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Midwest/full-time employed outside of the home; enjoy writing, reading, and home crafts.

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Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes The first time I sang karaoke: 1 of 121
The first time I sang karaoke was in Tokyo, Japan. I was on a work assignment and we were wrapping up for the week. My boss, one of them anyway, suggested that our group head out for a night on the town. Our Japanese hosts wanted to treat us to lunch and entertainment. I was enjoying our successful business outcomes and wan... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Moving on: 33 of 300
Poetry: Moving on...Moving on....not so easy.Sometime pain is better than no feelings at all.Sometimes, disappointment becomes your lifeand you expect nothing more.Seems silly now, but I always thoughtI could fix "it" and make "it" better.I always thought that I'd winAnd we'd both be stronger as a result.I was wrong. I feel s... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Success & sleaze: Celebrities of today are not role models for our children: 5 of 35
Success & sleaze: Celebrities of today are not role models for our children..When were they ever? Why should they have been? You think excessive drinking is a new thing? Adultery, drugs, multiple marriages, out-of-wedlock (what an archaic term) babies-new? Loud and obnoxious parties-new? WAKE UP!Out of control behavior in tod... More..
Travel > United States Guide to beach activities on Kiawah Island, South Carolina: 1 of 7
Kiawah Island, South CarolinaWelcome to Kiawah (pronounced Kee-a-wah) Island. This beautiful, idyllic place is located in Charleston County. Its' rich history include the native Kiawah Indians, who were a subtribe of the Cussabee Indians. Today in Kiawah , these native tribes are now long gone and only a part of Kiawah's hist... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms What's wrong with religion: 8 of 55
What's wrong with religion... I was born and raised in the rural south. One of the house rules was that we had to attend Sunday services - period! You had to be deathly ill to miss church services. Our services were of the "holy rollers" kind. There was music, Hallelujahs, and speaking in tongues. I strongly believed in what... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love: 119 of 784
LoveIs love something you should ask for, or is it something automatic?Is love more pure when it comes from relatives or friends? What kindof love can one measure? God's love? Mom's love? Best friend's love?Is love beautiful? Is love kind? Is love strange? Is love attainable? Sustainable? Can love be dangerous? Deadly? Can lo... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues Insecurity: Why I feel the way I do: 5 of 29
Insecurity: Why I feel the way I doInsecurity? Let me tell you my story...Let's get down to the dirt, you know, the nitty gritty. I am overweight. I am as blindas a bat (maybe more blind than a bat)! All I know is: I Can't See...much!I walk around with one breast (yes I am female) because I'm too scared (of anesthesia) to get... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Do we really need Mother's & Father's Days to show our appreciation?: 4 of 23
Do we really need Mother's & Father's Days to show our appreciation? Good question. Do we need a December 25 to appreciate Jesus Christ's birth? Do we need Easter to appreciation his ascension to heaven? Do we need a day to celebrate Thanksgiving? None of these calendar occasions are about need. It is not a question of n... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Styles (Other) Is it better for children to be raised by stay-at-home parents?: 6 of 33
Is it better for children to be raised by stay-at-home parents? I answered NO to this question. Why? Let me explain. I think it is a personal opinion of individuals that "decide" whether it is better for children to be raised by stay-at-home parents nor working parents. I believe it takes more than a survey sampling to re... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: How to encourage teens to drive safely: 6 of 24
Driver safety: How to encourage teens to drive safely...Don't hate me because I am a driver's license examiner. My job is to conduct the road test that may ultimately increase your car insurance (parents) and your gray hairs (parents). You would not believe some of the things I have seen and heard out of the mouths of these y... More..