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Writing is in my soul! It is the way I become one with the world, opening my heart and mind to things way beyond my comprehension. My articles, stories, and blogs are part of a journey to discover who I am and what my mission is in life. We all have

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Helping Kids Cope Answering your children when they ask: Why do people die?: 1 of 22
Moved by the Spirit, Children Understand Death Explaining death to a child, or anyone for that matter, is a difficult task at best. We don't like to talk about death. We don't like to examine its cause, or go back to the beginning. It makes us vulnerable. Children are already weak in so many ways. They seem so far from death... More..
Sciences > Psychology Depression: Is society taking the wrong approach?: 2 of 40
Depression Pays Society Depression is a reality for most people at some point in their lives. Who has never had a reason to feel sad? Our society sympathizes with people who get depressed. But it also has very little tolerance for them. Instead, society capitalizes on their misfortune, making many people rich in the process.... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Helping Kids Cope How to help your child control his/her temper: 1 of 20
Tantrum Therapy: Expressing Alternative Behaviors Children have different ways of coping with things, depending on their personality. Some children may be extremely easy going, so that you almost never notice them. Others may be too friendly, and you worry about strangers stealing them from right under your nose. Some childr... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teens (Other) How to encourage youngsters to develop a healthy lifestyle: 1 of 18
Healthy Living Requires Balance Many people believe that having a healthy life style refers to exercising and eating well. I agree with this. I also feel that teaching our children how to live healthy lives should be all inclusive, and address not only their bodies, but their minds, hearts, and spirits as well. Physical Heal... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My knight: 1 of 18
Knight of All A man moved in just down the way He tried to be unnoticed; She hurried over to say hello, And offered him a beer She smiled and introduced herself She needed to feel quite safe Her ex was rather brutal Chances, she wouldn't take The new neighbor turned out friendly Though a little caught off guard He had been f... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Ant hills: 3 of 52
Romantically Bitten A romantic evening in the dark Blanket on a hill Bucket of ice with wine inside Glasses already chilled A soft caress upon my cheek A nibble down my neck His tickling toes intertwine My hair dangles on his chest An itchy arm and heating back I dare not say a word Perhaps it was just one or two A hill woul... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Which party is better suited for the White House in '09: Democrat or Republican?: 1 of 17
My Constitutional Vote I'm horrified! I'm scared beyond belief! Have Americans simply forgotten that we are not under a dictatorship? Are we really and truly blaming George Bush for the global financial crisis? Are we so desperate for help that we will consider selling out to another Democrat politician who wants to institut... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development Teaching kids time management: 1 of 16
Time Management Activities for Children of All Ages Time management skills are not that difficult to teach children. You can actually have a lot of fun while doing it. If you remove the urgency, and build the foundation, proper time management skills can become a way of life for your child. Success in short and long term act... More..
Health & Fitness > Cold & Flu Causes of the flu: 1 of 16
Viruses on Parade There are three known types of viruses that cause the flu. Scientists have labeled them A, B, and C. Type A flu virus is potentially deadly, and has been known to cause flu pandemics, as it spread throughout the world. Type B is also very severe, though not as severe as type A. Type C is milder. Sometimes, ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) Should our politicians be held to a higher moral standard?: 9 of 128
Defining the Political Moral Standard The moral standard of society is questionable for a variety of reasons. Ideally, we expect people to live lives above reproach, but realistically we excuse poor behavior much more often than we should. Our politicians should not be held to a higher moral standard. They should be held acc... More..