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I am a retired accountant. My husband and I founded a wildlife rehabilitation group in 1985. We own a ranch, and we have a lot of pets.

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Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Should governments permit decorations for religious holidays in public squares?: 3 of 40

This is the 21st Century. Most advanced countries including the United States of America, are a homogeneous mixture of different nationalities, races and religions. We are civilized, politically correct, tolerant. We strive to be accepting of others and their beliefs, andemployers rearrange their schedules to accomodate the r... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Should Goths be allowed to wear what they want without being judged?: 4 of 44

A person should not be judged by what they are wearing. America was founded on the basic principle of freedom, freedom of speech, freedom of religion- and although not specifically spelled out in our Bill of Rights- the freedom to wear what you wish.There have been other styles from the past that stood out as much as Goth clo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the UK Has the British Royal Family become irrelevant?: 3 of 24
The British monarch is an anachronism! The 21st century has no place for such silly pomposity. The idea of having a queen, even only as a figurehead in a nation, is an expensive frivolity that even the most die-hard traditionalist could question in these hard economic times.Tourists go to Great Britian to see historical build... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American History The history of San Francisco's Presidio: 3 of 22
The Presidio of San Francisco encompasses 790 buildings on 1491 acres and is designated as a National Historical Landmark District. The Presidio was an active army base until 1994, when it was transferred to the National Parks Service. It had been the longest established military base in the United States. Architectural style... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Pet ownership in an economic recession: 10 of 35
These are hard times, and we're all in this together. This means our pets, too. Our pets are family members, and even in unsure economic times must be considered as family when making financial decisions. OK, but how do we keep everybody fed and healthy and comfortable?Our family started by looking at some basic expenditures.... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Plus size clothes: 8 of 22
I am going to let you in on something about me that few on the internet know. I am a plus-sized woman. I am not going to try to hide behind phrases like, "ample-sized" or "curvey" or any hype like that. Big is big. And, plus-size means big women.That fact established, I would like to share a little of what it is like, to shop... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Should the Canadian government outlaw the seal hunt?: 2 of 5

Fun fur. FUN FUR? Maybe some of you have not heard that phrase, but anyone following women's fashions can tell you that designers frequently use fur for everything from hats to footwear. Designers like Prada, Dolce & Gabanna, Odette Leblanc Collection, Petit Nordand, Pajar. Some of this "fun fur" are skins from baby harp ... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Breeds The Ashera: Would you pay $22,000 for a cat?: 18 of 44

Unless breeding this particular type of cat is your livelihood, I can see no reason to pay $22,000 for any cat. Oh, I am sure there are some wealthy people who will want to acquire a costly kitty for the snob appeal, but most people acquire a cat for companionship and love, because a cat is easy to care for, and can be kept i... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds Wild bird care: 3 of 7

Wild bird care can be classified into two types of care, passive and active.PASSIVE WILD BIRD CAREPassive wild bird care would consist of planting shrubs, trees and flowers that appeal to those species of birds that make their home in your area, or for those species that may migrate through your area. We live in the Pacific F... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training Introducing a new kitten to your dog: 10 of 21

We bought the ranch, both of us raised in town, and at the first party held there, our best friend and veterinarian led my husband outside, had him close his eyes, hold out his arms and presented him with a huge Newfoundland dog, which she had named Mack. My husband, surprised at this big gift, was totally amazed, and Doc ass... More..