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I have been a freelance writer for more than 7 years and absolutely love it! I was blessed with a love for creative writing and couldn't think of anything else that I would rather do- except for home school my kids, which I am fortunate enough to do as well!

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Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Is a college degree necessary for success?: 2 of 52
It seems that we have forgotten a time where a son learned from his father how to use tools effectively or how to balance books for the farm. Mothers taught her children to read, write and many other lessons they would take with them throughout life. Basically, lessons of survival were taught at home. If someone wanted to tak... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) Why do relationships fail: 2 of 50
Who do relationships fail? It is a question that should be asked more often and exhaustively researched. As proven by the wealth of information on the Internet related to this topic, there are many ideas as to why relationships do not last the way they seem to have once upon a time. "Once upon a time" seems to be a fitting ph... More..
Health & Fitness > Cancer Symptoms and treatment of breast cancer: 2 of 12
What is Breast Cancer?The term "breast cancer" is a frightening one for most women. We know that it is possible for anyone to develop breast cancer and that we should do regular self-checks for lumps or irregularities in our breasts, but exactly what is breast cancer? Cancer is any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms Is forgiveness essential?: 1 of 5
Is Forgiveness Essential for Healthy Living?Forgiveness. The word immediately calls forth religious significance for many people. Most religions have some sort of doctrine where forgiveness is essential for inner peace and solace. A common definition for forgiveness is the act of excusing a mistake or offense. The concept is ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Commentary: NY Governor Spitzer and the prostitution scandal: 14 of 61
Governor Spitzer has been caught up in a scandal of his own doing. I guess the only good news in this is that we don't have to hear or read about Brittney Spears first thing today or the latest celebrity who has had to enter rehab for undisclosed reasons. Scandal makes the best story- period. In our media-led society, it is a... More..
Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts Celebrating the jelly bean: 1 of 4
Celebrating the Jelly Bean!As a child, the first thing I did after finding my Easter basket was to dig to the bottom through the coarse, plastic strips of Easter grass to find the jelly beans. Nothing in that basket appealed to me more than those deliciously chewy, tongue-staining beans! What is it about the jelly bean that m... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Assessing whether real men cry: 19 of 63
Do real men cry? My initial reaction was of course real men cry! If you are human, you cry! I think that the real debate is do real men show their emotions, especially sadness or disappointment, through tears. Everyone cries. It's a fact. Some cry more often than others. Some don't cry enough. It is so hard to calculate what ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Dealing with depression: 5 of 15
Depression is a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity or simply put, sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy. While I appreciate the role that spirituality can play in helping to heal depression, only dealing with the root of what is causing depression can help to relie... More..
Education > Homeschooling Solutions to homeschooling socialization issues: 10 of 29
One of the first things a person hears when they announce that they've decided to home school is an overwhelming concern for a child's socialization and interpersonal skills. When I first considered home schooling my children, I must admit that my stomach would clench with each mention of socialization and my fear as to wheth... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Development Issues Raising a teenage girl: 3 of 7
Raising a teenager is no easy task! Raising a teenage daughter is one of the most challenging tasks a parent will ever have to face. Someone once said that "teenagers go about discovering who they are in the least graceful way possible." Having once been a teenage girl and now having my own teenage daughters, I can honestly s... More..