare's heroines have long been remembered for their impact in his many plays. They have been representations, stereotypes, and even emotionally moving individuals. All of these women have been created in the confine of Shakespeare's literary worlds. Some of these restraints, however, were a result of the demand... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Family conflict: 3 of 12
It's difficult for me to pinpoint exact times or even my age each time that my father would seriously hurt my mother. I remember bits and pieces, here and there. Sometimes when I try to remember, it seems as if my mind won't allow me to. I try to reach for the memories but they remain in a fog, like a dream you can't remember... More..
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality Views on premarital sex: 14 of 55
There are many opinions regarding the idea of premarital sex. It seems that any discussion of this can really get people upset or offended. Each person has their opinions or strictly held beliefs about whether it is acceptable or not. Among the various opinions, is what I have always referred to as the "test-drive theory". Th... More..
Arts & Humanities > William Shakespeare Themes of deception in the plays of William Shakespeare: 3 of 8
There is no doubt that Othello is a tragedy. With several deaths, an undeniably evil villain, and clashing characters it certainly fulfills the genre's requirements. Othello is about dishonesty. Iago, the ultimate villain, is a liar. However, Othello is also about honesty. Desdemona is honest, but Othello believes that she is... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Tips for shopping with children: 12 of 26
Taking my two young boys to the local grocery store is always unpredictable. They can be well fed, well rested and all taken care of in the bathroom department. I can have the diaper bag fully stocked. But anything may still set them off. This can happen 10 minutes after I arrive or right when I get to the checkout. I won't k... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Product reviews: Mother-to-be maternity support belt: 1 of 1
I am in the last trimester of my third pregnancy. Our three sons are going to be about 2 years apart, so I've spent a great deal of time being pregnant in recent years. At six months into this pregnancy I was feeling considerable pressure and back pain. After speaking with my doctor, and answering some questions she had for m... More..
Health & Fitness > Contraception Birth control pills: Assessing the risks and benefits: 7 of 9
This is why I threw away my birth control. I always knew (obviously) that a birth control pill was made to create hormonal changes in your body that prevent pregnancy. I'm finding that many of my peers do not know exactly how the pregnancy is prevented.Here's what the majority of birth control pills are designed to do (taken ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Time-saving tips for cooking at home: 22 of 27
When my husband and I were dating I confessed to him that I really didn't know how to cook. Growing up in my house as the younger sister, I was usually assigned to making the salad or washing the dishes. Now, I should admit that I didn't have much interest in cooking. I would rather have been in my room reading or making up n... More..