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Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Independence Day and its meaning for Americans today: 2 of 41
Independence Day means, to many Americans, a time to continue a tradition of celebration that honors our Declaration of Independence from British Rule. A day in which memorialized are America's Founding Fathers, like George Washington and those who signed the Declaration of Independence such as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jeffe... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism What atheists believe in: 1 of 20
What atheists believe in is not a question in which one can presume to answer for all atheists; the only area another atheist can attest to is that atheists do not believe in gods or goddesses. Within many church or religious brochures you will find a list of "What we believe", such a thing does not exist for atheists - altho... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) A brief history of Bastille Day: 2 of 27
Many factors contributed the upheaval of French citizens that led to the storming of the Bastille Prison, on July 14, 1789, that essentially marked the beginning of the French Revolution. By the time Louis XVI became the King of France with his wife Marie Antoinette by his side as queen in 1774, decades of tensions within the... More..
Education > Homeschooling Homeschooling: The hype and the truth: 1 of 12
By now, we are all too aware of the hype stemming from both sides of the home schooling camp. Before focusing on the hype and finding the balance of wherein lies the truth, we really should address what many of us have in common - we want what is best for our nation's children. Regardless of your opinions for or against homes... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) The best Bastille Day celebrations in France: 1 of 12
Paris, La Rochelle, Saint Raphael, Poiters, Carcassonne, and Avignon are just a few of many cities that offer the best Bastille Day celebrations in France annually, on July 14th. You could choose to gaze at the Eiffel Tower in all its magnificence, or take off your shoes and go for a romantic stroll along a beach, or meander ... More..
Education > Homeschooling Motivating your homeschooled child: 1 of 12
Sometimes we, as parents, go into panic mode when one or more of our home schooled children does not seem motivated when it comes to their learning. Advice pertaining to this issue will vary and, depending on your parenting style, you most assuredly will gear more towards authors whose style is more in-line with your views. T... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Is it against Christian principles to judge others?: 3 of 35
Whether it is against Christian principles to judge others is not strictly a matter of "yes" or "no" but is rather somewhere in between. Not only that but it also depends on the situation, how the reader interprets a passage(s), and the context of any given scripture. First, it is important to define the word, judge, accordin... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) How to know if you're a christian: 5 of 54
You never really *know*. Confess your sins, accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, accept that Jesus Christ was/is God incarnate, be baptized, believe the Bible is the inerrant and infallible and inspired Word of God, be baptized, believe in the Trinity. Boom! You are a Christian. Well, at least you think you are but then, acc... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy How rising gas prices have affected your daily life: 9 of 92
"Mom, is Dad coming home for lunch today?" asked our children."No, he isn't." I replied, knowing they would be disappointed. As a single income family, by choice, we were already on a tight budget before the gas prices began their almost daily ascent. Two years ago we opted for a ten-year mortgage so that we could have our mo... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Swimming pools: 1 of 8
When thinking about the humorous and memorable events that have taken place in our pool over the past ten years, I can think of many that brought laughter and smiles at the expense of a family member, friend, or myself. However, the one that springs to mind immediately, though humans are slightly involved, is more about - oh,... More..