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At 38, I still don't believe I am totally grown up. There are times when I experience life with a child like enthusiasm. I guess this keeps me young at heart. Being a die hard fan of practical jokes doesn't always fair well with my family and friends. They

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Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes Realizations about love and past 'baggage': 2 of 26
Talk about a blast from the past. Recently as I was waiting for a bus, a car pulled up and the driver yelled my name. I looked but didn't recognize the face. He said his name and I was at a loss for words. It was my ex boyfriend who I had dated from the age of fourteen to twenty. He was my first love and I thought my world h... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) How to reduce dust in your house: 1 of 13
Dust, it seems like a never ending battle.You can spend the whole day cleaning and dusting, only to find it back on the tables the following day. The problem is, the air in our homes is full of dust. To reduce the amount of dust, you must cut it off at the source. To take a look at the contents of dust, would probably shock ... More..
Health & Fitness > Arthritis Basic facts about arthritis: 1 of 13
To hear the word arthritis, many picture their old granny, sitting in her chair, with her deformed knuckles and fingers contracted and curled. The truth is, arthritis is a broad term which refers to over one hundred different conditions. The symptoms can be very painful and debilitating. Gaining some basic knowledge about th... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Housekeeping safety tips: 1 of 12
Typically, our home is where we feel safest. The security felt within the confines of our own little sanctuary, often leaves us vulnerable. Safety precautions that would be practiced at work and elsewhere are disregarded. We mistakenly believe nothing bad could happen in our own home. Reality is, most accidents occur within ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Teen body image and the media: 5 of 55
Ask any teen about their body, and the vast majority will respond with some gripe about something they'd like to change. Most teens have a preconceived notion of what society expects in the way of looks. Why do they desperately strive to conform to an unrealistic set of standards? A lot of factors come into play, but the med... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Why you should spay your female cat: 1 of 11
Are you a responsible cat owner? Well let's see. You provide food, water and shelter for your feline friend. Veterinary visits take care of yearly vaccines and examinations. Your cat is lavished with love, attention and expensive toys. Your female cat isn't spayed? Three out of four ain't bad, but let me tell you why you rea... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How to cope with a bad pet neighbor: 1 of 11
Many things in life are beyond our control, such as who decides to move into our neighborhood. We are powerless when it comes to who buys the house next door, and whether they arrive with their own pets in tow, or just an attitude, we can find ourselves having to deal with bad pet neighbors. No, they don't hang a sign out fr... More..
Jobs & Careers > Health & Sciences Jobs Experiences working with the elderly: 1 of 11
Working as a health care aide for fifteen years I have had the pleasure of getting to know countless elderly patients. Some are so sweet you just want to pack them up and bring them home with you. Others aren't so pleasant, but who knows what their past has been like or what pain they are experiencing inside. None the less, ... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Finding fun careers working with animals: 1 of 11
Many fun career opportunities exist for those of us who love animals. Some may require a college degree and years of experience, while the qualifications for others may merely be a love and compassion for animals. Whatever career choice you make will prove to be a fun and rewarding experience. In the world of animals there's... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology How to identify a player in the dating game: 2 of 20
The dating game introduces us to many different personalities and people. The ones to be wary of are those vultures known as "players". Without warning they will swoop in and prey on your weaknesses. Once they have you securely gripped in their talons, your heart will mercilessly be ripped out. You will be left defenceless a... More..