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Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness How to keep a long term relationship fun and fresh: 2 of 96

Have you ever seen those couples who have been together for years that still seem as infatuated with each other as when they first fell in love? Many couples lose that magic, and although they still love each other, they've become so busy with everyday life that their personal life is nearly nonexistent. What can the bored c...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Addicted to karaoke: 4 of 56

Years ago, when I realized my oldest daughter had a hauntingly beautiful singing voice, I bought her a karaoke machine for Christmas. Since I had never seen one operated before, I shut myself in my room to make sure it worked. The tape that came with it contained Bette Midler's version of 'In My Life', Patsy Cline's 'Crazy',...
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives 2008 NBA playoff predictions: Who will be in the NBA conference finals?: 1 of 10

My sister and I have been hoping for an NBA final starring the Phoenix Suns and the Detroit Pistons since she moved to Phoenix years ago. The Pistons were on their way down while the Suns were on their way up and vice versa for several years. This year our dream final looks like a real possibility if both teams can overcome ...
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives NBA team profile: 2007/2008 Detroit Pistons: 1 of 6

What do the 2007/2008 Detroit Pistons have in common with the 1989-1990 champion Pistons? They are a team, and teams win titles. The Bad Boys of the past weren't superstars with the talent of Michael Jordan, but as a team, they could beat him. Today there are many superstars in the league, many on very good times, but when t...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: In memory of a loved one: 38 of 160

To get through the days and nights without you I wrap my mind 'round a love so true it shone in our eyes on the day were wed and still glowed as I stood by your hospital bed when you used all the life you had left in you to wink at me, and blow a kiss, too. Most people live life without having confessed half the love that we...
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Reasons for low self-esteem and their effects: 2 of 5

Most people have suffered from low self-esteem at one time or another in their lives, and some always have a low opinion of their value as a person. When someone thinks more highly of friends and peers than they think of themselves and have a low opinion of themselves, it's hard for them to enjoy life. People with low self-e...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Tips for parents raising diabetic children: 16 of 17

Your child is always thirsty and has to go to the bathroom a lot. If too much time has passed between meals, you might watch your child have a major meltdown. And do all children sleep as much as yours? The signs are there, but it takes a blood test at the doctor's office to confirm that your child is diabetic. The pancreas ...
Hobbies & Games > Board Games Guide to the best board games: 15 of 15

Board games have been around since 3500 BC. Played on a marked surface with counters or tokens that represent a player, fun board games have entertained people for thousands of years. Bringing families and friends together, teaching skills, strategies, and sportsmanship, board games are the ideal entertainment for a rainy da...
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Daily traditions for expressing gratitude: 11 of 11

Look around at the successful, happy people you see. What makes them different? Why are they smiling and pleasant no matter what's going on in their lives? Most people that are happy will tell you that they've learned to be grateful for the little things and the good things in their lives-and to show it. Rather than giving t...
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Hemorrhoids: Symptoms and treatment: 8 of 8

No one wants to talk about them, but many people suffer from hemorrhoids. They are annoying, painful and embarrassing, but hemorrhoids are also a very common health problem. Around half of all American adults will deal with this condition by the time they're fifty, and 50-85% of the world's population will have hemorrhoids d...