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My name is Mary M. Redoutey, MA, LMFT.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California and was once a reporter for the Orange County Register's weekly newspaper, the Community Edition and for other newspapers.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I hear you: 1 of 142
Her mother told her to do something.The teen-aged girl, perfected in the use of selective responding,did not move a muscle... She instead,just pretended that she did not hear.If she were to have told her mother what she was thinking...Perhaps it might have beensomething like this:"I hear you... But that does not mean that I w... More..
Travel > Air Travel & Airlines Should airlines charge more for overweight passengers?: 1 of 18
When United Airlines announced that it was going to charge obese people double the fare for travel, many people were outraged and with good reason. Airlines should not charge their overweight or obese passengers more to fly.Charging overweight and/or obese people more money to fly is counter-productive.It has been estimated t... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Healthful pantry staples to keep on hand: 1 of 15
A well stocked pantry is an essential thing to have in these uncertain economic times and there are certain staples that should be in every kitchen:Rice, whether it be long grain, brown, wild or pilaf, is a staple in many countries and is great to have in the pantry as are various types of dried beans and peas. Pearl barley a... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Rain: 2 of 23
Love falls softlylike gentle rainupon my soul,cascading down,into my heart,into my heart.I was tired, sad, and lonely,wanting someone new to comeand sing me his song,And then you came.And then you came.Love falls softlylike gentle rainupon my soul,cascading down,into my heart.into my heart.I looked into your eyesand saw wisdo... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Getting pulled over by a police officer: 7 of 76
Some people have a great ability to find their way anywhere... I can honestly say that I am not one of those people.I am directionally challenged. I do not know the difference between North, South, East or West at times other than Sunrise and Sunset. And I sometimes find that I do not have a a firm grasp on Left and Right eit... More..
Arts & Humanities > History (Other) Do large buildings reflect an advanced society or powerful minority?: 2 of 16
When I went to Los Angeles, California, recently and visited its Downtown section at night, I realized that large buildings reflect a "powerful minority" rather than reflecting an "advanced society."I was saddened to see the large numbers of homeless people sleeping on the sidewalks and streets in their cardboard boxes, tents... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Body dysmorphic disorder: What you need to know: 1 of 8
Wendy looked in the mirror intently, and said to herself. "I look so ugly. Look at my nose. It is huge. Look at my breasts. They are too small. Look at me." Yet were anyone to have seen her face and her figure, they would have been unable to find any fault with her as she was beautiful. She was beautiful to everyone else and ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love does not die: 49 of 312
I carry the stone with me everywhere I go,tucked away in my purse pocket,safe in a purple and pink satin pouch,it is my proof that life goes on after deathand that love does not die.In 2006, my good friend and adopted brotherin the Lakota tradition , a man, namedHe Who Walks With Many Bears, died on March 7,at 7 p.m. in bed 7... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Seeds: 20 of 106
No one ever said that growth wasgoing to be easy.Do the seeds likethe feeling ofrapid expansion,tearing seed coats,a ripping away and bursting out,a rooting down anda springing upto become?Is there, as with us,a feeling of unknowing?We look at the beauty of spring,the flowers;the tender grasses,and never wonderabout the feeli... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Issues (Other) Should the DEA enforce federal anti-drug laws in states, like California, where voters have legalized medical marijuana?: 2 of 10
I have never used marijuana (or any other drugs for that matter), yet I believe the DEA should not enforce federal anti-drug laws in States, like California, where voters have legalized medical marijuana.I believe that the rights of the people should trump the right of the Federal Government in most cases, and that in this ca... More..