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I am a happily married (12 years to date) mother of two. Got the pigeon pair! Lucky me! I am a passionate and imaginative writer with many fiction projects in the wings. I also love to talk and express my opinion (I have one on just about every subject! lol)

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Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Simple tips for preparing your house for sale: 10 of 80
Once you make the decision to sell your home there are a few things you need to consider. The first is: 1) What will a prospective buyer see when they look at your home? You need to detach yourself from any emotional attachments you have to your home and consider. Are the color schemes tired and dated? What is the condition o... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Careers: How not to burn bridges when you leave your job: 4 of 19
Quote: "Help me to be careful of the toes I step on today as they may be connected to the ass that I may have to kiss tomorrow".I don't know who wrote that. But I wholeheartedly agree. So how do you do it? How do you leave a job without letting them all know what you thought of them? The first step is in the wording of your r... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms Keeping religion to yourself: 6 of 19
It's interesting that allot of the conflicts in the world come down to religious differences. People who have a religion feel compelled to go out and impose that religion on someone else. This in and of itself wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for the inability of religious people to accept someone else believes something diff... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives US elections 2008: Chelsea Clinton campaigns at colleges for mother Hillary: 2 of 5
Chelsea Clinton is a savvy intelligent young woman who is a testaments to her mother. I think her efforts in campaigning for her mother should be applauded. To be questioned by other students about the Monica Lewinsky scandal and handle it in such a composed manner takes guts. Chelsea offers many students an opportunity they ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts How to create a biographical scrapbook album: 1 of 1
Creating a Biographical Album can be one of the most rewarding scrapbooking experiences you'll ever have. By creating an album that spans the lifetime of one person whether they be a friend or family member you are immersing yourself in someones life and should know them better at the end of the album than when your journey b... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design Web design tips: Text tags best practices: 1 of 1
When designing a web site it is important to first consider the purpose of the site. Will it sell something? Will it convey information? Will it do a little of both? Then decide who will be reading it. Defining your target market is very important as this will help decide the language you use. You must always ensure that the ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Tips for a professional scrapbook layout: 4 of 7
I know it is the aim of all scrapbookers to produce layouts that they love! And really at the end of the day that is all that matters. But if you want your layouts to look like they were done by a profession so that they will be chosen for publication then I have a few ideas and tips that I think will aid you in that endeavou... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Risky Child Behaviors How do I stop sibling rivalry?: 9 of 14
Although Sibling Rivalry will exist in some small degree it can be minimized and even turned into a positive thing. This process really starts as soon as the second child is born. Making sure the first child doesn't feel pushed aside is tricky but a few hints and tips I found useful were; 1. Ensure guests and visitors don't f... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life When you met your spouse: Stories of how married couples met: 98 of 143
I was lucky. My girlfriend (we'll call her Toni) met her husband (we'll call him Andrew) across a crowded bar. Their eyes met and they bonded. And so began their relationship. My husband is a friend of Andrew's and for a few months we were nothing more than 'friends'. Unbeknown to me though my now husband (we'll call him Shan... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations A call to put Christ back in Christmas: 45 of 57
Perhaps the call should not be to put Christ back in Christmas but to remove him completely from the ritual?The fact that Christ's birth was not at this time of year (as hypothesized by many scholars, scientists and religious leaders) and the undeniable fact that Christmas has been turned into a commercial circus.... I for on... More..