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Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) Was the California Supreme Court right in legalizing gay marriage?: 2 of 27

NO to Gay Marriages!Just because a court says it is legal for gays to get married does not make it right. Judges are fallible, just like the rest of us. The California voters overwhelmingly (61% in favor) voted to have marriage defined as between a man and a woman in 2001. Who are the judges to throw the will of the people ou... More..
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles Helping your partner with health issues: 3 of 34
"Till death do us part, in sickness and in health . . . " Whether you took these vows in marriage or whether you are in a committed monogamous relationship, you must take these promises to heart. If you have a strong relationship and consider yourselves an iron-clad couple, then you have a duty to honor each other under all c... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues The ethics of animal welfare: 1 of 10
Concern for animal welfare is essential in an ethical society. Without concern for animals we will exterminate all species. There are several countries where the ethics of animal welfare is late in developing, thus we see many species disappearing rapidly. America had its period of lack of concern for animals, which I will ad... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife What happens when we die?: 23 of 193

People have been trying to answer since we`first came on the scene whether one believes in creationism or evolution.The scientific definition of death is that all life functions cease to exist. We lose all ability to feel pain, etc. If one has been suffering from a debilitating, painful, or terminal illness, death can be a wo... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft Do you believe in witchcraft?: 3 of 25
The topic is, "Do you believe in witchcraft?" This obviously calls for a personal opinion - not just a definition. My opinion is, "Yes! I believe in witchcraft."Many, but not all, organized religions have a provision for belief in witchcraft. I do mean that organized religions (speaking mainly of Judaism, Islam, and Christian... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Deer hunting adventures: 1 of 6
I accompanied my husband for many deer hunts in Oregon over a period of 16 years. The West coast is home mainly to the Blacktail deer, which are unpredictable and not easy to pattern. Each group, or herd, has a large home range; they will be one place one day and someplace else another day. They are a challenging animal to hu... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Practicing safety in the kitchen: 4 of 13

I read many of the articles posted to this topic of kitchen safety. All are very good and very timely. I am adding some advice of my own and taking it several steps further. At first reading, some of you may think I am nuts or that my advice is excessive. That is okay with me, but really think about what I am saying here in r... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Combat the flu with innovative prevention: 2 of 5
[font=Helvitica][pitch=12]Let's get serious about preventing flu and other communicable diseases, respiratory and gastrointestinal.Staying positive, getting a massage, getting enough rest, drinking plenty of fluids, eating a healthy diet, exercising appropriately are all wonderful ways to stay healthy. However, there are seve... More..
Personal Finance > Investing Basics Why should you trust your money to an investment firm?: 2 of 5
Making the Most of Your Cash InvestmentsI don't have the time or knowledge to micromanage my retirement fund. Do you? Some amateurs really have a knack for it, but most people not involved in the financial industry do not.If you are not and you are a working stiff like most of us, your retirement fund would probably be better... More..
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles How negativity affects your relationship: 24 of 48
Let's air our dirty laundry. None of us has a perfect marriage or relationship. I speak from a wealth of experience, having been married 3 times, the first one ending in divorce, the second one in widowhood, and the third one now lasting 20 years.Once you have been married for a while and the bloom is off the rose, it is easi... More..