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Like so many others, I'm new. At least I'm new to this website. Actually I've been around long enough to be called a senior citizen. The important part of me is, I really like to write. I've done it all my life. I've published a few articles

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Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Loyalty: Dogs vs. cats: 1 of 36
Attack CatsAnyone who knows me is aware that I consider dogs our best friend. I have had many different canine friends, all of which were loyal, loving and trustworthy. Indeed, dogs are the greatest of all animals and God's finest gift to mankind.When I started high school, my parents hired a professional dog handler to show ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Should dogs be indoor or outdoor pets?: 2 of 60
Dogs: An Indoor or Outdoor Pet?Talk about dogs as pets and the question of where they should reside will undoubtedly arise early in the conversation and provoke many debates.I grew up in a family that raised and showed dogs, and naturally we had a kennel where our dogs lived. Compared to the existence of many outside dogs, ou... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Psychology If dogs could talk: Are you listening?: 1 of 23
If dogs could talk: Are you listening?What's with the big IF? Of course they talk! Humans think that because a dog can't verbalize in the same manner as its master that it can't talk. The truth is: talking is only one form of communicating. The problem is: humans don't always listen.There are classes and self-help books for p... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Psychology Common dog behaviors explained: 1 of 12
Dogs' Behavior ExplainedDogs' behavior is always logical. Sometimes we have difficulty understanding their logic but when we learn to converse with each other, their actions become as clear as words in a book. Before we can affectively communicate with dogs, we must understand their heritage. Centuries ago, for whatever reaso... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Final judgment: 3 of 35
It rained today.Yellow, brown, red and gold leaves floated softly toward the ground.It rained today,but the sun shone and consumed the leaves with sunlight.It rained today a myriad of souls whose earthly lives had passed.People said the year was ending.It rained today in celebration of all whose lives were just beginning. More..
Education > Educational Philosophy The definition of a teacher: 3 of 25
The common definition of a teacher is one who imparts knowledge. Webster does not define a teacher as one with a Master's Degree, nor as one who teaches as a profession. That in itself leaves the subject wide open.A teacher is a parent, sibling, relative, friend, neighbor, spiritual leader, or, in this society, television, ma... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Why dogs are called man's best friend: 5 of 38
Extraordinary FriendshipsThey may be black, brown, red, white or gray; large, medium or small; male or female, but there is no doubt that dogs are our best friends.Dogs are loyal, protective and understanding of our mood shifts. They ask for little in return: a warm bed, some food and water, and an occasional pat on the head.... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Pagan & Earth-Based Religions Testimonies: Why I follow pagan traditions: 2 of 13
I attended Catholic school as a child and pursued Catholicism's teachings at several times in my life. The rituals were, to my young mind, a mysterious reflection of an equally mysterious God.Since the Catholic history taught that Roman Catholicism was the original Christian religion, I was unable to summarily dismiss it as t... More..
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care What is the most important problem that senior citizens face today: 6 of 33
Senior Citizen InvisibilityEveryone has their share of problems, even children. On the other end of the scale are the problems apparently inherent to senior citizens. Immediately everyone thinks of finances and poor health as leading the list. As a certified Senior Citizen, I can assure you these are definitely problems but p... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Exposing the destructive nature of negative talk: 3 of 16
We live in a society where the acceptable norm is to insult others in an effort to solicit laughter! This has developed into a fine art which has provided comedians with a quick route to fame and riches. Personal responsibility for our words and actions is not a factor.Who first decided it is humorous to spotlight someone's p... More..