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I am a 55-year-old mother of 3 who recently found herself in an empty nest. My husband works away from home so I am here alone with

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Inside a woman's purse: 1 of 26
WHAT is so funny about the inside of a woman's purse? Do you think that each and every item in there does not have some worthy cause? A cherished memory? A PURPOSE?Let's take a look at the contents as we spill out Ms. X's purse onto the examination table. Her name has been changed to protect her from harassment. Yes, that is ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Kellie: 1 of 20
KELLIEPronounced KEL-ee ETYMOLOGY: The meaning of the name Kellie was originally the anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic name "Ceallach"Ceallach pronounced KELL-ach, means strife, bright headed, church goer or monastery. ORIGIN & HISTORY: The Irish surname of Kelly and O'Kelly inspired the use of the personal name Kellie. Sta... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Violence: 1 of 19
How many women will die from domestic violence at the hand of an attacker to whom they have a restraining order against before laws will change to protect them? 70% of all murder victims in the United States suffered previous physical abuse by their killer; 28% of the victims had an order of protection (restraining order), is... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Health (Other) Book reviews: Natural Cures "They" Don't Want You to Know About, by Kevin Trudeau: 1 of 17
Kevin Trudeau's Book "Natural Cures They Don't Want You to Know About"The book should be re-titled "What Kevin Trudeau Doesn't Want you to Know About"This author has quite an unsavory past. 1991Served a 2-year prison term for credit card fraud.The FTC said that he made false claims.Also in 1991, he pled guilty to larceny in a... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Potential parents: Lifestyle changes of parenthood: 3 of 35
Lifestyle Changes of ParenthoodLet's address some important issues that you should consider before taking on parenting:SLEEPSay good bye to sleep as you know it. 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep is a thing of the past. By the time your baby has grown into a young child and finally sleeps 8 hours at a time, you will be so used t... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs Common low-carb diet mistakes: 1 of 10
Common Low-Carb Diet Mistakes Eating meat for every meal. You need a basic understanding of how carbs work and how to keep a low carb meal balanced. Jumping right into a low carb diet. Suddenly you feel lethargic, fatigued and irritable.You can cure this and balance out your diet by adding more nuts and vegetables to your men... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Styles (Other) How important is extended family support to parenting?: 2 of 18
The Importance of Extended Family SupportYears ago, my daughter was the very first great grandchild born to our family. Everyone wanted their share of time with her. She was invited along to family events from my aunts, uncles, cousins, everyone wanted to spend time with her. They taught her things too, like how to ride a bik... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News The disappearance of Caylee Anthony: 1 of 9
The disappearance of Caylee Anthony is, at best, one of the biggest mysteries of the year 2008.Where is little 3 year old Caylee? No one seems to know, especially her 22 year old mother, Casey Anthony. Casey claims to have left little Caylee with a nanny. Casey says it was in early June. The Police and the evidence say, no, i... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs Benefits of low-carb diets: 1 of 9
Benefits of Low-Carb DietsOne of the most appealing benefits of low carb dieting is that you do not have to count calories.The easiest way to format a low carb diet for yourself is to identify low carb foods that you like and incorporate them into your diet. It's not a time consuming task and the benefits of low carb dieting ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News (Other) Intel targets developing countries with a $199 laptop: Your reactions: 2 of 17
$199 Intel LaptopIn a noble gesture towards furthering education, Taiwanese hardware maker Asustek Computer Inc. is teaming up with Intel Corp. to produce a line of notebook PCs priced as low as $199.The $199 laptop is going to include an Intel CPU, either a 7- or 10-inch screen, Wi-Fi, a solid-state drive, and Linux or Windo... More..