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I am a 32 year old mother of two sons. I started writing short stories and poems for in the fifth grade and by Jr.High I had stacks of journals. In High School I quickly became everyones go to person when anyone had a paper do. I can write forever about anything.

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Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Should America pay restitution to the descendants of slaves?: 12 of 131
How is paying restitution to the descendants of slaves making up for what our ancestors done to their ancestors? It is an irrational and foolish thought that we as Americans owe the slave descendants anything. Slavery is over and if I am not mistaking it was a white man whom fought for the blacks to end slavery. Besides, the ... More..
Education > College Life Should colleges punish marijuana-smokers more severely than underage drinkers on campus?: 4 of 30
College can be a very impressionable time for young adults. For many college students, it is their first real taste of freedom. It is a transition from living at home and having the supervision of their parents, to becoming an adult, with more freedom than ever and no supervision. As I am sure most all of us know freedom with... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting Is it asking too much to expect a thank you from a 8-10 year old grandchild?: 5 of 23
Teaching a child to say please, thank you, and you're welcome used to be something we taught our children before pre-school. So no, it is definitely not too much to ask at the age of 8-10.It is very important to start prompting them between the age of 2 and 4 depending on how advanced their speaking and ability to understand ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values Money cannot buy happiness and love: 31 of 140
Believing money can buy you happiness or love is a sad mistake most everyone makes. I have learned that we will normally find this theory to be the oppostite, that money really is "the root of all evil." Though we all need money to survive and a little put back for unexpected expenses or maybe some mad money will be less stre... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs An affair: Consequences: 6 of 24
When I think of people having affairs I always think of something my mother had said "the truth always has a way of coming out when you least expect it" and that has ALWAYS proven to be true for me in the past. No matter how much your spouse loves you or tries to forgive you an affair will always lay heavy on their hearts and... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues The difference between gay marriage and civil union: 2 of 7
Marriage by definition is being united with a person of the opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law at least that is the definition I read. Marriage is a sacred union between man and woman. No one should be given the right to change ANY centuries old traditions. If homose... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Is it appropriate for gay couples to adopt children?: 7 of 22
Homosexuals should know better than anyone, the difficulties and heartache that come with that kind of lifestyle. To consider raising a child in such a lifestyle is more than selfish. Children have so much to deal with growing up in today's society. It is common knowledge that growing up today is harder than it has ever been.... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Grieving during the holidays: 9 of 25
When I was a fourteen I baby sat for a woman who had three little girls. I knew after the first time I watched them that some thing wasn't right. The middle child, eighteen month old Chasity was dirty, she still hadn't started walking and had the worst diaper rash ever. There were bruises in unexplainable places and shapes, l... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Are homosexual acts natural or sinful?: 22 of 56
First off I would like to quote a man named Rev. Jerry Caplinger when he said "if you are asking me if something is right or wrong chances are you already know it's wrong". Yes the Bible speaks against homosexual acts and I will try to stick to the facts instead of my own beliefs or opinions.The Bible is very direct about wha... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues When and how to end a friendship: 47 of 113
Knowing when and how to end a friendship would depend on the situation and the friend. One may have many friends but having a true friends are rare. If you have a problem with a friend who has always been a faithful friend in the past and you know cares about you and has your in your best interest at heart but has simply made... More..