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I would rather write about any other thing in the world than about myself so bear with me.

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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Politics, News & Issues > News (Other) What would you do if you won the $370 million lottery in Ohio?: 5 of 25
Well first, I would probably move to Ohio or at least buy a house there so that people didn't complain that an "OUTSIDER" won the lottery. In fact, I think I would buy the entire state. I've always someplace to build my own town. I would bring in businesses. Yes, businesses. I would start with all my favorite restaurants and... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Should you begin Helium articles by repeating the article's title?: 4 of 20
Should You Begin Helium Articles by Repeating the Article's Title? Yes. The proper way to write ANY ARTICLE is to give it a title. What I usually do is put the title in my own words. In other words, a subtitle. (Since this is a debate, I did not feel inclined to change the title into my own words.) Quite frankly, I was surpr... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Basics of constitutional protection: 1 of 5
The purpose and two main functions of criminal law is to prevent acts of criminal harm that threaten society by means of an unsafe environment, and by protecting individual citizen's physical safety and property from criminal acts. There are 4 written sources of American Criminal Law: Constitutional law: This includes the U.... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons The value of community oriented policing: 1 of 5
Community based programs are imperative to help police maintain peace and order because the police, by themselves, cannot be everywhere and do everything. Furthermore, it is unlawful for citizens to vigilante force and they must understand the boundries. By working together, the community benefits from the combined efforts o... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips How to lose 10 pounds in a week: 7 of 33
How to Drop 10 Pounds of Excess Baggage in 7 Days OK, I admit it, the only reason I try to lose weight is because I hate shopping for jeans. Trying on pair after pair in a public dressing room makes me nervous. Besides that, there are just too many different styles and cuts of jeans and it confuses me. There should be charts... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup The case for organic makeup: 2 of 9
Cruelty Free Organic Cosmetics __________________________________________________ _________________________________________ Organic Makeup: Cosmetics made with a harmony of natural plant and mineral ingredients, blended with natural botanical extracts and powerful antioxidants. ________________________________________________.. . More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs Is a low-carb diet for you?: 2 of 9
Is a Low Carb Diet Right for You? Before embarking on a low carb diet, you have a few things to consider. If you are diabetic, a low carb diet might be harmful to you, consult with your doctor before starting a low carb regime. If you have a lot of belly fat and are extremely overweight you may have insulin resistance issues... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Family Values Building up your child with a foundation of family values: 3 of 13
Family Values I can write on both sides of this issue. I've spent my life instilling family values on my children while my ex-husband did quite the opposite. In the end, it was an educational experience as well as a life experience for all three of my children. I was the soccer Mom type. I didn't understand the first thing a... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History How Christianity spread in the Roman Empire: 3 of 13
The Roman Empire was crumbling, civilization was bleak when Plotinus (c. 205 270 c.e.), philosopher of Neoplatonism, discovered his inner strength to help guide him. He described his god as not one of a personal nature, but rather, the coming together of the soul with god in a spiritual manner. Plotinus believed that this "m... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: How I know it's Christmas: 6 of 25
Have you noticed that the appearance of Christmas gets earlier every year? The half price Halloween sale candy is barely off the shelves when the latest in Christmas Decor starts pushing it's way on to the store shelves. What happened to Thanksgiving? Oh, there it is at the end of aisle 4, Ma'am, right past the LED animated ... More..