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Alissa King is a recovering preschool teacher who ran away to the Oregon Coast to write a pomegranate cookbook. In her spare time she writes online articles, raises an Amazon, and tries to keep housepets alive. Some of her mental detritus can be seen at Stop

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Arts & Humanities > William Shakespeare Literary analysis: Richard III, by William Shakespeare: 1 of 4
We love to hate Richard the III. Rarely is an audience served such a perfect villain, a self-aware villain who molds himself to ever greater treacheries, all within the sight of his confidants, the audience itself. It is rare to find a villain so villainous that he proclaims himself so, "Why, I, in this weak piping time of pe... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Letting love into your life with a new relationship: 1 of 4
I met someone awhile ago who seemed fun and not serious, so we began to talk. The not serious aspect was the big draw for me, because I was warily trying to see to it that it wouldn't become a love thing'.The love thing left me busted up not long ago, and this seems to be a common phenomena; a pattern, an ugly certainty. Whet... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Buying Tips Assessing cell phone family plans: 1 of 4
You are thinking about getting your family connected with cellular phones, but you aren't sure what's out there, or what the cost might be. There are four major cellphone carriers in the United States: Cingular, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon. This article will compare and contrast the basic family packages offered by each of t... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face What to do if your child isn't doing well in school: 3 of 11
What should you do if your child isn't doing well in school? There have been excellent articles written on this topic, so I will approach the subject from the process of elimination angle. Here are some things Not to Do if your child isn't doing well in school.* Do not call the education system stupid in front of your kid. Th... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Getting over yourself: Making the transition from thinking to writing: 20 of 70
You've read it, you've heard it, maybe it's been pounded into your head by teachers and mentors alike: Writers must write daily. A writer has to write! This seems so obvious, why is it so hard to translate this rule into action?Part of what makes the act of writing so difficult may be fear of failure. In your head you have th... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Poker: How to play Omaha high: 2 of 7
"Poker is... a fascinating, wonderful, intricate adventure on the high seas of human nature."-David A DanielOmaha is an apt example of this intricate adventure. Omaha poker is a dynamic variation on Texas Hold 'em, played similarly, in that five community cards are played in tandem with each individual's 'hole cards'. Omaha i... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) Strange sandwich fillings: 3 of 10
Strange is in the eye of the beholder, but some sandwich fillings test the conventional standards to the breaking point. Many of us have our own, special renditions of the old classics, but I admit to feeling a bit nauseous every time I see my step-father lather mayonnaise on bread, follow it up with cheez-whiz, and then top ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods Characteristics of a laid-back parent: 5 of 16
My first reaction to the term 'laid-back parent' is positive. I picture someone who does not get worked up over the details, who does not yell and scream at their child; I picture someone whose calm, assuring countenance inspires calm in others. So I was taken aback to discover that many people perceive laid-back parenting in... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Determining the Earth's capacity to sustain population growth: 9 of 28
The Earth's capacity to sustain population growth depends largely upon the natural ecosystem's ability to sustain human life. It is not the number of human beings that threatens the Earth's balance so much as the destructive habits and practices of human beings. The popular conception that populations are growing exponentiall... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Soul mates: Do they really exist?: 56 of 170
I think there is such a thing as a soul-mate, though maybe not so cut and dried as the popular perception of the term: That there is one and only one person who is your other half in this world, and only that person can make you whole and complete in this life.People do love and love again, even when they've been widowed or s... More..