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About me - Barb Dyess

After reading what I first wrote to "introduce myself," I decided it was all a bunch of flap that hardly anyone would take the time to read! But you never know.

However, as it is my professional representation here are the basics: I have a B.A. in Education//Spec

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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Is it against Christian principles to judge others?: 1 of 61
To "judge others" in this context infers condemning them: You have decided something about that person that devalues them. You try to take some authority over him or her, according to your own convictions. If I am a judge in a court of law, then yes, I could judge a person according to that law. But spiritually, it doesn't w... More..
Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice How a DUI conviction can impact your permanent record, jobs and life: 2 of 18
You've seen it on the back of taxis and plastered on billboards. "DUI will cost you thousands of dollars: Don't drive drunk." But do you really, honestly believe it? Our eldest son didn't. He "knew" his capacity was two beers. He had no record, no other offenses. But one night, he was overly depressed about losing a job - an... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: To pee or not to pee: 2 of 15
To Pee or not to Pee certainly IS the question. Or at least one of them... Picture this, which is a true story taken from my strange and wonderful life. Some years ago, we were on a family road trip driving through Oklahoma late at night. Severe thunderstorms had wiped out all the power along that strip of highway, leaving f... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Creative Christmas activities for kids: 12 of 35
Creative Christmas Activities for Kids? From artistic or crafty ones, to baking, to ways to teach children to give and think of others, to simply enjoying one another's company, I'd like to share my Top Ten Favorites: ~ ACT OUT THE NATIVITY STORY with a HOME PLAY. Get bath towels, robes, scarves and belts, stuffed animals, a... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Writing advice: Tips for capturing sensory experiences: 13 of 24
As writers, we do this all the time but what does it mean and how can we improve on the Basic Five Senses? Here are several tips to explore: What modality is your strongest? Which is weaker? How can you better capture the sensory experiences in your writing? All writers capture sensory experiences of sight, hearing, touch, s... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Tips on furnishing your home on a budget: 16 of 26
Decorating on a tight budget is challenging, but it can be fun! I did it for years, as a means of survival and to satisfy my desire to have a nice home, even when our income was very limited. There are several positive aspects to this: First, it teaches you to be inventive and to shop for bargains. It also teaches you to be ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena An amazing story of out of body experience: 2 of 3
Usually an out-of-body experience is linked to a near-death one. Some in other religions induce experiences like this through drugs or deep meditation that alters consciousness, in a shaman-like act. I'm no Shaman, nor am I a drug user, nor do I use meditation on that level. I'm simply a Christian, a wife, mother, and writer... More..
Personal Finance > Insurance Basics How renters insurance can provide peace of mind: 20 of 20
Can peace of mind be purchased? If you're renting a place to live, the answer is fairly simple. It won't cost as much as you've probably imagined, and it's well worth it. It's called renter's insurance. Renter's insurance is for you, not for where you live. It covers your possessions, your personal property. Does property lo... More..