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I am a published author of two books sold world wide and a mom of five wonderful daughters

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Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Is TV's Dog the Bounty Hunter's Duane Chapman a racist?: 3 of 16

Unlike some here I have the pleasure for knowing for sure that Duane " Dog " Chapman of the " Dog the bounty hunter show" is not racist. I know this because I know Dog and his family. Dog is the most kind hearted and loving person you could ever possible meet. Talking to Beth on several occasion( and yes she is just like she...
Autos > Auto Body Repair Should a new car be rust-proofed?: 1 of 5

Your driving down the road and start to hear that all to remember able clunk, clunk, clunk. Your car starts cough and choking and dies on you just as you pull off the side of the road getting out of the way of the semi behind you. You have plans of using that money you saved or the money aunt Tilly gave you when she died on ...
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Spiritual insights gained from the ocean: 4 of 14

There is something about the thrashing two and throw of oceans waves that have always made me understand that there is more to life then what meets the eye. I have been through many things in my life. Most of which I could get through with grace, hope and inspiration, though alot of pain was had and tears were shed. When eve...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Common Baby Ailments Are generic drugs as safe as brand-name medications?: 1 of 3

Generic drugs are as safe as name brand medication. Most people do not realize that when you buy a medication your not just buying that drug but your also paying for what it took to make that drug and the company that made the drug as well. When you buy brand names in medication you are also paying for the name. For example ...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Halloween: 9 of 25

Halloween has always been a special time for me. I grew up in one of the most breath taking areas of the country to live in during the fall. The state of Vermont. Around the time that the leaves start to change colors the air starts to smell crisp and then and only then would my sisters and I know that fall was here and Hall...
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Can information contained in the Bible be placed in the realm of absolute truth, or does it simply present us with fables and myths?: 11 of 24

I am only putting this is the myth section simply because I feel that this walks a fine line . It is not absolute truth nor is it a total myth. I find it hard to believe that ever account in the bible is the truth. After all the bible was in fact written by man. And through out the ages man has been known to spin a good yarn...
Style & Beauty > Vintage & Bargain Clothing A woman's guide to online thrift shopping: 15 of 31

Some people say I am a bit eccentric . Other people say that I am just frugal. But the real issue is that I am simply to busy at home to go and do the type of shopping that I would like. I hate the crowds but I love the bargains I get discount shopping. I work on line and, in my quest for better deals, have found that the In...
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Should state governments be allowed to tax companies for helium that is extracted from natural gas?: 1 of 1

When this country was founded and all the states become connected as they are now, it was to be hard for one government and one group of people to control the laws of everyone. So each state was assigned to have there own government. Each state government acting like a small version of the bigger country government. Taxes se...
Law & Justice > Lawyers & Legal Advice Should lawyers be required to provide pro bono services?: 23 of 35

Having a degree in criminal justice, I know what hard work goes into the practice of law. The legal aide system is set up to help people with major issues in court when they can not afford any other. When we open a private suite we have make the choice to sue. It would actually be cheaper to go through arbitration befor...
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Is the slang use of the word "retard" or "retarded" discriminatory?: 19 of 27

I grew up at the foot hills of the Hay stack mountain in Pawlet Vermont. I was raised in a farming/semi farming family. And I have a aunt who is severely mentally retarded. Now I know they do not use that term today to describe my aunt but they did when I was a child. When I hear the word retarded I think of my aunt because ...