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I am thirty-eight years old with a husband I love more than I did the day we were married thirteen years ago (July 29,1995).
We have two beautiful daughters (twelve and almost ten years old), two cats, one puppy, and a bunch of fish. We live in a tree bedroom

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Health & Fitness > Health Care Is universal health care politically feasible in the U.S.?: 1 of 13
Universal health care is a system in which each state pays for the health care of all its residents of a geographic or political entity regardless of their medical condition or financial status. Is this politically feasible? The answer would be no. Currently there are a few countries that practice this method, including Cana... More..
Health & Fitness > Cancer The risks of second hand smoke: 1 of 7
About Secondhand Smoke Secondhand smoke, also known as passive or environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), is produced by the smoke emitted from the burning tip of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar and the smoke that is exhaled from the smoker's lungs. The smoke coming from the tip of the smoking device is called sidestream smoke while ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Comparative Religion Understanding messianic Judaism: 2 of 8
Jews are an ethnic group that originated from the Israelites. A descendent of Abraham, they practice the religion of Judaism. Simply put, Judaism is the belief in God and that God should always direct our path. The core beliefs inherent in Judaism are based on faith in just one God who is unique and has no bodily form. This ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Ethnicity & Gender (Other) Are gay rights issues parallel or different from race-related civil rights in the US?: 7 of 24
Under United States law homosexuals and lesbians are entitled to act on their sexual orientation without fear of discrimination. They have not had to fight for the right to co-exist within the mainstream public while other racial groups have had an uphill battle in this area. To suggest that gay rights issues are the same as... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Lessons learned from the 2008 election: 2 of 4
The Turning Point in Our Nation's History November 4, 2008 and we just elected our first black president. While I did not vote for Barack Obama, I can recognize the huge step America took in electing the man, representing a race that has long been trampled on. The blacks in this country have suffered greatly and are now able... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) 4th of July cookout: Dos and don'ts: 23 of 40
July 4th is more than cookouts, picnics, and fireworks. We celebrate our nation's birth and independence on this day. July 4, 1776 was the day we declared our independence from Britain and became a democratic nation. The United States of America would become known as the land of the free and the home of the brave', offering ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Judas Iscariot: Good guy vs. bad guy?: 20 of 34
Was Judas a bad guy? Yes and no. Jesus needed to be betrayed so he could die for our sins. That being said, the following questions remain: how could someone who was a friend to Jesus betray him? How could someone lucky enough to view the miracles Jesus performed betray him? How could some one who was privileged enough to si... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy How rising gas prices have affected your daily life: 67 of 92
Gas prices in America have been rising steadily and may continue to rise if nothing is done to fix the situation. My family has complained as much as anyone else each time the gas price rises. However, now we look back and the very first time we complained when the price of gasoline rose doesn't seem as high and unmanageable... More..
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History Is the emotional impact of 9/11 as strong now as it was seven years ago?: 21 of 21
I'll never forget where I was or what I was doing the day this great nation of ours fell under attack. I was in my basement exercising and listening to my favorite country music station (93.7). Out of no where they broke in with the news that the twin towers had been attacked. Of course this ruined any drive I might have had... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Reflections: Medicaid, fraud, and entitlement issues: 4 of 4
What are the guidelines that determine whether one person is entitled to Medicaid before another person? We live in a society where people would rather take free handouts than work for a living. My dad always said that before he took advantage of the welfare system he would have to be totally crippled no arms or legs. The st... More..