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I am the mother of one beautiful little boy. I am currently going back to school for a degree in history. I love writing in my spare time about any number of subjects that I find interesting, but my passion is always history.

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Parenting & Pregnancy > After School Should parents raise their children without television?: 15 of 305
Television is not an inherently bad thing, and it is certainly not so bad that we should find the need to deprive our children of it completely. There is plenty of family-friendly entertainment as well as educational programming on t.v. Admittedly, there is also a lot of garbage out there that we should shield our children f... More..
Health & Fitness > Health & Fitness (Other) Is donating blood good for you?: 1 of 17
We are constantly encouraged to donate blood, blood banks across the nation and around the world are in constant need of donations. Donating blood is giving the gift of life, but it does raise some questions for people. Is it safe to donate blood? What, if any, are the health benefits to the person doing the donating? Donati... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore Superstitions regarding marriage and weddings: 1 of 14
Ask anyone who has gotten married and they will probably tell you they kept at least one superstition in mind when it came to their wedding day. Even people who would never think twice to walk under a ladder or open an umbrella inside can fall victim to wedding superstitions. Why is this? Well, we are taught from a very earl... More..
Relationships & Family > Online Dating Safety tips for online dating: 1 of 11
Online dating is becoming more popular than ever before. It is a way for busy people to try to meet that "special someone" without having to troll bars or go through friends to meet new people. Online dating allows you to pick the person that you think is right for you by learning about them before you ever meet. However, th... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Going to the hospital: 3 of 27
Well, I spent a lot of time in the hospital when I was a little girl, in and out for over sixteen surgeries, and more trips to the emergency room than I care to remember. My parents always tried to keep me laughing. Sometimes hilarious things happened on their own. This is one of those odd little stories, a story about mista... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Childhood memories: 16 of 113
One of most memorable childhood memories happened between December and April when I was 7 years old. Its not one of those things that I am particularly proud of, but it does make me laugh every time I think about it. My parents did as most did, and took us to the local mall to get our pictures taken with Santa Claus. We told... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American The difference between the Pilgrims and the Puritans: 2 of 11
In school we are taught that the terms Pilgrim and Puritan are almost interchangeable. It is an easy mistake to make; both groups came here ultimately to live without fear of religious persecution. Both groups separated themselves from the Anglican Church, but they held different interpretations of the Bible and had differen... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Things not to say at a funeral: 2 of 9
Funerals are delicate situations. People are all affected by death in different ways, so you must be careful about what you say to the bereaved. I have been to my share of funerals, and have heard plenty of people say some very inappropriate things. If you really don't know what to say to someone, you can follow this guide o... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a loved one: 140 of 599
So proud to be the big sister was I I have never cried more Than the day you died Jolted awake at 3 in the morning I will never forget That awful ring There had been a fiery car crash Nothing left of you But your truck and ash Oh the dreaded sound in our moms' voice Your horrid death Had not been your choice Murdered by a st... More..
Travel > United States Things to do in Chicago during the summer: 2 of 7
Ask any Chicago native in January how they can stand living in such a cold city, and they will all tell you the same thing: its worth it just to be able to enjoy the summers in the city. You can plan one outdoor event for every day of the summer and you won't even come close to seeing everything that Chicago has to offer in ... More..