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I am a retired teacher of British Literature, World Literature, and Creative Writing. I also taught grammar and writing skills and adult education at a local technical college and tutored for the English Department at Abraham Baldwin College. I served as the

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Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Aging parents, "never-never land" children and how to handle "The Squeeze" at 50: 2 of 40
I just turned 50, and I find myself in a very strange role. Actually, I should say roles, plural. Now, in addition to being a wife, I'm the mother of three grown daughters (along with their husbands), grandmother to six young grandchildren, and part-time care giver to an elderly mother. Some days I'm not sure how I have kept ... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Teacher tips: How to deal with meddlesome parents: 1 of 20
Throughout my years of teaching at our local high school, I have encountered a few meddlesome parents. Actually, I prefer the meddlesome parents to the parents who never seem to care at all about their children's education - you know, the ones you REALLY want to talk to but will never come to the school or return your calls o... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) The greatest comeback story: 10 of 193
Many amazing individuals have overcome almost insurmountable obstacles in their lives and have made seemingly impossible comebacks. Some have even bounced back from the gaping maw of death, and I salute these stalwart souls. To accomplish this mighty feat takes courage, hard work, and undaunted determination. Mankind, however... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Democratic Leaders Assessing Barack Obama's political future: 4 of 77
I'm fifty years old and have been keeping up with politics since my teenage years. I can't recall any other politician who was both so loved and so hated as Barack Obama. Some on the far left see him as the savior of the world, while some right-wing extremists are conviced he's the Anti-Christ. Or at least that's how it was b... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods Enforcing bedtime: The importance of a good sleep routine: 3 of 57
Have you ever noticed how children seem to have a love-hate relationship with their beds? Many children fight crawling under their covers every night, but then the next morning, they do not want to be parted from this same bed they would avoid at all costs just the night before! In the relatively short period of nine hours or... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Meats How to cook a ham: 1 of 18
I make a great ham. My whole family loves it! In fact, I think everyone who has ever tasted it swears it's the best they've ever eaten. Since this special ham requires some effort, Thanksgiving 2006 I decided to make it easy on myself by purchasing one of those expensive spiral-sliced honey hams. I had cooked them for hubby a... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness How to give yourself the gift of sleep: 1 of 18
The holidays are a joyous, wonderful time of year, but all the added stress of travelling, shopping, cooking, hosting guests, and taking care of all the last-minute inherent details can take a serious toll on our bodies. Those "long winter naps" might just prove to be elusive. As we try to get a good night's sleep, more than ... More..
Travel > United States Family beaches in the US: 1 of 17
For many families, the height of vacation season is a trip to the beach. The US abounds in great beaches, but some might not be exactly kid-friendly, or kid-safe. Below is a list of fifteen US beaches that are wonderful destinations for families.Jekyll Island, GAJust off I-95, this island is covered with flowers and ancient o... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Is a house always a home?: 12 of 202
Almost every human being ever born has had a deep, innate longing for a place to call home. Heck, even most animals desire and need such a spot. "Home" might be a house, an apartment, a mobile home, or a cave. The structure itself is not nearly as important as what's inside: love, security, and a feeling of well being."House"... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My dog(s): 3 of 47
I have a wonderful furkid named Hamlet. He's a huge Great Dane, with an ever bigger heart. I've owned and trained many dogs, but Hammie's the best of them all! He has such a kind and gentle spirit that he is truly a beloved member of the family.Hamlet has the patience of Job and a remarkable sense of when play is appropriate ... More..