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I am a mom to five really fabulous kids, and wife to the greatest guy around. I do a lot of professional writing, but it's all technical and very dry. I also do a lot of creative writing, but I have never allowed anyone to see it. This is a HUGE step for me

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Does breastfeeding prevent pregnancy?: 1 of 8
It was 4th of July, 2007. I could hear the whispers of our friends and family behind my back, "Is she pregnant again?". When we arrived back home I had to ask my husband if he thought I looked like I had gained weight. He reluctantly answered, "Yeah, maybe a little, but just in your stomach."I couldn't believe it! I had been ... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Is your relationship in danger of an affair?: 6 of 39
Is your relationship in danger of an affair? Yes! The undeniable truth is that no relationship is cheat-proof. Every man, and every woman is capable of having an affair, and no matter how in love you are, or once were, your relationship can easily become susceptible to an infidelity. Some of the greatest romances I have ever ... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness What do you do if the love in your marriage is gone: 3 of 14
Please don't over react. Ask anyone whose marriage you admire, and they will tell you that they have faced times when they too believed that the love was gone. If you are willing to ride out the difficult times, I promise that you will be rewarded with a marriage that is not only filled with great love, but will stand the tes... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts Should spousal consent be required before a married woman has an abortion?: 9 of 39
The other night my husband and I were watching the Reverend from Saddleback Ranch ask questions of Presidential candidates Obama and McCain. When the question about "what stage does a fetus gain human rights" was asked, my husband became upset that Obama seemed a little wishy-washy with his answer. I agree, except I don't hav... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Getting rid of cold sores: 5 of 21
Before we can begin talking about a 'cure' for cold sores, we first need to understand what causes these pesky visitors. Please understand that there is no cure for the infection that causes fever blisters, but there are ways to prevent them, and speed the healing process when they do occur. Causes of cold sores are generally... More..
Jobs & Careers > Nonprofit & Service Sector Jobs Defining the importance of 'domestic engineers': 3 of 12
I don't personally find it necessary to change the title to "domestic engineer" in order to make this job sound more important. If you have chosen to stay home and raise a family, then you already know that you are doing the World's most important job. If you are working outside the home, and raising a family (either married ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Have we gone too far with environmentalism?: 1 of 4
The biggest problem facing the environment isn't global warming. It's the environmentalist. I'd bet my last dime that the average American (Democrat, Republican or otherwise) would on a deeply personal level consider themselves a conservationist. Most people feel a deep connection to Mother Earth, and if asked would admit to ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Oprah Winfrey: Is she too incorporated?: 2 of 6
Is Oprah Winfrey a corporation? Absolutely! And cheers to her for it! Who doesn't need to see a rags to riches story in action once in a while? She is an inspiration to us all. And not just because she built an empire out of nothing, but because she GIVES BACK to the community and to the country and to the people that made he... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts Should I stay or should I go?: 26 of 74
I used to believe that marriage vows were never to be broken. If you promised "for better or for worse" you had better mean it. Afterall, my mother did, and her mother before her. But raising two daughters of my own changed my mind.Yes, I still believe in marriage, and in vows. I even believe in "for better or for worse." I j... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Defining moments: 21 of 43
It was 1991, I was in my freshman year at Cal (UC Berkeley), and on top of the world. I was attending a great school, living in a great apartment, had a great job, great friends and a boyfriend that I was certain was "the one." I was living my dream life and had no where to go but up. Then one day, I found myself sitting in a... More..