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My formative years were spent on a farm in North Missouri during the Great Depression. I didn't know how poor we were because our life was just like that of our neighbors.

My elementary education was received at the one-room country schools, common during that

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Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery The history of Tupperware: 1 of 16
No self-respecting homemaker would have a kitchen without at least one item of Tupperware. Their website says it is one of the most trusted names in housewares and, as an owner of Tupperware pieces for many years, I believe that to be true. In their great variety of items can be found products in which a lunch can be carried,... More..
Relationships & Family > Ancestry & Genealogy Family history research: 1 of 15
Summer is the time genealogists hit the road in search of clues to their ancestors. Whether you go in the summer or some other time, before starting out on that trip there are plans that need to be made to make the most of it. The first step is to decide which branch of the family you want to research on this trip. Second - l... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Teaching tips: How to write lesson plans: 1 of 15
STEPS IN A LESSON PLANBefore structuring the basics of the lesson plan one must start by writing the goals and objectives to be accomplished by the lesson, then determining the materials which will be needed in the presentation. Next comes the development of the 5 basic steps in a lesson plan (1) review, (2) presentation, (3)... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Should the electoral college be abolished?: 2 of 27
The Antiquated Electoral College The results of the November 2000 presidential election clearly pointed out what many havesaid for years, "The Electoral College needs to be changed or abolished." George W. Bush was elected President by the Electoral College even though he did not have a majority of the votes of the people of ... More..
Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: How to make corned beef: 1 of 13
Corned beef is a cut of beef, usually brisket that has been cured in seasoned brine. The corn in corned beef has nothing to do with corn; it is a form of curing. In the days before refrigeration the meat was dry-cured in coarse "corns" of salt, about the size of kernels of corn. Today salt water is used instead of dry salt, b... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Using cooperative learning groups to accelerate student achievement: 1 of 12
The cooperative learning approach takes time to develop but can pay big rewards in accelerating student achievement over time. My use of cooperative learning has been in the area of language learning, but the ideas I put forth in this article can be used in any subject. In cooperative learning group work in the language class... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Bonding Family bonding: The little things that make a difference: 3 of 27
As children we four cousins felt we had two mothers. My mother, Naomi, with her girl and boy, and her only sister Kathryn, with her two boys, raised their two families together. Although not in the same household, the sisters did all of their work together so the children were together almost constantly. Kathryn's older s... More..
Relationships & Family > Ancestry & Genealogy Genealogy: How to obtain records of birth, death, marriage and divorce: 1 of 9
Finding Vital RecordsAs a person begins researching his/her family, one of the questions that comes to mind is, " How do I find vital records including birth, death, marriage and divorce dates about my ancestors?" This will not include web sites which would be a separate topic. What we will look at in this article is how to f... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Someone you admire: 4 of 35
An Angel on EarthIf there was ever an angel that lived on earth, it is my Aunt Kathryn. My mother's only sister, they were as different as night and day. Living in the shadow of an assertive, strong-willed sister fourteen years her senior must have done much to shape her personality. She constantly looked to her sister for re... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: My father: 15 of 122
MY FATHER WAS A WONDERFUL MANThat my father was a wonderful man is an opinion shared by neighbors, friends and family. He was a man that knew many hard times, endured much suffering but maintained his sense of humor, total honesty and moral uprightness throughout his life. Never have I heard anyone that knew him speak an unki... More..