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Christine G. Richardson

I'm a granny who sits up nights
and writes and writes and writes and writes.

My primary writing interest is speculative fiction (scifi and fantasy). I try to write the sort of stories I like to read. I like time travel, mistaken identities,

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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Intelligent design explained: 1 of 17
"A philosophy of naturalism or materialism . . . generates the certainty that only unintelligent natural forces were involved in evolution, which is to say in the creative process that brought our kind into existence as well as all the animals and all the plants. That is all a non-negotiable claim on their part. And why is i... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Sex and modern society: 1 of 17
THE FUTURE OF SEX Are you doing it more and enjoying it less? Since the great wave of liberation in the Sixties, sexual activity has become a frantic search for a bigger and better roller coaster. First it was the search for the holy grail of simultaneous orgasm: now, even more is expected. The hunt for enhanced performance ... More..
Relationships & Family > First Dates First-date safety tips for women: 3 of 50

GETTING TO KNOW YOU. . .SAFELY First dates are exciting. What will the chemistry be? Could this be Prince Charming, the soul mate I've been looking for? Will there be a second date? Don't get so caught up in the magic of it all that you forget the risk factors. Finding the right dress and the right make-up may seem all-impor... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity Health problems and aging: 1 of 16
CARING FOR THE AGING BODY Those who were born in the early 1900's in the United States had a life expectancy of about 50 years. Today's life expectancy is around 77. Advances in medicine, nutrition, and science are helping more people live longer, healthier lives. To maximize this potential, aging people have to take action ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Ways to recycle Christmas cards: 2 of 30
Every year, most of us receive Christmas cards. Some are breathtaking; some are cute; some are just passable. If we keep them all, our collection will swell and swell until it becomes unmanageable. We may end up with an entire room of the house dedicated to Christmas cards! What to do? First of all, pick out no more than fiv... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas When Christmas isn't so merry: 1 of 15
Christmas is a time when we are SUPPOSED to be floating on a cloud of peace and good will. When that doesn't happen, we conclude that there must be something wrong with us. After all, everyone else is having such a wonderful time. Our guilt drives us even deeper into despair. There are lots of reasons people find the holiday... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Dads: To stay at home or not to stay at home: 1 of 15
So, you want to apply for the position of stay-at-home Dad. Here are a few questions for you. 1. Do you like children? Not just yours, but other people's as well. Stay-at-home parents make a lot of contact with other people's children, and are often asked to exchange baby-sitting. If this sounds like heaven to you, you may b... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life How to be appreciative of your spouse: 1 of 15
One day, while I was cruising through the produce section of the supermarket, a lady asked me a questions about some oranges displayed there. This led to a friendly little chat. Suddenly, tears sprang to her eyes. "How come?" she asked desperately. "How come a complete stranger will treat me better than members of my own fam... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) How do you explain an athlete's taking drugs to your kids?: 5 of 74
How do you explain to your child that his hero has clay feet? Some things, not even the best parents can do. They can only be present to support the child in his journey. This is a time to listen rather than talk. This is a time to ask, "What do you think?" and accept the answer without judging it. This is a time to answer q... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Elderly people in modern society: 4 of 58

BEWARE THE GERIATRIC RAIDERS Traditionally, youth have been perceived as the troublemakers in society. But youth is not what it used to be. The next wave of social protest might come from the Geritol set. I was born in 1944. I remember my late teens and twenties as being a time of hope. We wanted a better world, and we were ... More..