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Welcome, I hope you enjoy our visit. You are some of my favorite people. I like to watch you, as you help me grow. That's what is so fascinating about writing. I can include you in my life and write my way into yours.

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Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Is death a choice or fate?: 27 of 92
Is death a choice or fate? In Christianity death is a time appointed. That is why we often say what seems to be a feeble "It was their time." But, God does call us to Him at his appointed time, not ours. If He does not appoint the time, then he definitely has foreknowledge of when it will take place for each of us. If some w... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds Bird facts: Barrow's goldeneye: 3 of 10
Barrow's Goldeneye, or bucephala islandica, is a duck from the mountains of the northwest Americas. The male is a beautiful black and white, while the female may have some added brown coloring to its feathers. This water fowl is a diver. Originally the Barrow's Goldeneye was thought to come from Iceland accounting for its La... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Etymology, history and popularity of the name Tiffany: 4 of 13
According to the initial search for the name Tiffany, the origins of the name go back as far as 1200 A.D. The French word/name Tifinie was derived from Latin, which in turn had translated from the Greek "Theophaneia. The name Tiffany was later adopted in English with the current spelling. The French meaning of the name trans... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Sarah: 6 of 19
Etymology: Sarah pronounced SARE-ah and means princess. Origin and History: From the Hebrew this name can be traced back to the Old Testament wife of Abraham. This woman noted to be very beautiful was originally named Sarai until God changed her name to Sarah. Sarah is considered one of the most influential women of the Old ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Safety First aid tips for common injuries in children: 7 of 22
The American Red Cross standard for any First Aid is a good one to follow. The basics of the three C's (Check, Call, Care) should be memorized. Check needs to involve the area around the injured person first for any other dangers or possible causes of the injury. The next important things to remember are the letters ABC. Che... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to fight high energy bills in the summer: 33 of 102
I walk through our large two story home built around the turn of the last century, and I marvel that it has been the most economic home we've owned. In 1984 I talked my husband into buying this house. My eye saw the future of the structure, not its hugeness, or the obvious remodeling needs. I saw bedrooms for each of our thr... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Out West: 26 of 79
Out West West of the River West of the muddy Blue River stands and old stone home, that waits for us to return. West of the old stone home across a gravel road, rolling hills define our valley. West of the gravel road atop the highest hill on a clear night, the lights of three towns are seen. East in the shadow of the wester... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Anti-bias training for children: 7 of 21
Training children to avoid bias is a goal to be aimed for. We all live in this world. We are human, and we have human failings. The media is full of opportunities to introduce children to other cultures and races. Nickelodeon Jr. has "Dora the Explorer", and "Go Diego Go". There is "Little Bill" based on characters developed... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Zoe: 6 of 18
GENDER: Feminine, sometimes used as a nickname for Zacharie for males. PRONUNCIATION: ZO-ee ETYMOLOGY: From the Ancient Greek meaning life' ORIGIN & HISTORY: From the Ancient Greek it is directly translated from Greek word zoe'. Most often said to mean life it can also be translated as living', subsistence', goods', or prope... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Tips on treating teen acne: 5 of 15
Understanding and Knowledge are the best weapons against acne. Ideas which portray acne ridden teens as unclean, ugly, or otherwise undesirable are a result of misconceptions of the condition. The real cause of most acne: "According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne develops when hormonal shifts (like the kind tha... More..