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From the beginning I was a scientist and a writer. I was also fascinated by large families and wanted one of my own as soon as possible.

My science interest was based on an urgency to KNOW, and better than learning, to find out for myself. My first experiment

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Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Amazing desserts: 10 of 147
Easy Pumpkin Coconut CustardSeveral tasty variations follow the main recipe.This gluten-free dessert is for anyone who loves pumpkin pie, but does have time with all the work, or can't eat the crust! It is also dairy-free.Take a pound of pumpkin from your freezer (if you put some away last fall), or open a large can of store-... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Should there be a special tax on junk foods?: 1 of 12
Why Junk Foods Should Be TaxedCongress has several reasons for applying taxes to consumed goods at the national level, and state legislatures, using similar arguments, impose taxes on their citizens as well. In the case of junk food, taxation is appropriate at both levels.First, these three reasons for imposing taxes account ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Process (Other) Do great writers rely more on effort or insight?: 7 of 56
No doubt great writers employ both effort and insight in their writing, but which is more important?On the one hand, insight is critical. Insight suggests an understanding previously out of reach by the reader, so that the reader feels the time he or she invests in the written material to be worthwhile, worth his time, worthy... More..
Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: Cream of broccoli soup: 3 of 22
Cream of Spring Broccoli Soup, Quick and EasyThis soup is simple enough for a family supper, but elegant enough for the soup course of a dinner party. The flavors are subtle and satisfying. Use only the best ingredients so the wonderful wholesome flavors shine through.While this recipe really benefits from fresh broccoli, it ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Tips for picking books your gifted child will appreciate: 2 of 10
A gifted child often feels at home at the library, but sometimes a trip there with a parent to replenish the home book supply is not practical. Then the parent is left with the challenging task of picking books that will be appreciated. Just remember it is far better to choose for the child than for the child to be left with ... More..
Education > Homeschooling Homeschooling high school level students: 1 of 4
Best of Homeschool: Self-Guided EducationIn pursuit of a good education for my 6 children, I tried several avenues:1. Let the schools take care of it;2. Send them to school but keep in touch with the teachers;3. Send them to a small hands-on private school;4. Teach at the small hands-on private school;5. Send them to a big ex... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms Do sacred texts have to be written?: 3 of 9
Do sacred texts have to be written? No, not written by the hand of man with pen on paper, or with stylus on clay, or with ochre on rock. Sacred texts can be and have been written by the hand of God and are waiting to be read - and in fact are being read today.A sacred text is a tangible record of a message from God, either di... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption The benefits of adoption: 7 of 18
Adoption - Some Challenges, Much JoyWhile many couples feel that two children is more than they can successfully manage, others don't seem to be able to have enough children. They love each child, the interactions between their children, fun of having their children's friends visit - and deep inside they want more and more.Of... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Is it morally wrong to use mice or dogs in medical research?: 20 of 48
In the summer of 1963, I had a job at Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research in their mouse lab. The task at hand was to find a cure for childhood leukemia.My first few days on the job as a lab tech, I had to learn how to inject mice. Mice are small and fast, so in the days before the job began I had run through severa... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes The best communities for families to live in Massachusetts: 1 of 1
Two Great Massachusetts Towns For FamiliesMassachusetts provides every type of community imaginable, large and small, urban and rural, white color and blue, suburban and inner-city. Some of them are great for families. Education is typically of the highest priority for Massachusetts parents, but some towns provide that and mo... More..