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Hi, If you read many of my articles you will see that I write of my experiences and my life. That is what I know. I'm a regular person, mother, widow, nurse, musician, avid motorcycle rider, friend, horrible skater, wonderful cook, and many, many more things.

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Society & Lifestyle > Family Values How family life has changed in one generation: 3 of 23
It seems as though an eternity has passed since I was a child. I grew up in a 2 parent home. My folks were married for 40 years before my mother passed away from breast cancer that came out of remission. My mother was a homemaker for the majority of my youth. I remember she did go out a get a job for a short period of time bu... More..
Health & Fitness > Health & Fitness (Other) How to improve balance: 4 of 22
When a person has a problem with balance or dizziness it is often caused by the ear. Children are very active and jump, turn somersaults, whirl around and just keep moving. As we get older our level of activity for most of us decreases. Everything starts to slow down and dry up. As a person ages it becomes more important to i... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Staying positive in a negative world: 23 of 122
The physician that I work for is constantly telling me that I'm the most positive person he knows. Now, I'm not sure that is an accurate statement but I do know that obstacles in our path that don't kill us do make us stronger somehow. Over the last 3 years I have certainly been the receiver of several horrifying and uncontro... More..
Jobs & Careers > Health & Sciences Jobs Do nurses deserve a raise?: 3 of 15
There is a severe shortage of nurses in the United States at the present time. By the year 2020 the Health Rescources and Service Administration projects there will be a nursing shortage of over one million nurses. Colleges and Universities are struggling to recruit students into the nursing field. Why has this become such an... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning Reasons why pre-made meals take the stress out of dinnertime: 2 of 9
It seems that everyone in my house is on a different schedule. Most of the time we meet each other coming and going. I do not want to have them eating fast food or junk food all the time so I make "freezer food" that I know is nutritious and good for them. These meals are east to grab and go or sit down and eat.I work 8-5 eve... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Childhood memories: 18 of 80
Oh, to be able to return to my carefree, lazy, always an adventure around the corner days of my youth. Times have certainly changed. In my hometown of 1200, you couldn't do anything wrong because the news of it would always beat you home. Everyone knew you and your family. Summers were spent outside all day. I would go find m... More..
Autos > Motorcycles & Scooters How to choose the right motorcycle: 5 of 20
Motorcycles are the best way to get out and see the country. It is absolutely amazing what you will miss seeing while driving in a car that will jump out at you when you are riding on a motorcycle. The size and style of motorcycle that a person needs will vary on what kinds of riding you plan to do. It also depends on the siz... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Dealing with a death in the family: 15 of 42
Death...I hate the word and all it stands for. Death has no conscious and is the ultimate thief. Death has no remorse. Just speaking the word death brings fear into peoples minds and hearts. Death can challenge strong beliefs. Death has robbed my children and I by taking my husband, their father, my friend.The death of my hus... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Tips for the aspiring karaoke host: 7 of 19
So, you want to be a karaoke DJ? Well let me tell ya, you had better be prepared for ANYTHING! The karaoke atmosphere allows people to really get into their song. They can be the lead singer for any band that they choose. They can act out the long "LOLA" or they can completely change the words to what ever comes to mind. Mix ... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues Dealing with a platonic friendship: 11 of 29
The title of this article Dealing with a Platonic Relationship is to me an unnecessary question to raise. Why is it that everyone tries to push a "couples" type relationship on people who happen to be the opposite sex? There is nothing to deal with here. Either you want an intimate relationship or you want friendship. The cho... More..