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I am just starting to write again, which is what I'd really wanted to do in the first place. I graduated from college with a degree in English and Secondary Education. But, instead of becoming a teacher, I followed a childhood dream of joining the military

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories Where to find hip baby clothes on the web: 1 of 6
It is your distinct privilege as a parent to dress your baby however you'd like to for that finite period of time before they can personally object to your choices. But, with pink flowered onesies for girls or football-themed sleepers for boys, baby clothing can be a little boring. Jazz it up and have a little fun with some ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) How does a new baby affect a relationship?: 4 of 23
I love my husband. No, I mean I really, really, really love my husband. Is that so wrong? I handpicked him. I didn't just decide to marry the guy on a whim because he asked and I was desperate, I actually, honestly, truly think he's the greatest. He brings me ice packs when I have migraines. He makes dinner half the nights o... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Indoor rainy-day activities for children: 8 of 44
Rainy days don't have to mean days filled with your kids following you around the house, repeating, "We're bored." Shed a little sunshine on their rainy day blues with these fun activities. GET COOKING Instead of shooing them out of your way in the kitchen like you normally might when you're fixing the evening meal, think up... More..
Sciences > Zoology Differences between whales, dolphins and porpoises: 2 of 11
It's probably on "porpoise" that dolphins, whales and porpoises are usually grouped together. All members of the larger order, Cetacea, the three of them share a number of similarities. But, they are each unique. The 78 species of whale, dolphin and porpoise are divided into two sub-orders, Mysticeti (including Baleen whales... More..
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics How to find out if your kids have asthma: 2 of 11
You can hear your daughter coughing in her room. She's been up all night and neither of you have gotten any sleep. This is the third time she's had bronchitis already this year. And, even when the antibiotics wear off, you know she'll still cough after she plays at the park. What should you do? Ask her doctor. Nearly 9 milli... More..
Health & Fitness > Dental Treatment What to eat after your wisdom teeth are extracted: 3 of 16
Eating after getting your wisdom teeth out can be tricky. It's like your mouth, the former first stop in your food processing plant is on strike. But, as long as you are mindful that everything you put in your mouth for those first few days can be dual-purpose, both fueling your body and your recovery, you will be well on yo... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies Recognizing allergic reactions to spider bites: 3 of 15
They are creepy, crawly and bite. They are spiders. For the most part, spider bites are relatively harmless. Most people's bodies respond with a large raised, circular area with a visible pinpoint mark in the middle which can grow in size and redness for several days. These bites can be quite painful and or itchy but are not... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Suicide of a teen friend: 2 of 10
At eighteen David was an alcoholic. There it is in black and white. Those are heavy words to attach to a high school senior who pulled a B average, worked thirty hours a week and while his dad worked sixty, managed to take care of his little brothers at home in the evenings and on weekends. Dealing with the crushing blow of ... More..
Home & Garden > Electrical Repairs Best carbon dioxide detectors: 1 of 5
If you walk into your local hardware store and ask the clerk to help you buy a carbon dioxide detector (CO2), chances are that he'll lead you to the carbon monoxide (CO) detectors. They are quite different. The Journal of the American Medical Association lists carbon monoxide as the leading cause of accidental poisoning deat... More..
Education > College Life Christmas 2007: Hottest dorm items for female college students: 1 of 5
Your little girl isn't so little anymore. She's a full-fledged woman, living on her own in a dorm room now. But, with the holidays approaching you have full license to pretend she's a baby for a few brief moments, if only because it means you get to spoil her with a few things to help outfit her dorm room for the upcoming se... More..