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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why it pays to have good morals: 1 of 38
There are many rules in football. It is ironic that we live in a world where good morals are not always appreciated; however, football, complete with referees who carry flags in their pockets, has been popular for decades. Laws, rules and good morals are not always popular, but they are necessary. Since I am writing this arti... More..
Health & Fitness > Brain & Nerve Conditions Living with Multiple Sclerosis: 2 of 35
When I first received word from a neurologist that I had multiple sclerosis, it was over 20 years ago. I went through several stages.The first stage was denial. I just couldn't get my mind around the diagnosis. Frankly, I had to make myself say the words slowly, "multiple sclerosis". It was foreign to me. Friends reminded me ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Justice System The state should force the mentally ill into treatment even if they are not an "imminent threat" to themselves or others: 1 of 13

My mother was a paranoid schizophrenic. If you are reading this and you have a family member with a similar diagnosis, you know the difficult decisions that have to be made, not only for your physical and mental well being, but your loved ones.My mother attempted suicide numerous times. In fact, there were so many times that ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Tips for selling your collections: 1 of 10
Collecting has been fun for you through the years, but it may be time to consider selling your collection. It is time for others to enjoy your items, especially if it means cash in your pocket. The first step, after you have made the decision to let go of your collection, is to research the prices of similar items. If you ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Reflections: Overcoming worry through faith: 1 of 9
I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis a few years ago. Shortly after the diagnosis, I began to attend informative meetings and found myself focusing on the person in the room who had the worse symptoms and, believe me, there are some people with very serious symptoms. I was on a big learning curve, and one of my first less... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice Clothes shopping: Tips for men buying for women: 3 of 23
Do you have sweaty palms? Is your heart beating quickly? These are all symptoms of a man shopping in the women's zone.The definition of shopping to most men is to run in the store as quickly as possible, pick your item, and then get back to your car so you can hear the rest of your football game on the radio. Hearing the rest... More..
Jobs & Careers > Online Jobs (Other) How to use the Internet to work from home: 7 of 46
The Internet highway has made parts of the world and business so much easier, affordable and accessible. If one has a business today, it is the norm to have a website. This opens the door for numerous opportunities for people who would like to work from home. Creating your own website can be challenging but worth the effort.T... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Guide to creating and keeping baby books: 3 of 16
CREATING A BABY BOOKFew things bring more joy than creating a customized baby book. Whether it is for your own baby or a close friend, you can get your creative juices flowing when you understand that there is no "mistake" when you are being creative. This is especially true when creating a scrapbook. The more messes your bab... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Taking your dog to obedience class: 4 of 13
Obedience class for Max and I was not even an option. It was a necessity! I met our black lab, Max, in front of a Wal-Mart with his siblings and an owner who didn't want the hefty price I would have to pay at a pet store for a "purebred" without registration papers! Yes, there were many clues, but my husband and I fell in lov... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Buyer's guide to antique books: 2 of 6
If you like a good hunt, then purchasing and collecting antique books may be the kind of excitement you would love. There are few things more fun than going on vacation and finding an out of the way bookstore, especially if there is a room where rare and out of print books are stored. Have a seat and leisurely enjoy an old bo... More..