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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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Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Foods that lower your risk of heart disease: 3 of 18
To whom should you listen concerning heart-healthy foods? A friend or perhaps some magazine article? My cardiologist suggests that there should be certain foods on your table weekly in order to lower you risk of heart disease. Since he is young, very good-looking, and the best cardio guy in town, I am listening to him. After... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: How I found the perfect Father's Day gift: 2 of 12
It is a lot more difficult to choose a Father's Day gift than a Mother's Day gift. For some reason we aren't as creative with Dad's gift as we are with Mother's. Each year I aimed at the perfect gift but always fell short. That perfect Father's Day gift finally placed me in my Father's heart after 22 years. My father and I h... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography Great photo opportunities during the holidays: 2 of 12
I am not a great photographer, but I love to take my camera to all the outings during the holidays! One can capture young and old, as well as pets, in unusual positions or places. I have done the typical photos of the table and the tree before and after, but there are several photos that have produced "seek and find" hits wi... More..
Health & Fitness > Health & Fitness (Other) Easy home remedies for pain relief: 1 of 6
Here are a few of my best remedies to stop the pain: Overall pain The best advice, if you can afford it, is a therapeutic massage. I have one every week. Take a warm bath or shower beforehand; that will losen your muscles and hydrate them. This massage has literally cured me from fibromyalgia. I highly recommend it. Arthriti... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges College students: Tips for surviving the holidays at home: 2 of 11
There are several tips to surviving the holidays at home after a semester at college. You have become independent, you now have a significant other, and you wash your own clothes! Take a deep breath and say, "Mom, I'm home!" Tip 1. Your mother is still your mother. Don't try to change her. She still wants to drool all over y... More..
Education > High School Humanities The making of an English teacher: 3 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..
Style & Beauty > Vintage & Bargain Clothing Best dressed for less: Making the most of thrift shopping: 2 of 10
The "HUNT" is on! The thrill of finding a fabulous outfit for under $10 must resemble the thrill of shooting a lion. Like a big-game hunter, I make sure I am outfitted for the hunt. I also know for what I am hunting, much like someone in the African bush hunting fora lion, not elephants;if you are going to make a killing, yo... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence How to help another teen with a learning disability: 2 of 10
Helping a teen accept and learn to live with a learning disability is a job for another teen's experience. As a teen, I had problems with learning. I suspected for years that something was wrong with me. It took me too long to "catch on" to a new idea or math problem. I knew I was smart. I would eventually learn whatever was... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts Should spousal consent be required before a married woman has an abortion?: 10 of 47
Married women are in a relationship that is a partnership; this partnership conceived the child together and should be responsible together for the care of that pregnancy. Many married women who have abortions have not let their husbands know what they were doing. Apparently, this issue has bothered others. It is time for me... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Essential items for winter survival car kit: 6 of 28
Here's a list of ten things you always need in your car! Read and take heed! Whether you live in Boston, North Carolina, California, or Florida, everyone needs to keep a winter survival car kit in the trunk / back seat. Many would question the Florida winter survival kit, but there are dangerous times year-round for the snow... More..