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Me, me, me, me, meeee . . . It's hard for someone like me to write these 'about me' blurbs, but here goes! Variety is the word that comes to mind when I think about myself. I love trying and learning new things. I don't have a favorite color; I like most

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Politics, News & Issues > Family Law Should polygamy or plural marriages be legalized?: 1 of 28
Read Anne Landers on any given day and you are bound to encounter a letter from a man who is dissatisfied with his sex life. Why? Men have many more reproductive years than women do. If men behaved according to their biological programming, they would produce as many children as they are able. Women lose the ability to produ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Things I'll go to hell for: 1 of 22
Meet me in Hell! My dog eats poop, and I hate her! My dog, bless her heart, is such a loving dog. I can't return the love, and it makes me feel so guilty. She grosses me out! I have her on a diet, so she eats non-food items to keep her belly full: Cat poop is her favorite. I just love it when she breathes on me, her warm, mo... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Understanding the agnostic point of view: 1 of 10
'Seeker' is used synonymously with the word 'agnostic' in this article. For that is what an agnostic is, a seeker. One who seeks the answers to the questions that, to date, no one has definitive answers for such as, Is there a god? What is man's purpose? Is there a heaven? Is there a hell? Etc. If there were empirical eviden... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Spanking the child is a good disciplinary technique:: 1 of 5
Parents' personalities and temperaments are just as varied as those of children; therefore the one-size-fits-all approach is perhaps least appropriate when it comes to disciplining children. Many parents likely would ideally avoid the use of spanking to discipline; however, personal experience gained in raising two daughters... More..
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Great children's books for stimulating the imagination: 3 of 14
The best books are the books that open windows to the imagination, the I-just-want-to-lie-here-and-dream-awhile kind of books that create possibilities in the mind just waiting to be explored. Two such books for children age five to adult are "Miss Rumphius" by Barbara Cooney and "Horton Hears A Who" by Dr. Seuss. "You must ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Eggs & Dairy Products How to boil eggs: 2 of 8
How to Boil and Serve Hard-Boiled Eggs Hard-boiled eggs are great in salads, on sandwiches, or plain, sprinkled with a little salt. Eggs are a great source of high-quality protein and amino acids and can be enjoyed in moderation by most. Those who are cholesterol sensitive, however, may want to limit their consumption of egg... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Does our conscience help or hinder us when making moral decisions?: 2 of 8
Throughout each day we are faced with many choices. Some require little thought. Some, however innocuous they may seem on the surface, have implications beyond the immediate. Often it is through experience that we learn to recognize these situations, e.g. previous choices and their consequences. Much of the experience and kn... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values Would you rather be born rich or intelligent?: 18 of 70
Which is better, to be born with good brains or a silver spoon? This question begs another: better for whom, the individual or humanity? Most of us have heard the phrase, "Ignorance is bliss." Living life for a few decades or so helps one appreciate this phrase. Rich and stupid is the way to go for the individual. An intelli... More..
Travel > Air Travel & Airlines Should airlines be charging for checking baggage?: 2 of 7
The airlines are in trouble. If we're cringing every time we fill up our gas tanks, the airlines execs must be fainting with each airplane refueling. What is the fairest way to help recover some of those costs? Should they increase everyone's airfare? Or should they pass the costs on to those who increase the load thereby in... More..
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Are fantasy books good for children?: 10 of 32
Fantasies are a harmless escape from the real world. They provide children with an outlet and parents with an opportunity. But because fantasy books such as the "Harry Potter" series contain magic, some religious denominations feel that these books should not be read by children. Perhaps they fear that the children will not ... More..