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I am a single stay-at-home mother of one who finally found a profitable way to stay home. No, it's certainly not an easy road and it's not always fun, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm finally making a living doing the writing I've always loved, I'm

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Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End: 4 of 46
Here it is, the end of the saga of Captain Jack Sparrow and his misfit crew...or rather, the misfit crew that's served under enough captains to make their head spin but that Jack always manages to make his way back to. In the past two movies we followed the adventures of Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Jack Sparrow (Johnny De... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Blood Diamond: 3 of 34
Let's go all the way back to 1999...a long trip, I know. Perhaps a slightly longer trip would be to 1999 in the heart of Sierra Leone, a land far removed from our comfortable and free way of life. This was the height of the diamond rush and the aftershock of a U.S. embargo on diamonds taken from troubled areas. A time when sm... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Coping with depression: 3 of 33
Depression is possibly the least understood disease experienced by any human. Yes, I said disease. Many people think depression is feeling sad or down for a period of time, but those of us who actually have to live with its worst side effects know that it is something that can completely take over your mood and your normal fu... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Cars: 1 of 11
Lightning McQueen is the big rookie out on the track this year. He's cocky, he's fast, and he has a whole slew of fans just waiting for him to win the ultimate racing championship (especially for a rookie), the Piston Cup. He's certain (in his own mind) of a win and is focused on winning the big sponsorship, Dinoco, since the... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Last King of Scotland: 2 of 21
In 1971 Idi Amin, like so many dictators before him, was welcomed by the people of Uganda with singing and celebration, each person certain that - finally - here was a true leader for their people who would bring about the kind of prosperity each previous leader had promised. What they got proved to be far removed from their ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Munich: 1 of 10
September 1972. The Olympic Games are underway in Germany and Olympic athletes are enjoying the camaraderie of their fellow Olympians in the city of Munich. The memories of World War II are beginning to fade and everyone is prepared to have a great time. That is, until members of a Palestinian terrorist group known as Black S... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Evan Almighty: 2 of 17
Evan Baxter (Steve Carell), last seen in the 2003 hit Bruce Almighty,has gone on from being just an anchor man to running for Congress. Upon his election, he and his family move to a gigantic house on the outskirts of Washington, D.C. and he prepares for a life full of the success he always dreamed of. But of course, we never... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Happy Feet: 2 of 16
Emperor Penguins use song for every expression in their life...most importantly, to attract a mate. Every penguin must sing to fit into society, but that's usually not a problem since they're born with wonderful singing talent. That is, it's no problem for any penguin except one.One hatches named Mumble (baby Mumble's voice i... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry: 2 of 16
Men who work together in the line of duty often form very close, indelible friendships unlike any other. These are men who have lived and worked side-by-side, faced untold dangers and possibly saved each other's lives, they know they can trust each other without reservation and that the other will always be there for them. Bu... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Pirates of the Caribbean 2 - Dead Man's Chest: 2 of 16
If you enjoyed Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, you're probably eager to see the next chapter in the story, Dead Man's Chest. If you haven't seen the first yet I'd recommend waiting on the second, though a lot of it will still make sense without seeing the first (it just won't be as much fun because you... More..