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I grew up on a tobacco farm in North Carolina, the child of a country dentist and a school teacher who had come through the depression with an appreciation for God, the innate goodness of this country and reverance for the means that kept both concepts alive

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Death of a pet: 2 of 51
To Buddy: September 1989-March 1999William Butler Yeats wrote a poem that begins, "Never give all your heart..." It was a warning to those who dared to love; love could be dangerous and supremely painful if one devoted oneself fully and unconditionally to the object of one's affections.The problem with Buddy was that he could... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Battle of the sexes: Neither gender is superior: 3 of 36
Call me old-fashioned. Or call me a wishful thinker who hopes "this too shall pass." But if you're one of those trendy types, a metrosexual kind of a guy-in touch with your feminine side-don't call me at all. Anyhow, I'm married. To a former Marine. I'm not in the market for another committed relationship with a man, but if I... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) US elections: Should military officers be allowed to appear in uniform supporting a political candidate?: 1 of 10
It's a pretty safe bet that those who answered "yes" to allowing military officers to appear in uniform to support a political candidate have no insight into, or understanding of, the military at all. The Uniform Military Code of Justice wasn't written in a vacuum by those who say, "I don't see why...I don't believe...I just ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Commentary: NY Governor Spitzer and the prostitution scandal: 10 of 61
He shouldn't have made her stand by his side, the cad.That's what the pundits, columnists, and political cartoonists said about the sad sight of Silda Wall Spitzer on the dais as her husband, Elliot, admitted to both betraying his oath to family and state, and to announcing his resignation.Well, I probably know Silda Spitzer ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Living on a military salary: 4 of 14
It was always a matter of "doing more with less". And I took pride in it, just as most Marines and their wives did in the '70s and 80's before politicians like Patricia Schroeder told us how deprived we were. After all, what made us rich had nothing to do with that bi-monthly check my husband brought home. We wives knew our p... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Does society favor men?: 26 of 73
The answer to the question of whether society favors men depends on who you ask.Men who perceive double standards in many aspects of life-female teachers having sex with students are dealt with mildly compared to male teachers having sex with students, military women having less stringent physical requirements than their male... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore Is the Loch Ness Monster real?: 27 of 47
Of course Nessie is real! I've seen him. But not in Loch Ness when I took a boat tour there. We boarded the tourist cruiser in Inverness wearing jackets to fend against the chilly rain as we motored the dark waters toward Uhrquart castle ruins. Being less a believer in the Loch Ness monster than one who finds it possible some... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories Play yards and playpens: Too confining or safe play?: 16 of 20
I've figured it out! Why so many in the younger generation have problems! The younger generation is no longer taught boundaries from the beginning.What is the basis for my theory? The correlation between unruly behaviors in youngsters and the diminished usage of playpens when tykes are young!Have you noticed the dearth of pla... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Designated parking for pregnant women: Excessive or equality?: 4 of 5
I respect Handicap Parking spaces; I don't park in them because I'm able bodied and have concern for those who aren't...and I don't park in them because it's against the law.But smoke pours out of my ears everytime I drive into a parking lot and see six spaces right up front that say "Reserved for Expectant Mothers," equating... More..
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings The case against body piercing: 6 of 7
Seven earrings laced up her right ear; nearly that number adorned her left ear to keep her balanced, I guess. Otherwise she would have listed badly. I shrank from speculating on other parts of her body that might be pierced and covered under the billowy, long summer dress as she passed me on the marina dock.Lest I appear hypo... More..