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I was born in Texas and then moved to LA (lower Alabama) before settling in eastern Tennessee. I think my parent's wanted to make sure that if nothing else, I would be a well rounded Southerner. (smile)

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Relationships & Family > Divorce Psychology Why so many marriages end in divorce: 7 of 80
What he said was "for better or for worse", what he meant was "for better or for not too bad". What she said was "till death do us part", what she meant was "till it gets too hard". What they said was "to have and to hold from this day forward", what they meant was "to have and to hold until I change my mind". The reasons why... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Is teen driving a right or a privilege?: 2 of 17
If you agree that children have the right to drive for doing no more than blowing out 16 candles on their birthday cake, then do you also agree that they have that same right to have sex for no other reason than they are old enough to? I'm one of those crazy parents that feel both sex and driving are privileges that should be... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Why too many teenagers don't read regularly: 4 of 16
Reading is just one of many things that todays teenagers aren't doing on a regular basis. They also don't play outside with any regularity. They aren't as self reliant as previous generations were and their interactions with their peers now come in the form of text messages, myspace comments, Xbox live, emails, facebook and p... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence Things you should never say to a tween: 1 of 4
We don't realize that what we say has a lot of impact on our tween children. We realize even less that sometimes it isn't the words we say, but the tone and attitude in which we say it.Tweens especially are internally fragile and delicate despite what their physical size is or what they may be telling you.When you say somethi... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Should you be dependent on your partner: 4 of 12
While some may see dependence as a loving or romantic gesture, I see it more as a needy, clingy and suffocating way to live that is closer to parasitic than loving. I don't think it's healthy or in anyones best interest to be dependent on anything or anyone much less your partner. However, I do believe you should always be ab... More..
Business > Customer Management How to practice good etiquette to customers: 2 of 6
Ten Tips For Quality Customer ServiceToday's customers hold all the cards when it comes to the success or failure of a business. There use to be a time when towns only had a few stores to choose from. Today's customers however, have a multitude of choices when it comes to where they take their business. Every town has many si... More..
Relationships & Family > Talking with Teens & Children Funny children quotes: 8 of 21
I have two funny quotes from sons. The first quote is from my son Austin and the second one is from my boss's son Jacob.Austin: A never-ending source of humor for my family and friends is the fact that I've always liked older men. I married my children's father who is 15 years my senior and continued to date older men after w... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Loss of a beloved women: 22 of 41
MY CHOICESo you call me a hard headSome things I can't denyLike the gray in my hairOr the blue in my eyeAnd I'll do my bestIn trying to explainWhy I make certain choicesFor those with a softer brainSo much in this lifeYou don't get to chooseWe always strive to winBut it's how we handle when we loseIt's your choice to be a Lad... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures How do people around the world relax?: 17 of 31
Just as with food, art, or sports what one person may find appealing, appetizing or fun, another person may deem gross, disgusting and boring. There are as many ways to relax around the world as there are people in it. Some choose varioius activities different than those in their daily routines as a form of relaxation while o... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Loss of a parent: 12 of 21
Not a day goes by....Not a minute of any given hour that I do not think of you. You were there for me in the beginning, and I was there with you till the very end.Of all the bonds we form in our lifetime, I believe none strong than the bond we share with our Mothers. It is the only bond I know of that is not formed but starts... More..