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Most importantly, I am the Mother of two boys.

I am a devoted Wife to the best Husband there is or ever will be.

I am obviously an aspiring writer.

Thirty-Five and do not feel a day over Sixty! Just kidding. Actually it amazes me just how much I can still feel

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Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Should the Bible continue to be used for swearing-in ceremonies and in courtrooms?: 5 of 85

The Holy Bible is our [America's] most treasured Holy Christian possession. We look upon it with reverence; it is our guide, our rock and the hub of our faith, our very foundation. America, founded upon Christian ideals and values, has placed the importance and meaning of the Holy Bible above all other relics of old; it has ...
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Celebrities busted for DUIs: 2 of 32

Busted: Which Celebrities Are You Surprised To See Here? When Mel Gibson was busted for DUI on the roads of Los Angeles in 2006, and to make matters worse for himself made some derogatory remarks about Jewish people while insulting a female officer at the same time! He was a great rehabilitator however and the Judge in his c...
Sports & Recreation > Sports Celebrities Why Babe Ruth is regarded as America's ultimate sports celebrity: 1 of 12

The Babe; A look at the Man For absolutely no tangible reason I love the Babe. His childlike love for the game, the attitude that he portrayed; that he was getting paid for this' was apparent to even me, a woman who wasn't even born until 1972, 24 years after this great sport legend's death. I still love the Babe. Watching o...
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Is giving really better than receiving?: 7 of 61

Whoever penned the phrase "The Joy of Giving" may have been looking to sell a few extra wristwatches, but he was right! Don't get me wrong, the Joy of Giving is not a selfless act; on the contrary, it is one of self-satisfaction at its finest. When one gives from the heart, the heart is rewarded by the joy that is brought to...
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Should hanging a noose in public be considered a hate crime?: 3 of 26

Should hanging a noose in public be considered a hate crime? The Noose: A length of rope with the end fashioned into a noose used for the purpose of hanging. Hanging a person for crimes committed has been so long out of fashion; especially here in the United States that only the strangest of circumstances could even bring th...
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center Is the accidental killing of civilians by US forces, in places like Somalia, an unavoidable part of the war on terrorism?: 11 of 93

Is the accidental killing of civilians by US forces, in places like Somalia, an unavoidable part of the war on terrorism? The conflict the US encountered in Somalia was not part of our War on Terroism, it was a humanitarian mission entitled: "Operation Restore Hope." I am utterly and completely confused by this question. Am ...
Education > Secondary School Issues Should high school students be required to volunteer in community service projects?: 4 of 30

Required Volunteerism When used together these two words are an oxymoron High School students should be encouraged to volunteer, not required. One might even say that they should be encouraged heavily to volunteer, perhaps even given incentives at first to do so. They will learn soon enough that these incentives are unnecess...
Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts Why we dwell on the past: 11 of 74

Why it is that we dwell on the past? "Precious memories, how they linger, How they ever flood my soul; In the stillness of the midnight, Precious, sacred scenes unfold." These lyrics came to mind when the question was asked: "Why is it that we dwell on the past?" It is a beautiful song. It is a song of flooding memories and ...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What value are you adding to humanity?: 13 of 82

Reflections: What Are You Adding To Humanity? A drop in the ocean. One star in the universe. One grain of sand on the beach. This is what each human life is in the scope of all human life. We are but one of many. How can one grain of sand add to the entire beach? How can one tree add to the forest? As a human being and thus ...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Remembering loved ones through cooking: 5 of 31

Testimonies: Remembering loved ones through cooking I'm six years old and I'm standing at my Daddy's knee. He is mixing dough with his powerful hands. He kneads it, punches it and lets it rest'. I am completely intrigued. "Why does it have to rest Daddy, is it tired?" Daddy laughs, not because he is cruel but because he says...