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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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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 you... 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. The classic Christmas movie, "It's A Wonderful Life," shows us how important each one of us is to humanity. As Clarence the angel showed us,what we do in life makes all the difference not only to ourselves, but to all we influence. Life would not be the same if we hadn'... 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 o... 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 ... More..
Education > High School Humanities The making of an English teacher: 2 of 16
The making of an English teacher doesn't happen overnight. I didn't set out to become an English teacher. I went to college to find a husband, but I had to pick a major. Mine was history, because I couldn't think of anything else I wanted to study, and the college didn't offer home economics. After getting a D in Ancient His... More..
Travel > Transportation (Other) Should obese passengers have to pay more?: 2 of 16
This might be the worst case of "profiling" that has raised its ugly head. "Step on the scale, please." This could be the new age slogan for charging more for people over a certain poundage. If that becomes the norm, then airlines, buses, and trains will have to standardize the size of their seats. This would cost billions o... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Teachers: 1 of 8
Today's teacher not only faces poverty but also violence in the classroom; besides that, teachers must complete piles of paperwork and motivate disrepectful students. Teachers should be given medals for what they face day-to-day! A teacher is a dedicated, overworked advocate of children. They should be respected and lauded f... More..
Education > Secondary School Issues Should schools enforce mandatory attendance until the age of eighteen?: 1 of 8
As a retired teacher, having shared my life with young people, I feel that keeping students in school is one of the main issues in education. Students need to learn to maintain good attendance, good discipline, good work habits, good study habits, and good communication. Today's world is too lenient with school issues, and i... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Marriage: Putting positive energy in your relationship: 2 of 14
Marriage is a great blending of two individuals into a relationship. The words that we speak to one another have long lasting effect on how the recipient sees his/her self portrait. Words dictate how people generate their self image. Words alone can put energy into a marriage, or they can destroy it. Taming the tongue is not... More..