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Some people have difficult birthdays, especially past 30 years of age. But at 42, my perspective is different. I look back, not in years, but in accomplishments. The crazy loops that life takes you on can create a wacky looking resume.

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Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes How to improve your singing voice for karaoke: 2 of 39
To be a great Karaoke artist you must love yourself, love your audience, but most of all, remember that friends don't let friends sing drunk! Not your REAL friends, anyway.Karaoke is supposed to be all good fun, not all good music. In Japan, the more terribly that you sing, the more an audience will love and cheer for you. In... More..
Education > Education (Other) An overview of educational options for your children: 5 of 79
We often begin our parenting careers by following instinct, raising our children in a haphazard, but loving, fashion. By the time our children our preschool aged, most of us have developed a style of parenting which will guide us toward very intentional choices for them in discipline, play and education.Most of us, before hav... More..
Business > Office Do-it-yourself Christmas gifts that business associates will appreciate: 1 of 15
I believe in the hand-made Christmas gift. Bosses, co-workers and clients are no exceptions. Making a gift is more personal. But there are so many people to buy for these days, that the budget can get out of control. I am always on the lookout for gifts that can be made at a decent price, yet still be something that people wi... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Tips on talking to your teen girl about sex: 7 of 34
Talking about sex, such a personal subject, is never easy. Trying to talk about sex with your child, your baby, your little girl will probably make you more nervous than it will make her. As an adult, you have experiences and opinions that have colored your perceptions of sex. When it comes time to discuss it with your daught... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Stretching your crafting horizons: 1 of 4
If your goal is to stretch your crafting horizons, then embrace the motto of "have no fear." With that mantra running through your head, do not limit your crafting to any one type of project. With good plans and good planning, you can jump into a new medium and have it turn out brilliantly.Research: Read craft magazines and c... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Faith: 84 of 277
A child of ponderous mind asks The questionOne to which I haven't found an answerI stutter as I fill the void with wordsFailing both mother and sonQuietly he looks to me for "TRUTH"Me, afraid of my own threadbare faithTripping on a past of doubtful dreadI reach for the forgotten fire insideSilence as I redesign my essenceNurt... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts How to learn to cross-stitch: 3 of 9
Cross-stitch is one of those crafty things that looks really hard to do, and is really very easy. It is also really time consuming, so be ready for a long-term project. I started, as I often do, by jumping in with both feet. There are plenty of little samples and pre-packaged kits that you could buy. But, if you are going to ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Maternity-leave tips for avoiding social isolation: 5 of 13
It is easy to become isolated when you first have a baby. As the last days of pregnancy wear on, everyone is close by. Once the baby is born, the swarm descends with well-wishers, baby holders and gifts. But then something happens. The daily grind sets in and everyone goes back to their busy lives leaving mommy and baby to fe... More..
Sports & Recreation > Skiing Guide to making a ski trip a pleasant experience: 14 of 32
Pow Pow! Can you picture it? Loads of the fluffy white stuff floating down in cotton ball sized flakes all night long to guarantee a super day of riding, sliding and gliding on the slopes. That is what we all dream about when we book our perfect ski getaway. But, since we can't control the weather, it is a good idea to pick a... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Potential parents: How parenthood changes priorities: 18 of 38
Experienced parents cannot help themselves, but they should know better. Trying to explain the big change that is coming to an expecting couple will only fall on deaf ears. Non-parents have no frame of reference to understand. They think they have their plan fully formed. The full scope of becoming a parent is almost impossib... More..