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My career is in a technical field, so I enjoy writing as a way to use the right side of my brain.

I have enjoyed writing fiction since high school, and I have numerous completed short stories that few have ever seen. I aspire one day to write a novel, but

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Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Should one's faith influence a citizen's vote?: 22 of 308
For a person of faith, that faith should not only be an influence when voting, but it should, in fact, be the primary factor. The choice of elected officials must be made based on who best represents one's faith-defined stances on the issues. The selection of an elected official is an opportunity to help shape society. Elect... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) Understanding fantasy football rules: 1 of 12
The popularity of fantasy football has mushroomed since the 1990s. This hobby is so intoxicating that many learn how to play fantasy football only because a friend or loved one has become consumed, and the only option is to find out what all the fuss is about. Before you know it, another fantasy football devotee is born. The... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Honesty is the best policy: 14 of 133
No one likes to be deceived, even those who practice deception on a regular basis. We cannot, however, demand honesty from others unless we ourselves are forthright in how we deal with people. One thing that liars, cheats, and thieves have in common is that they show a willingness to serve their own interests at the expense ... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit Bad credit: Now what?: 7 of 49
Credit problems have become an epidemic in the United States, and credit repair has become a booming industry. The ease with which credit has been obtainable in the past 20 years, combined with predatory lending practices, have resulted in a situation where millions of Americans now find themselves in serious debt without ha... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should smoking be allowed in public places?: 53 of 363
When I was in school, and we were informed that smoking was to be prohibited at the student center, one of my friends complained, "What about smokers' rights?" I was shocked. It was incomprehensible to me that someone could even ask that question. "Why," I asked her,"should your right to smoke supercede my right to breathe c... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > After School Assisting your children with homework: 5 of 30
Assisting Your Children with Homework Teachers work wonders in the classroom during the day, stuffing information into our children's heads, but in the evening comes the scary part - it's our turn! We, as parents, have the responsibility to help educate our children, we have the privilege of being able to actively participat... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife Is Heaven a real place or a state of being?: 10 of 56
Heaven does not have streets paved in gold. Nor are there clouds on which to sit. There is no procession of people passing through pearly gates. Heaven is much better than that. The physical descriptions of heaven are merely attempts to describe Paradise in a way that everyone can understand and visualize. Of what use is a s... More..
Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People Why people who brag about themselves are so annoying: 2 of 9
Braggarts are everywhere. We are afflicted with them at work, they plague our social gatherings, and we even get stuck dealing with them at family functions. It is difficult to get away. Anywhere we turn, it seems there is always someone there who is anxious to regale us with tales of their accomplishments. Why exactly is th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Economic News The housing bubble and credit crisis not caused by "the poor": 16 of 57
The pundits have been quick to blame the housing crisis on people whom they deem to have bought homes beyond their means. While in many cases, people did buy homes they could not afford, it is neither fair nor correct to lay the blame on the shoulders of these individuals who simply aspire to the "American dream" of home own... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife Is Hell a real place or a metaphor to deter evil-doers?: 33 of 105
Hell is neither a real place nor an artificial construct designed to frighten evil-doers into behaving properly. Hell is truly a metaphor, but it is a metaphor for the absence of God, not a metaphor for punishment. The "fire and brimstone" depictions of Hell are common, having been around for centuries, and they paint a pict... More..