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I am a wife and mom of an assorted variety of kids. My kids include my 2, our 1, his 2, a son and daughter in-law, 3 grandkids and a couple of dozen around our small town that have adopted me as their second mom. Lucky me, they always said I should have a

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Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Main course meat: 4 of 116
Texas LasagnaThis recipe idea originally came from an Old El Paso box dinner that we tried one evening. The first thing we discovered is that one box was not enough and it was missing something. I took the basic ingredients and tweaked them a bit to come up with a family favorite.Ingredients:2 pounds fresh ground beef (you ca... More..
Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) The psychology of different colors: 1 of 17
Experts have told us for years that colors affect people's moods and reactions. Companies have been known to employ psychologists or sociologists to find color combinations that best fit the impression the company is trying to make. Hospitals seek their advice about colors for keeping patients calm and promoting healing. Colo... More..
Sciences > Medical Science (Other) What to expect when you donate blood: 2 of 32
Taking an hour out of your day once every three months to donate blood can help to save the lives of as many as twelve people a year. That's three people saved every time you give the gift of life. Anyone at least seventeen years of age, weighing at least 110 pounds and in general good health can donate blood. Individuals tha... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain from love: 65 of 918
Following the DrinkAlcohol dazed and confusedHer body he cravesBlind to the broken spiritSurrendering to his needsA mental journey keeps her saneIn this now bearable timeWhy does she stay here?Is it the love or security?As he seeks his pleasureHer comfort is a voidRemembering the sober timesGentle love at its bestExploring of... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption How people can help rescue animals: 1 of 13
A very short time ago, our youngest son T.J. found a small female cat on our property in East Texas. She was very skittish and stayed her distance from all humans. However, 11-year-old T.J. kept trying to win this hungry, young cat over. After a few days, and a piece of ham, his persistence paid off.T.J. now had a cat all his... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: A critical appraisal of the candidates for US president: 3 of 38
Dear Candidates in all political races,A question for you. Can you explain why it is that when you start to lose public interest you resort to schoolyard antics? Slinging mud, calling names, picking fights, spreading gossip and digging up dirt, fighting like a couple of little kids at recess. Do you suddenly realize that we h... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Life and your perceptions: 4 of 38
"This has been one of the longest 200 miles. I'll be glad to get out of this truck." I said to Bud as we neared home."That traffic jam and this heat didn't help matters a whole lot either. I'm ready to suck up some a/c, drink a cold beer and watch a movie." He replied as he slowed for a curve.As we neared the bridge I gazed o... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy The differences between the first pregnancy and others: 2 of 18
When I became pregnant for my second child, I was confident that I knew what to expect. When the doctor confirmed my third pregnancy, I wondered what to expect this time. None of my pregnancies was alike and each offered some surprising differences. My first pregnancy occurred at the tender age of sixteen and I managed to hid... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Ghost Rider: 5 of 42
A deal is made with the devil and a soul owns an eternal debt. "It's said that the West was built on legends. Tall tales that help us make sense of things too great or too terrifying to believe. This is the legend of the Ghost Rider." For us the legend starts when seventeen-year-old Johnny Blaze (Nicholas Cage) signs a contra... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather Why I love each season: 1 of 8
Growing up in the north, I learned to love each season as it made it's way through the year. With something to do outside year round, the north seemed the place to be while the south was simply a place for "fun in the sun", a place to get away from the bitter winter cold, the place to go for Spring Break. I even knew families... More..