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My name is Janet Gregor. I am a 45 year old wife and mother. I've been married for 20 years and a mom for 4. My calling is teaching. I've taught for 22 years, the last 15 in inner city schools.

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Education > Educational Philosophy The definition of education: 2 of 24
The definition of education is living life. We are constantly being educated, regardless of age or race. There are two types of education: formal and informal. Formal education is what a person receives from the age of five in structured classrooms, be it public or private, through college. The quality of this formal educatio... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Humor: Cooking for children: 2 of 21
I love to cook with my son. He is six and thinks he's the top chef. We began cooking together when he was about 3 years old. We did the usual baking of cookies and cupcakes. But, he wanted to really cook, by that he wanted to help prepare a meal. We started with his favorite, macaroni and cheese. I showed him the back of the ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Birth parents reuniting with their adopted children: 3 of 11
I am the mom of an adopted child. We waited over ten years for our son. He has been in our family for almost 4 years. He lived in an orphanage for 2.5 years. He became ours before we ever met him. He is the light of our lives. I fell in love with the precious picture the orphanage sent us. That picture will forever be ingrain... More..
Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts Cake decorating as an art form: 6 of 18
The canvas is a simple plain cake. A brilliant array of colored frosting is the painting medium. Gum-paste and fondant serve as sculpting clay. The primary tool is the steady hand of an artist. Secondary tools come in a multitude of gadgets, ranging from the simple to the outrageous. Artistic creations are the same, from the ... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature The tragic decline of American literature: 6 of 13
The decline of American literature correlates with the invention of modern technology. Radio, television, and computers dominate the American culture. It is in our homes and classrooms across the country. Who doesn't own at least one television? Most homes boasts two or three. T.V.'s in the classrooms are considered a necessi... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Tips for running a successful book club: 6 of 11
A successful book club can bring hours of pleasure to a reader's world. It offers the opportunity to share opinions, make connections, and delve deeply into the contents of another world.A book club is formed by a group of readers who have something in common. Decide on the genre of book you would like to read. I've been a me... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why you should plan your own funeral: 36 of 64
Planning your own funeral is the best last gift a person can give her loved ones. I know this through personal experience, twice. My grandmother passed away two years ago. She had been a widow for almost 15 years. She knew where she would be buried and the tombstone was already placed due to the death of my grandfather.She wa... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Cell phones: A love/hate relationship: 17 of 29
I would never let my daughter have a cell phone. I remember saying this with such authority as a friend and I watched a chatty teenager go on and on with "yes she did and no he didn't."(I hate cell phones.) Never say never. Fast forward a few years later. Honey, don't forget your phone and call me when the movie is over. Hmmm... More..
Health & Fitness > Kids Nutrition How to introduce new foods to children: 15 of 20
My son is a successful testament to our eating philosophy! He lived his first 2.5 years in an orphanage in Hungary. He did not have choices as to what to eat or when to eat. He ate a little of everything. Then he was always rewarded with a dessert, usually a bite of fruit, but sometimes cookies and cakes. The children's minis... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Tips for making healthy, fat free soup: 13 of 17
When I ask my guys what they want for dinner, you can bet that 90% of the time they ask for soup. That's right! Even my 6 year old would prefer soup to almost anything. It doesn't matter what time of the year. Soup is definitely not seasonal in our house. I do use seasonal veggies when the opportunity arises, but I keep my cu... More..