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A Texas gal, Sherry has lived in central Texas most of her life - though she reluctantly admits to living in Ohio for about 18 months with her first husband. After moving back to central Texas, she met and married her current husband, Bill. They recently moved

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Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Go green! Benefits of reusable bags: 1 of 34
"Paper or Plastic?" I grew up hearing this, but you're beginning to hear it less & less. Stores are encouraging customers to buy & use bags made of canvas or hemp. Some stores are offering consumers cash back to use their own re-usable bag.I grew up as part of the throw-away society. Disposables were a big thing - disposable ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Best dogs for kids: 1 of 23
Picking the "best dogs for kids" is kind of like picking the best flavor of ice cream - it depends on the ice cream and it depends on who's doing the picking. When picking a dog for children, looking at the general characteristics of a breed is a good starting point. As important as the breed characteristics, however, are the... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Ahead of his time: 3 of 57
He came to me, ahead of his timeAnd I knew we faced an uphill climb.Anything but hearty and hale,He was tiny, wrinkled, scrawny and pale.Not due until April, he came three months early -My God, his arrival caused such a great flurry.The outlook, for him, was horribly bleak.His cry was pitiful - thin & weak.They poked & they p... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Rescued from the pound: 1 of 17
As I walked between the cement kennels the noise of barks, howls and whining rose to a painful level. Paws of every color and size stretched through the chain link doors, as the dogs inside begged for human contact. Here and there a dog huddled in the back of their cage, hoping to avoid the abuse that they'd obviously come to... More..
Personal Finance > Auto Insurance Auto insurance: Money-saving strategies: 1 of 16
Whether you have just gotten your first car or have been driving for years, most drivers want to save as much money as they can while still getting the insurance coverage that they need. Many different factors affect the amount you have to pay for your car insurance. Your age and marital status, where you live and work and th... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning How to plan a wedding in one month: 1 of 15
When my niece and her fiance began to talk about getting married, my sister though she would have plenty of time to help her daughter plan the wedding. Instead, a week later the two kids came to her and informed her that they wanted to be married before he was discharged from the military - in six weeks. So much for a big, ca... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Health challenges involved in office work: 1 of 14
HEALTH CHALLENGES INVOLVED IN OFFICE WORKIn 1911, 146 workers (mostly women and young girls) were killed in a disastrous fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City. Unsafe working conditions and a locked fire exit were contributing factors to their senseless deaths. This and other similar tragedies of the era pr... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Rescue efforts for older or sick dogs: 1 of 14
Rescuing a dog that is old or sick can be a challenge. I should know - most of the 30+ dogs that we have rescued has had health or behavior issues and several of them were older.There was Dark Eyes (renamed Miz Mischief) who came to us with back & hip problems, naked and with nasty-looking allergy inflamed eyes. Mr Odin B... More..
Entertainment > Directors & Film Makers Directors and film makers: John Carpenter: 1 of 13
As the proud parents gazed down at their squalling newborn son on a cold January day they would have had no idea that he would one day become a leading director of horror films and change the face of the genre forever. John Howard Carpenter was born on January 16, 1948 in Carthage, New York. The son of music professor Howard ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Wicked: 8 of 99
Wicked I am and wicked I'll be,'Cause wicked is fun - come on - you'll see!My heart is black and my eyes flash fire.We'll be wicked and naughty - life's not so dire.Don't you worry about what was.Wicked is, as wicked does.Live your life for the here & now.Before the throne of evil we'll bow.His heart doesn't bleed for the col... More..