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Born in Alaska, but raised all over due to being a military brat, I grew a need to know more. As our country changed a desire to learn more about myself and others became my focus. I have a need to know why. I will find my answers. Writing is important to

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Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Where is the world going?: 1 of 30

Well the last I checked it was revolving around the sun in a somewhat circular motion while spinning on it's own axis. If I remember correctly it has been doing this for a very long time with out the aid of man kind and will probably continue to do so unless we blow it off course. Now ask me where man kind is going on this w...
Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips How to get a good workout without running: 2 of 24

I am often asked how I lost almost 100 pounds and keep it off with out being a runner, swimmer, weight trainer, or even ever owning a gym membership. My answer is simple, change your life style. In stead of using only your arms to vacuum the floor try stiffening them and using your body and legs, be creative and ...
Health & Fitness > Medical Ethics Is signing a DNR (do not resuscitate) order passive suicide?: 3 of 31

Death is the finale of life. As with any good work of literature the finale should be written in by the writer. A DNR is not a lightly taken document and there are many criteria to utilize this document. It is a patients choice as to whether they want "supreme measures" taken to save their lives. It is also very detailed in ...
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Deep breathing and its health benefits: 1 of 8

Oxygen, my drug of choice. Driving down the road, the babies crying, the teen-ager is blasting the stereo at mind numbing volume, a driver beside me swerves in front cutting me off from my turn lane. The urge to scream or cry building to an almost uncontrollable state. Oxygen. It's legal, it's mind altering, it's free and it...
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life Why we should not fear death: 6 of 40

Death, a simple thought that evokes very complex emotions. Most fear it, some revel in it, yet many like me are curious about it. As a small child I thought of death, I did not fear death until late elementary school. Religion brought the fear of death into my life. I spent many years looking for that "perfect path" to heave...
Relationships & Family > Family Life Loved ones in daily thoughts and actions: 1 of 6

August 12, 2000, a day I will never forget. A day I was told I had just a few short months left in this world. Walking out of the hospital that day fear was in my mind, sadness in my heart. I would miss my children's milestones through life. Proms, graduations weddings and the birth of grandchildren. I would never get the ch...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods Enforcing bedtime: The importance of a good sleep routine: 10 of 47

Dinner's burning on the stove, phone's ringing, the dog's weaving between your legs and the children need help with their homework. Dad is working late and the baby is painting the wall with ketchup. Sound like a TV commercial of the past, or your house at dinner time? Unfortunately a bubble bath can not take us away from th...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The cheapest Christmas gift I ever received: 7 of 30

The Cheapest Gift I Have Ever Received. Christmas in my home as been a financially strapping event for as long as I can remember, money taken from the electric bill to buy gifts, the rent helped buy a nice dinner. I spent one Christmas Eve cutting my broom and mop down to make my boys stick horses and "cowboy gear". It was w...
Education > Early Childhood Ed Will "universal preschool" for 3- and 4-year-olds improve academic achievement over the long term?: 3 of 11

Vital psycho-social skills are developing in children of this age. Skills that need socialization to achieve. A properly ran pre-school would boost a child's self-esteem upon entering Kindergarten. Social skills leading to proper peer relationships should have been learned in pre-school, again giving the child a better abili...
Health & Fitness > Medicine Development Should pharmaceutical companies develop a "stay-faithful" pill to reduce sexual desires?: 13 of 47

A "stay faithful pill", hmm, OK so if i take this pill supposedly I will not find another sexually attractive? Oh good because sex hides the real person inside. With out the worry of sexual attraction I can judge a person by the way they treat me as a person. If I take this stay faithful pill I can leave home and leave the p...