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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why we make bad choices in life: 2 of 230
The reality of choices is that they often do not appear to be bad choices at the time. Once the choice is made, the circumstances of the situation can sometimes make the result less than favorable. Of course, sometimes we could have anticipated this, but instead we choose to make the choice anyway. Here are a few reasons that... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: What "being in love" means to me: 1 of 58
I am "in love". Of course, depending on the day that can "feel" differently, but I am still in love. I am married, I have three children and my lovely wife and I have been married for 13 years. Over time, our love has changed and we haven't always seen eye-to-eye, but I can definitively say that I am still "in love" and I pla... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Discussing racial differences with your child: 1 of 46
Progress...but farther to goSociety has made great strides when it comes to racial harmony and reconciliation. Still, there remain aspects of racial strife and historical hurts can run very deep. Unfortunately, some parents choose to teach their children racial attitudes from past generations, despite a need for ongoing socie... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Should live trees be cut down for Christmas trees?: 1 of 39
I grew up a fierce believer in the displaying of a live tree during the holiday season. Now, I have swung all the way to the other side as I consider cost, environmental impact, and overall importance of the "live" tree. What is ironic is that we categorize a Christmas tree as "live" if it was recently chopped, though realist... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What I would do if I had no responsibilities for a year: 1 of 34
Whenever this type of issue comes up, I always have to wrestle between doing something for others and being selfish by doing something for myself. In some ways, I feel strongly compelled in both directions because inherently I do strive to help others in life. This isn't to say that I always follow through because I enjoy the... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports Celebrities Why Michael Vick's dogfighting puts him in the NFL doghouse: 1 of 34
In general, Michael Vick, formerly of the Atlanta Falcons, is in the NFL "doghouse" (no pun intended) for one simple reason. Most organizations do not like it when their employees take steps to become convicted felons. Therefore, Vick's incarceration puts the NFL in a position where they are forced to look for ways to sever t... More..
Business > Office The ideal workplace: 1 of 31
Let's face it. The "ideal" workplace is one where you can work well with your supervisors and your co-workers. That is typically it. There is a lot of talk these days about atmosphere, culture, and ergonomics, but the bottom line is that people don't leave organizations. People leave people. You can buy me a nice chair and pu... More..
Education > Adult Education Anxieties of adult learners: 1 of 30
An increasing number of "adult" learners are going back to school. The cultural, economic, and educational climate is such that schooling is no longer the domain of the "traditional" age student. Rather, adults are jumping back into the scholastic pool for second careers, job training, or simply to better themselves through t... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Ways to increase your savings: 1 of 30
In theory, many people desire to increase their level of savings. However, in practice saving can be easier said than done and many consumers find themselves pushing the practice of saving to the bottom of the allocation list. Too often, other financial obligations seem more important, or people can succumb to particular temp... More..
Relationships & Family > Humor & Laughter Why it's good to laugh: 1 of 29
Life can, at times, be a deadly serious matter. There are times when we experience tragedy, heartache, and deeply thought-provoking situations. To counterbalance this, we must laugh, and laugh as often as possible. This isn't to say that we should hide from our problems. Nor should we try to swing our emotional pendulum from ... More..