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I guess a litlle about me would be good here. I am in my 30's and working on learning to write better. I love to write fictiona nd if anyone knows of a good place to post fiction stories for review let me know. I also have aday job, who doesn't. It's boring

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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Looking for God in the midst of personal pain: 1 of 42
This sounds contradictory but I found myself closest to God during my period of greatest personal pain. People here who read all my articles may find it very hard to believe that all of these things have happened to one person but unfortunately it is true. I will start the story but I will not go into all the details. I don't... More..
Education > Alternative Education (Other) Boot camps and their purpose: 1 of 10
Sometimes parents in their search for something to help their child fall upon the idea of Boot Camps. Parents who do send their children to these facilities are not doing so merely to get rid of their children and they are not uncaring parents. Until you have experienced the pain of an uncontrollable child, the uncertainty of... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Family problems caused by meddling parents: 5 of 28
Meddling Parents. I think I have a story that takes the cake. When I announced at 26 that I was getting married the trouble started. Yes before we even walked down the aisle. My parents had always been controlling but as they saw their control slipping away, they fought it tooth and nail. The first set of arguments was over w... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Love and Friendship: 4 of 21
Love and Friendship are really one in the same. Well sort of. People have many friends and that is a great thing. To a certain degree we love each and every one of our friends but when we find that friend whom we love More than any, then we find a very special thing. I married my best friend and I love him dearly. But we not ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Is it better to work in a large corporation or a small business?: 5 of 23
A big part of the answer to this question depends on the goals of the individual. For those poeple who are intent on climbing the ladder and are looking for extrenal recognition, I would say that it is usually better to work for a larger company. I know from my days in larger companies and trying to climb the ladder that some... More..
Education > Primary School Issues What to do when your child is scared of school: 11 of 39
The mornings start with "Mom, i don't fell good." Then they progress to almost missing the bus and forgetting his lunch. What do all of these things add up to in my household? It means that it is gym day. Gym day is one that causes terror in the mind of my 12 year old son. My child is the smallest in his glass and unfortunate... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Should you use the "rod" on your child?: 4 of 13
"Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child"There are two ways to take this statement, but I am a fan of the litteral interpretation. While spanking can not and should not be your only form of punishment, there are times when the message needs to get across and it needs to get across quickly. Some of the times to spank are:1. The child d... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology The girl scouts of america hijacked by the liberal agenda: 4 of 12
I am not entirely sure that I should right this article but as a former Girl Scout Staff Member, I feel that I need to clear up a few things. Girl Scout Leaders are in NO instances told what they have present at any troop meeting of any although they are often told of topics that should be avoided. They are taught to avoid to... More..
Business > Nonprofits Should nonprofits aim fundraising efforts toward individuals or foundations?: 1 of 3
FoundationsFoundationsFoundations When you know your market. As part of the non profit I can tell you that there is always too much work to do and to little staff to do it. A lot of Non-profits have little if any fund development staff. Those staff members are often poorly trained and have to work other jobs. Why you ask? Oka... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Does Nicole Richie have what it takes to become a mother?: 29 of 76
I feel that Nicole has as much of chance of being a good mother as anyone else. Motherhood has the ability to change you. It can make some drug addicts clean up their act and the biggest party animals into the greatest of church ladies. Nicole will have her own wealth of experience to delve into when she is nurturing her chil... More..