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I was an Elementary School Teacher for several years. Since then I have worked for a Bank and then for a payroll processing firm. I knew I wanted to write so I took a basic writing course with the Institute of Children's Literature in Connecticut. I attended

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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why we make mistakes: 3 of 236
We make mistakes because we are human. You have heard the adage: To err is human. But there are circumstances that cause people to make some mistakes. It could be inexperience, lacking concentration, stress or age. The encyclopedia states that a mistake is an error or fault in action, judgment, perception or understanding. Th... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development Teaching children ethics: 1 of 14
From the time Eve hid herself in the Garden of Eden and covered her nakedness with a fig leaf, we sometimes instinctively know when we are doing something wrong. I say 'sometimes' because at other times we have to be taught the correct way to behave in a given situation. Nathan has to be taught to admit he broke his sister's ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Mistakes: 9 of 93
I make so many foolish mistakes,It worries me so, it makes my head ache.I forgot the alarm, so I got to work late.I was in such a haste on another work day,That the color of each shoe was hard to compare.I think I am the world's worse cook,It makes no different if I follow the cook book.The custard I made came out like glook.... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Are parents responsible for how their children act as adults?: 3 of 30
This question is not that easy to answer. We humans are very complex by nature. There are a variety of factors that influence our behavior. For example, the people we associate with, the media, culture and the environment. Yet I am voting yes to this question because the responsibility rest with parents to steer their childre... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods How far should you push your children to succeed?: 26 of 168
The way parents encourage their children to succeed in life is very important. Expecting too much from your child is just as bad as expecting too little.Children need encouragement, love and direction. Let the child know what is expected of him or her at an early age. This could be done with some prodding without being overtl... More..
Business > Management Ethics To what extent does the Bible influence business ethics?: 2 of 12
The extent to which the Bible influence business ethics is unintentional. The teachings of the Bible promote commonsense, wisdom and integrity in every aspect of life. These are the same things that good business leaders strive for. The Bible stresses that these characteristics are necessary for long time success in business ... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Tips for living a low-stress lifestyle: 1 of 5
We can make our life less stressful by following a few rules. Stress is caused by the inability to adapt to change. It is also the failure to respond appropriately to emotional or physical threats. Stress affects the mind, the body and behavior. All stress is not bad. Good stress motivates you to get things done. It also keep... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) How to tell if a job is really for you: 1 of 5
It was said that too many people quit looking for work when they find a job. A lot of young people are persuaded to study for careers which pay well instead of those of which they are suited. This can lead to disillusion and unhappiness. It is a happy person who find his or her true calling in life by doing the job he or she ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms Are some prayers left unanswered?: 2 of 9
People pray all the time. Sometimes people pray automatically when they are faced with a sudden calamity like an accident or a natural disaster. At such times, people aren't really looking for an answer to their prayer. It is likely they are looking for reassurance, comfort and endurance. People prayer for many reasons. They ... More..
Relationships & Family > Talking with Teens & Children Parents, don't provoke your children to anger: 2 of 8
The United States Government states that yearly 1.5million youth run away or are sent away from home. There are 200,000 on the streets at any given time. Of these 5,000 die from assault, illness and suicide. The parents of these children have to take most of the blame for all this carnage.Today's technology has made our child... More..