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Everyone has a story to tell; in my case, I have several stories to share since I've been married four times. Each life experience is important, so share it with others. I hope my experiences will help others as they come across similar incidents in life.

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Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Should travelers explore their home country first or travel abroad as often as they can?: 4 of 38
Before becoming a world traveler, I would have written for the "Home Country" side of this debate. Now I am inclined to choose traveling abroad for several reasons: history, culture, and current affairs. The history of America is important, or course, but it only has 400 years of history as compared to Asia and Europe. It is ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Developmental Stages Baby puts everything in his mouth: What to keep out of reach: 3 of 28
Alertness and quick thinking may save your baby from danger! All it takes for danger to harm your precious child is one second of a glance away. Ask anyone who has lost a child from drowning or choking. Keeping your eyes on your child is the single-most important way to protect him/her.The cute baby crawls slowly toward you, ... More..
Arts & Humanities > William Shakespeare Is Shakespeare's writing incomprehensible?: 4 of 37
"Out! Out damn spot!" Those words ring true today as well as they did in the 1600's. Some may have a little trouble with the words in the plays because they are from another era in time,but Shakespeare's writing is NOT incomprehensible! People don't say the BIBLE is incomprehensible, and the King James Version was written abo... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Should good grades be rewarded with cash?: 4 of 36
Absolutely! Aren't you rewarded that way? I taught high school for 38 years. In those years I learned to bribe my students with candy, gifts, and other goodies; therefore I believe good grades should be rewarded with cash. In fact, I believe paying our children a small salary for their "work" each day is a great idea, too. A ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Christians dating non-Christians: 1 of 9
I testify to you today that one should never give one's heart away to someone who does not hold the same moral beliefs that you do. It may work while the sex is hot and heavy (which you shouldn't be doing as a Christian out of wedlock), but then when you settle in on living life, you will learn to doubt yourself and lose your... More..
Personal Finance > Student Loans Should the federal government bail out student loan holders?: 1 of 9
Paying off those federal student loans is worth our investment in the future of our country. The youth of America are more worthy of "bail-out" that those big financial institutions. When I was in college, my federal loan had the stipulation that I repay my loan by helping out the country- teaching. Each year I taught, I had ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What value are you adding to humanity?: 10 of 86
Everyone adds something to the world and mankind; sometimes it harms us, but many of us add value to life just by existing. This may be hard to believe if you are depressed or feel worthless, but you are here for a reason and should spend time looking for that reason if you haven't figured it out yet.The classic Christmas mov... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Ways for siblings to divide an inheritance: 6 of 50
-The Big Give-a-way!-Children and grandchildren should not be under the conclusion that anything is coming to them after a death in the family. Our parents should enjoy every minute they have with us and not have to worry about leaving behind an inheritance for the children. One nice thing my mother did was take all of us on ... More..
Relationships & Family > Coping with Divorce After a divorce: Moving on to a new life: 7 of 56
There is so much advice about moving on after a divorce; many people who have not even experienced a divorced will advise you, but they haven't a clue! A divorce is devastating, and each one is different. Moving on to a new life after divorce is not easy, but you can do it! That "new life" will be different, but how you h... More..
Relationships & Family > Divorce Psychology Questions to ask yourself when you are considering divorce: 3 of 24
If you are looking at divorce, stop and ask yourself, "Why?" One should not jump into a divorce! It is one of life's most devastating events. One needs to consider many aspects before giving a marriage over to divorce. Here are a few questions that will help you answer the question, "Why?" Abuse?1. Does he/she abuse me? If th... More..