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Holly is working on her first novel, a thriller about just how many skeletons one family can hide in the closet. Educated at the University of North Texas, she used her degree in Social Work in a variety of settings, from Parole to AIDS clients to helping

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My holiday vacation in the mountains: 4 of 32
My husband and I spent New Year's Week of 2003 in the Davis Mountains of West Texas. It was a glorious experience! We had reservations at the historic Prude Ranch located about 6 miles west of Fort Davis.The ranch itself offers many opportunities for relaxation. The guest lodges all have front porches with chairs where you ca... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Democratic Leaders Who says Clinton actually had inappropriate relationship with Monica Lewinsky?: 3 of 18
Bill Clinton, by his statements and actions, says he had an inappropriate relationship with Monica.Did Monica intend to expose him? Certainly! Why else would she have saved the infamous stained blue dress if she wasn't going to use it in some sort of plan to expose the President in the future?The issue isn't that he had an il... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Safety tips for traveling with a pet: 6 of 33
Traveling with your pet can be a delightful experience if you follow a few simple safety rules and use common sense. If you're traveling by plane, the airlines will give you guidelines to follow for the safe transport of your pet. Rail travel, similarly, has rules for the transportation of pets.If you're traveling by car, the... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Should the NFL add cruelty to animals to their personal conduct policy?: 2 of 11
Animal Cruelty is illegal and is therefore enough of a reason for the NFL to ban a player from the League. However, Michael Vick's recent plea bargain with federal authorities rather than face the wrath of a jury who would hear the testimony of his co-conspirators in the dog-fighting scandal and it's attendant cruelty to anim... More..
Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts Guide to traditional Southern cakes: 1 of 5
Traditional Southern CakesGrowing up in a Southern family with a Mother, two Grandmothers, an Aunt and a Great-Grandmother who were all incredible bakers, I know my cakes. One ingredient they all prized above all others was Chocolate. If they put a cake on the table that had any amount of chocolate in it, they knew it would b... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Defining criminal behavior in a dysfunctional criminal justice system: 1 of 5
Defining criminal behavior in our dysfunctional criminal justice system is easy. Criminal Behavior is that behavior which violates the laws and rules a society has in place, by common consent, to provide for an orderly society.It's defining our dysfunctional criminal justice system that is more difficult. What, exactly, makes... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) How I relax: My favorite hobbies: 42 of 174
I have two hobbies that help me relax. I'm a freelance writer, so I don't have a problem finding time to relax with either of my hobbies. My dog "hobby" has been proven in study after study to be good for my physical and emotional health. Since my three dogs [Boo, Ben and Tip] live in the house, I'm constantly interacting wit... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Law & Justice (Other) Why having a national health care system is a responsible idea rather than a socialist one: 1 of 4
It is a responsible idea to have National Health Care Coverage if and ONLY if:* we can find a way to cut the severe malpractice insurance premiums physicians are forced to pay because of frivolous lawsuits and enormous out of court settlements made by insurance companies;* we can find a way to make the cost of medical school ... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss How to support a friend who is grieving: 18 of 68
The most supportive thing you can do for a grieving friend doesn't involve flowers or casseroles, although those may play a part. The best way to support your friend during this most difficult time is to follow their cues. They will let you know what they want or need from you if you pay attention to what they say.If your fri... More..
Health & Fitness > Mental Illness Life's problems are all in your head: 3 of 10
Indeed! "Life's problems ARE all in your head" because that's where your brain is. In your brain there are some chemicals called "neuro transmitters". The two that have the most impact on your emotions are Norepinephrine and Serotonin. When these chemicals get out of balance, whether due to stress, a genetic pre-disposition t... More..