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Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality 10 things that will make your guy smile: 5 of 28
Many people resent Barack Obama's bright smile and laughter when being interviewed about the economy. In a recent 60 Minutes interview, Steve Kroft quizzed Obama about his paradoxical demeanor. Kroft: "You're sitting here. And you're-you are laughing. You are laughing about some of these problems. Are people going to look at... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness How to date your spouse: 7 of 39
The stresses and responsibilities of marriage can overpower the pleasure of dating your spouse. Days seem too short. Demands of jobs and children seem too long. The "perfect" person, joined to you through marriage, turns out to have flaws, just like everybody else. Loving communication may turn to criticism, name-calling, re... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Mother's Day without mom: 8 of 43
The last Mother's Day spent with my mother was ten-years-ago this year. She suffered for many years with emphysema and she didn't have much longer to live. In fact, she died within month. I remember the struggle to buy her a meaningful gift. What can you give a mom who is dying? First, I chose a soft pink robe and bought mys... More..
Food & Drink > Poultry Recipes Recipes: Chicken in Garlic Tomato Sauce: 2 of 10
I come from a family of nine, so my mom had to be both creative and economical when planning meals. This is a recipe we all loved. It is called "Ketchup Chicken," a title I do not find particularly appetizing, but when the ingredients simmer it turns into a scrumptuous meal. Ketchup Chicken Brown a chicken in vegetable oil. ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Be my Valentine: 7 of 34
My daddy is a hero, He can't be home with me. Because he's needed in the war, Across the deep blue sea. ~~~~ He said just blow some kisses, Don't worry, they'll be fine, They travel fast, head straight for me Sweet baby, Valentine. ~~~~ My daddy blew me kisses, too, They landed on my cheek, My mommy says he'll send some more... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Products Why Arm & Hammer baking soda is not just for cooking: 5 of 22
Do you know that ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda can remove allergy-inducing formaldehyde from cotton linens and clothing? Baking soda is not only used as a leavening agent when baking. It is useful in a multitude of other ways, and it is non-toxic. What exactly is baking soda? According to Arm & Hammer's website, "Baking Soda, ali... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Economic News Why a "made in the USA" label is better than a "made in China" label: 2 of 8
Like so many Americans, I am concerned about products made in China. The news is loaded with recalls of Chinese-made American products. Last Christmas, I became especially concerned about China's use of lead paint on toys and other products. I wondered how many Chinese-made products I had in my home. I began an inventory. Th... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Assessing the safety of community tap water: 1 of 4
Wastewater Management System Personnel work diligently to remove various individual toxins from the public water supply. Toxins such as metals, industrial chemicals, synthetic and naturally occurring hormones, pharmaceutical drugs, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and personal care products invade our water systems on a d... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium How to not let life derail you while writing for Helium: 5 of 19
This article is not for everyone. Those of you who write articles at lightening speed, who enjoy thousands of page views per week, who have abandoned the agonies and insecurities faced by "lesser" writers-you beautiful people can click out now! This is for the rest of us: the ones grimy from trial and error, the ones who sti... More..
Health & Fitness > Digestive Diseases Living with Celiac disease: 4 of 13
A Celiac Disease diagnosis changes your perspective in many ways. First of all, it is a relief to have a name associated with what's been ailing you. It's amazing that seemingly unrelated symptoms, such as leg cramps and digestive disturbances, canker sores and depression, are all part of one syndrome. People diagnosed with ... More..