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I am a former intelligence analyst with a degree in Political Science and was obtaining my Master's degree in National Security when I chose to change my career to full-time motherhood and stay home to raise my incredible son. I am now a full time freelance

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Travel > Vacations Which is a better summer vacation spot: The beach or the mountains?: 1 of 51
Beaches are my family's favorite vacation spot. While we all enjoy the peace and majesty of the mountains, we prefer the majesty of the ocean. After a hectic work and school schedule going to the beach for a week or even a long weekend is rejuvenating. There are so many options for things to do at the beach. My fa... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Can you really have an affair without anyone getting hurt: 1 of 24
Having an affair cannot only hurt one person it can hurt many. Having an affair is one of the most self-centered acts that a person can do to hurt others. First and foremost if a man or woman is married they made vows that they would be loyal in every way to the person that they marry. By having an affair these vows are... More..
Education > Homeschooling Is homeschooling better than formal education?: 5 of 67
This is not a one size fits all question. There is a reason and need for homeschooling, public schools and private schools (both parochial and non-parochial). It depends on each individual family. While each form of education should be regulated to ensure that all children are educated in the same standard to compete... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs To trust and be trusted: 1 of 13
Trust is something that is earned; especially between couples. Once the trust is lost it is extremely hard to regain. That is not to say that regaining trust is impossible, but hard. The two major concerns with trust between couples are money and fidelity. For example, if a spouse has bounced checks the other one may no... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Stay-at-home moms: Are they appreciated enough?: 4 of 49
Deciding to be a stay-at-home mom is one of the most rewarding and challenging jobs of all. But, at the same time it is one of the most unappreciated professions that exist. A stay-at-home mom holds many job titles including housekeeper, chef, sitter, chauffeur, shopper, banker, tutor, doctor, entertainment coordinator and la... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Neighbors: 3 of 32
Yes we all have them; neighbors. Good, bad or indifferent they all make life interesting. There are the neighbors who when your one neighbor's tree falls across onto your driveway destroying your rose garden comes over to cut up the tree so that you can get into your driveway. By the way the neighbor whose tree fell cam... More..
Education > Education (Other) Is there a solution to school violence?: 2 of 21
There are solutions to much of school violence, but this is a problem that will take time to resolve and rethinking the attitudes of society. There are many reasons why students have become disrespectful and more violent and they demonstrate much of this behavior both inside and outside of school. One of the reason... More..
Relationships & Family > Newlyweds Should married women keep their last name or switch to their husband's?: 5 of 49
Names identify who each of us are as individuals. Whether a woman chooses to keep her maiden name or switch to her husband's name is entirely up to the decision of the woman. There is no wrong decision on this matter and each individual woman has valid reasons why she chooses to either keep her maiden name after marriage or ... More..
Relationships & Family > Divorce Psychology Who gets custody of family friends after the divorce?: 1 of 8
When a couple divorces, not only are the property and possessions split up, but often so are the mutual friends. Ideally the former couple can maintain ties, although separate now, with all of their mutual friends when they were married, but that is rarely the case. Friends often gravitate towards one or the other partner... More..
Pets & Animals > Pets & Animals (Other) Pets and emotion: Do animals have a sense of humor?: 3 of 22
Animals definitely have a sense of humor. There have been historical examples shown, but most people will agree from personal experience. Being around dogs and cats as a child they often drove my family crazy with their shenanigans. Afterwards they would back off and it was as if they were snickering at members of the family.... More..