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31 year old mother of two, wife of one and devoted dog owner. I love writing, can only ever picture myself writing, but am still struggling to break in. This year, I am determined to be more prolific and produce more quality pieces. I want to develop my style

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Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas & Advice Why people cheat: 1 of 31

People cheat. They cheat on their husbands, their wives, their life partners, boyfriends and girlfriends. Anyone can be a cheater and lots of people have cheated. Lots of members of the same group have been cheated on. Unfortunately, it has gotten to seem like cheating and being cheated on is a rite of passage. It shouldn't ...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Why I write: 13 of 244

When I was a kid, I was a compulsive liar. I would tell stories that could top some of the best fairy tales ever told. I was such a liar that for the longest time, I couldn't keep a friend. It was crazy but really, the only reason I ever told the lies was because I was painfully shy, horribly nerdy and (for what seems like a...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Saving the environment: 5 of 80

When it comes to saving the environment, many of us think we know what's going on and really don't have a clue. There are a ton of little things you can do to help and then there are even more big things you can do to help. The idea that one family cannot make a difference is no longer the case. It depends on you and what yo...
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Tips for deciding if a pet is right for you: 2 of 21

So you're ready for a pet. You think about how cool it would be to come home and be greeted by a joyfully wagging tail. When you go to the park, you watch others throwing the Frisbee for their happy animals and you imagine that it's you and your rover. Maybe you would rather a cat, or hamster Maybe you'd rather a snake. Rega...
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should a woman have the right to choose abortion?: 31 of 300

Here's a question worth contemplating: how many women reading this right now have had an abortion? Okay, now, if you're a man, how many of you have at some stage in your life been with a woman who aborted your child? Now, how many of the people reading this have had a pregnancy scare and instantly thought abortion before any...
Style & Beauty > Body Image How to look younger: 1 of 8

How to Look Younger It is said that men age gracefully, while women just age. Because our bodies and the demands of daily life are different between men and women, it seems that after a certain age a woman is just destined to look, well…old. This doesn’t have to be the case, but you have to know what...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why I admire my mother: 7 of 51

When I was a little girl, my mother was magical. I wanted to be just like her. She always smelled good and was kind. Her hugs made a crooked world right and her smiles would light up the room. My mom was beautiful and sweet and if a fantastic man like my dad loved her until the end of the world then that was who I wanted to ...
Relationships & Family > Parents Do stay-at-home moms get the recognition they deserve?: 7 of 47

When I am at a party or meet new people the conversation often turns to what we do for a living. This is natural, as so often, we are defined by our careers. I dutifully listen and ooh and aah where appropriate, always offering justified praise for the fascinating careers of other women. So, is it any wonder that their eyes ...
Home & Garden > Furniture What to consider when buying mattresses: 2 of 10

Oh, the mattress. If you're like me, your bed defines home to you more than anything else you own. You spend days, weeks even, choosing the perfect comforter, pillows, sheets and mattress pads for your bed. At night, (or on a lazy Sunday afternoon) when you lay your body down and rest your head on your pillow, it's a little ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) If children behave badly, who's to blame: Parents or child?: 19 of 84

Before I even explore this subject, I think it's important to clarify that bad behavior is relative. Of course, we all know what blatant bad behavior is: when a ten year old throws a chair at their teacher, or when a four year old bites or kicks a classmate. This is blatant bad behavior. The other types of misbehaving, howev...