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Hello all. I am a mother of two great boys ages 25 and 23. I am married to my husband for 26 years and he not only is my husband but he is my best friend. We live in a suburb of New York 40 miles North of the City and have 2 dogs a Rottweiler named Sable,

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Arts & Humanities > Awareness & Reality The difference between knowledge and common sense: 4 of 41

What is the difference between knowledge and common sense? Well the number one difference is that you won't find common sense in a book. You won't learn common sense by reading about it. Knowledge can be gained by reading and academics but not common sense.I see smart people all they time struggle in life. Yes they are smart ... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) Was the California Supreme Court right in legalizing gay marriage?: 5 of 27

My vote is no on this subject and it's not because I have anything against being gay. I feel that they have rights as lifetime partners and there should be a legal contract however I don't believe that it should be marriage. Marriage to me is sacred and a religious ceremony. It is a commitment between a man and woman. What ma... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Should dogs be indoor or outdoor pets?: 12 of 60

Dogs are wonderful indoor pets. They become part of your family. Dogs are social and need to be around you or your family whatever the set up is. Why anyone would want to get a dog and keep them outside is beyond my comprehension. What is the point? Do you really want a dog? Do you even want a pet? Dogs are indoor pets.A dog ... More..
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles How to manage family differences: 6 of 28

This is not as hard as some people think it is. I am sure we have all heard the saying;"When in Rome, do as the Romans do" Well to some degree there is truth to that. Making the differences work for you just means that you need to keep an open mind accept the differences not everyone enjoys what you do and vice versa. Be will... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Foster homes or animal shelters: Which is better for stray dogs looking for a home?: 4 of 18

The question here is; Which is better for stray dogs looking for a home? Foster Homes or Shelters are the options for an answer. It's a complicated question, ideally a foster home is the best place for a dog. But given the number of dogs that are either stray, rescued from puppy mills or turned in there are just not enough fo... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training Is crating your dog cruel?: 5 of 22

Crating dogs is not cruel. As a matter of fact it is anything but cruel, as long as you use properly. Crating is not a punishment. A crate is a dog's home within your house. It's their place their domain, their space. They love it. One thing you must realize is dogs in the wild live in dens. A crate is a den to a dog. It's a ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Is honesty really the best policy?: 19 of 76

Honesty is always the best policy. Being honest does not always mean that you have to say something in a way that is hurtful to someone. Some people are afraid that if they are honest they may hurt someone's feelings. But it's how you say it that's important.When growing up we learn through our experience at times that being ... More..
Food & Drink > Pasta, Grain & Rice Recipes Recipes: Broccoli with pasta: 2 of 8

Broccoli with pasta is one of my families favorite pasta dishes. We make ours with tomato sauce. It's a healthy dish and actually very good if you are dieting. Pasta dishes are fun and can be so different that you can eat it everyday and never be sick of it. At least I can. The variety of sauces and ingredients you can use an... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Should college education be available to the many or reserved for the few?: 9 of 35

College education should be available to many people. Education is key in life.It's the key to our future. Anyone thats wants to go to College should be able to go. College should be made affordable and available to all that seek it. College education is a choice. You can not force it on someone. Those individuals that choose... More..
Education > College Life Should colleges punish marijuana-smokers more severely than underage drinkers on campus?: 8 of 30

Should colleges punish marijuana smokers more severely than underage drinkers on campus? My answer is no. There is no difference here. if they have a punishment set up for underage drinking than what ever that is, it should be the same for those who get caught smoking pot. Why would one think of punishing one more severely? I... More..