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Vicki Stockard Phipps is a happily married retired teacher and mother of three. Born and raised in the Lone Star State, she received her degree and teaching certificate in 1982, where she specialized in speech-language pathology, special education, child development

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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Happiness at 30, 40, and 50: 1 of 20
Happiness is a feeling inside that comes from peace of mind, and it's what we all seek through different ages and stages of our lives.Happiness in my 30's:Happiness was a mystery to me in my thirties. I was constantly searching for something that seemed missing. A bigger house and nicer yard, a newer car or one more child see... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) Common struggles of single-parent households: 2 of 36
Raising a child is a challenge even in the best of circumstances, so a parent who tries to do it alone will need to find the energy and wisdom to do the job that two should do. Single parent homes are more common than they used to be and not as shunned as they were in the past, but the challenges remain the same as they alway... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face How to stop the bickering with your ex: 1 of 18
How do you stop bickering with your ex? You've tried everything you know how to do. You've cried, screamed, begged and plead, but nothing works to ease the need for bickering. The issue is the same as before, even though you're not married anymore.In the words of the famous Dr. Phil, "How's that working for you?" It may seem ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology A country divided: Political tensions building in America: 3 of 49
It's ironic that America is so divided, considering the fact that we claim to be, "The United States." We've all memorized the phrase, "United we stand and divided we all fall," but the fact remains that there's nothing that can divide us faster than the need for change, and the division makes the whole world think our democ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Tribute to my first love: 2 of 32
Recently, a gray haired man walked up to me in a crowded room. Since I'm legally blind, it was hard to see who it could possibly be, until he got close enough for me to clearly see who he once was to me. He was everything. Kevin was my first love, so immediately I knew it was true. He kept the promise he made to me, so long a... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to save money on a wedding reception: 1 of 16
The first tip that comes to my mind when planning a low cost wedding reception would be to choose your wedding date wisely. It might seem nice to be a June bride, but if you choose to get married in June, you'll pay a higher price than you might if you choose an off season wedding date. That's why my daughter is getting marri... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Development Issues Family 2008: The changing role of the daughter: 1 of 16
Has a daughter's role in the family changed from what it was in the past? Of course it has. A daughter's role in the past was to be pleasantly sweet while they learned to cook and clean efficiently. If they were lucky, and raised with good upbringing, the daughters of the past would meet a rich man who'd pay someone else to d... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Moments that change your life: 15 of 234
Douglas Noel Adams said, "I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I've ended up where I intended to be." I know exactly what he means. Just one moment in time can change your life and rearrange your destiny. It's like a fork in the road when you don't know which way to go. It can be an opportunity, but then ag... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing Reasons for forgiveness: 2 of 31
Forgiveness is the key to serenity. I always knew it was true, but peace of mind is hard to find in a bitter mind. There couldn't possibly be a human being more bitter than I used to be and forgiveness seemed to be too far from my ability to reach. I'd tell you why, but if I did, I'd have to go back down that bitter road agai... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Easy home improvements that will add value to your house: 2 of 30
Improving the value of your home doesn't have to be a major thing. I recently bought a house and got a good deal, which was great for me, but the owner could have gotten more out of me if he'd only done a few easy things. I honestly believe that home owners lose thousands on the sale of their homes, simply because they don't ... More..