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I remember my first book when I was nine. It was a school project. I wrote a spin off of "Jack and the Beanstalk" called "The Little Guy in the Big Castle". I still have the book, it's contact-papered cardboard covering binded the small pages together. I remember

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Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs When he leaves you for another woman: 1 of 24
Here I was, this well rounded woman, with clear life goals, in love, married, happy. We talked about everything. We were very close. We were best friends.Then came a day when I realized he was distant. It had been about a week when I realized that he wasn't talking to me, chatting like we usually did. When I asked him what wa... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor Should you have an epidural or natural childbirth?: 2 of 42
My answer for the sake of debate is yes. However, I don't necessarily believe EVERY woman should have one. I'm simply saying that it's a choice, an option for those who would rather enjoy their baby's birth to the fullest, for those who think that the severe pain of childbirth would strip them of their opportunity to embrace ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Christmas caroling horror stories: 1 of 17
I was seven years old, I think (it's been awhile), when the children's choir at my church stated that we'd be going Christmas caroling to help raise money for the parish the church had set up for the season. I was so excited! I was new to the church and this was the first group I'd ever been a part of. I loved to sing! I felt... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Why we write: 11 of 182
Why do I write? I write for many reasons, I suppose, even though most people want one clear cut answer. But there is no one answer for me here. I have several reasons why I write, which I will provide details to below.The first would have to be because I'm not an articulate person. I stumble on my words through speech. Writin... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Open letter to undecided voters in the 2008 US election: 2 of 29
Dear Undecided Voter,I know your pain because I am there, too.I don't generally write about politics. I can't stand politics. I don't understand politics. I don't know enough of the jargon politicians use to understand if they are BSing me or not. But as an American citizen, I have a duty, an obligation, to make a decision in... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Working Parents Stay at home vs. working moms: Why the debate is irrelevant: 3 of 34
To the extreme left we have the stay-at-home mothers who say that working moms ("working" being a term used to indicate that Mom is out of the house at least 40 hours a week or more and has their child in day care or uses a full time sitter) cannot be good mothers. They must not love their children because they aren't there f... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why people should be more tolerant of those who are overweight: 1 of 6
Ah, the Battle of the Bulge. For most people, being overweight is something they've struggled with most of their lives. Therefore, it isn't a "battle". A battle suggests a short burst of struggle. For most people "war" is the most appropriate term.My weight problem began in childhood, even before I was considered fat by my pe... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face The stay-at-home mom's guide to staying sane: 7 of 38
At some point, it gets exhausting. Grandma calls to ask you to come vacuum under her bed. Your Dad asks you to pick him up from work when his car dies. Your brother wants you to pick up his dry cleaning. Your sister asks you to take her daughter to the dentist. Your family suffers from the ignorance that runs rampant the minu... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: American Idol: 7 of 34
Alright. Enough is enough. I sat by and watched as the Barbie Dolls would come in on seasons past, only have adequate or less then adequate voices, and still be put through to Hollywood or even worse... gasp!... through to the final twenty four.So in this day and age where we as a society are trying to teach our young girls t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Testimonies: Healing by faith: 3 of 13
I'm not what people would consider a typical Bible thumper. I don't quote scripture, I don't go to church that often, and I don't preach my faith to others on a regular basis. I don't believe that the above mentioned qualities is what makes a person a great Christian. Faith for me is just that; plain and simple faith. A perso... More..