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About me - Linda Zirion

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My name is Linda. I live in the beautiful Northern Sierra mountains of CA. Life in these mountains is so refreshing compared to where I grew up - Ca. Bay Area. I moved up here when I was 17. I came up for a camping trip and just couldn't leave. There

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Health & Fitness > Sexual Health Should public organizations and schools distribute condoms?: 7 of 34
Condoms in schools! How could anyone possibly have thought that was a good idea?We the parents are suppose to teach our children morals, values, religion, etc. The schools can't have prayers so why are they allowed to have condoms? Our schools budgets are shrinking and they can't even afford the proper books, pay our teachers... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) What's the best defense against burglars in your home: Alarm system or dog?: 9 of 42
Mans Best Friend The Dog For Good Reason!My husband and I have two wonderful dogs, neither of which would hurt a fly! (I probably shouldn't mention that to an intruder.) Tonka, a very handsom and playful, tan and white, English staffashire bull terriror - and Panda, a beautiful and mellow, black and white, American pittbull t... More..
Education > Homeschooling Disadvantages of public high school and the homeschool option: 2 of 9
Now as I write this I am assuming that we all truly want the best for our kids and that of course we are not looking for a way to get off the hook for holding our kids accountable. If we the parents don't do our job, neither the public school system nor the home school system will have much luck educating our teens.I don't be... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Best states to live in: 3 of 12
The Best State in the USAWe all have our likes and dislikes. That makes this such a difficult question to answer. Are you a person that enjoys the mountains, is the desert more your style, or is the ocean more fitting for your perfect life style? How about the weather, hot, cold, or mild, which is your personal preference? Ar... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy Obama v. McCain: Whose financial-crisis cure is best?: 1 of 4
Obama v. McCain: Whose financial-crisis cure is best?Senator Obama's speeches are much easier to hear than Senator McCains, they sound so much more hopeful, a few of us in the forty to fifty thousand dollar income range might even get a little relief - if we don't lose our jobs. With everything he is proposing to do however h... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Christmas disaster humor stories: You know things are going badly when...: 8 of 18
You know things are going badly when...My two year old daughter and I were flying out to San Antonio Texas to celebrate Thanksgiving with the relatives. We were so excited. Living in California is wonderful except that I miss my very large family and can rarely afford to go visit with them. Girls are very rare to this family ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice A buying guide to women's slipper styles for the seasons: 2 of 4
Woman's Slippers, My Fettish!With all the beautiful womans, mens, childrens, slippers out their why haven't more of us recognized this wonderful avanue of self expression. I come home from work, go to my closet, and pick out my exspression for the evening. This is a clue, for the mood of the night ahead, that even the husband... More..
Entertainment > Television (Other) How television shows influence perceptions of dating: 1 of 2
How television shows influence perceptions of datingWhen I was growing up the television shows that were being broadcast were soooooo different! Let's see we had I Love Lucy, Father Knows Best, Green Acers, Mayberry, etc. These programs were all extremely morally correct! Husbands and wives slept in single beds, the husband r... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping Camping testimonies: A deer in my camp: 1 of 2
A deer in my campTaking all the kids camping in the mid 70's use to be our favorite family bonding time! Living in the beautiful Northern Sierra Nevada's camping would often be done at the last minute. I'd get home from work, throw a mattress in the back of my truck, grab the camp box, get the tents for the kids, and we would... More..
Travel > Travel (Other) Which is the better winter vacation destination-United States or Mexico?: 1 of 2
Winter travel, United States vs MexicoMexico, best known to the vacationers, for its low prices, beautiful beaches, and resort quality hotels! What a wonderful place to visit especially in the winter. If you live in the snow country of the beautiful United States of America and would rather lie on a sun drenched beach, sippin... More..