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I live in the western United States with my husband and three boys. I am fortunate to teach Special Education at our local elementary school. I love teaching and children. They are wonderfully optimistic, cute, and fun.

Due to my childhood experiences, I have a lot of respect for the disadvantaged and people of other cultures.

I hope that by writing, I can entertain people and help them.

My passion is ...

giving hope to others

I know too much about ...

Moving

My parents always told me ...

Think before you talk

My childhood ambition ...

To have a house full of children and live on a farm

My favorite memory ...

One of many trips I took as a child.

Why I write ...

It takes me away from reality

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

I love watching Survivor and American Idol. I like reading self-help books, the Bible, and autobiographies written by survivors of tragedy

My first job ...

Babysitting three children.

My best moment ...

There have been lots, but getting a swimming trophy at the age of ten was a highlight.

My inspiration ...

My Mom who despite adversity, keeps on smiling and loving the Lord

Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Choosing pepper spray for self defense

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I bought my first pepper spray in college, and I am thankful that I did. A retired highway patrolman spoke to the girls in our dorm about self-defense. He highly encouraged us to buy pepper spray because it is very effective when sprayed in someone's face. He explained that it can temporarily blind a person and cause much difficulty in breathing. The cayenne pepper-derived chemical compound causes massive dilation of the capillaries in the pupils, and acute inflammation of the lining in the bronchial tubes. For this reason, it is effective against attackers who are immune to pain such as p...

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