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Who am I? ... the introvert who loves to curl up with a book on her own? the extrovert who delights in celebrating life with others? If you try to define me too precisely, I'll feel compelled to break free. Watch out, for I am a rebel with a cause: defending

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Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Seeing life through a child's eyes: 5 of 13
My baby gurgled with delight. She watched the large spider crawling down the wall towards her and reached out to pick it up, quite oblivious to harm. Fortunately I saw what was happening and quickly intervened.From the moment of birth, it is the instinctive nature of a baby to trust. First and foremost, he trusts his mother, ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Is Jesus the only way of salvation?: 32 of 82
A Christian is one who believes that Jesus' words are true, and has placed his trust in those words. Jesus himself stated quite categorically, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me " (John 14:6). He spoke these words to one of his disciples who had just asked him, "Lord, we don... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Birth of a child: 28 of 70
Floating, buoyant,Secure in my waterbed.Gentle rippling, soft musical sounds.Peace reigns ... but not for long!Sudden intrusion of violent movement.Waves of pain, gasping for breath.The walls close in. What gives?And then ... a final squeeze,Explosion of light and sound.Soft, comforting arms.A new world. A new life. More..
Arts & Humanities > European History Teaching the history of the Holocaust to adults: 2 of 5
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil, is for good men to do nothing", a famous quote incorrectly attributed to Edmund Burke, could well have been said of the Holocaust. In retrospect it is easy to point the finger; at the time, it would seem, few were actually aware of what was happening.Many might argue that Nev... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Poetry analysis: The Owl and The Pussycat, by Edward Lear: 5 of 12
Edward Lear's whimsical nonsense-poem "The Owl and the Pussycat", which he wrote when 76 years of age, was primarily dedicated to children who have a wonderful appreciation of the ridiculous. What child, upon reading "They took some honey and plenty of money wrapped up in a five pound note", is going to ask, "Who eats the hon... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies School districts should bar anyone from bringing peanut products to school: 25 of 59
SCHOOL DISTRICTS SHOULD NOT BAR ANYONE FROM BRINGING PEANUT PRODUCTS TO SCHOOLThe incidence of allergies of all kinds has grown markedly in western countries over the past few decades, although it is lower in non-industrialized countries and rural areas. In the United States, the prevalence of childhood peanut allergy has dou... More..
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Vegetarian style stuffed peppers: 11 of 25
This recipe is simple to prepare, tasty and full of nutrition. It is ideal for a leisurely weekend lunch. Start the preparation an hour before you intend to serve lunch. The quantities below serve four people.INGREDIENTS4 red bell peppers3 tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup chopped button mushrooms2 cloves garlic, crushed1 1/2 cups pre... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy The missing ingredient in education: 26 of 59
The apprenticeship style of learning appears to be no longer a valid component of education. There was a time when the education of children would be primarily via parents and mentors, those entrusted with the awesome task of passing on to the next generation the things that had been tested and proved true and valid through l... More..
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Travel experiences: Off the beaten path: 42 of 84
It seemed a crazy idea right from the start, and my friends and family told me so! After all, I had never met Lilly Pushpa and her son Babu. My only contact with them had been by email. A year ago Lilly had seen my name and contact details on a United States web site that was a resource for house churches around the world. As... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Exercise to reduce stress: 11 of 22
Now, probably more than at any time in history, our levels of stress and depression are high and steadily rising. The causes are numerous. Stress in the workforce is common. We struggle to meet deadlines, to please the boss, to deal with conflict in the workplace. Or we may be out of work and wondering how to get a job. Finan... More..