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At 49 years old, and having been raised with my four older brothers, then raising four girls and one boy myself, I have stories to share!

I have been a dog groomer, trainer, and a safe-houser for some local shelters.

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Living with Fibromyalgia: 4 of 39
Living with FibromyalgiaI'm off work again today, and again my boss won't understand these four days off. Sometimes I think no one at all understands. Even the doctors don't have a clue. "All we can do is try to treat it symptomatically" my doctor told me.According to the Mayo Clinic's website (a wonderful source for anything... More..
Health & Fitness > Addiction The link between alcohol and gambling addiction: 1 of 5
Everyone has an addiction of some sort, at some level. It could be to shopping, dieting, eating, exercise, drinking, gambling, drug abuse, or any thing else you can think of. Now you may think that shopping or dieting is not as bad as say, drinking or gambling? You'd be wrong! An addictive personality is just that, addictive.... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Should chaining dogs outdoors be legal?: 6 of 21

Should chaining dogs outdoors be legal?Have you heard a resounding NO lately?! Well, here's one for you, NO, it should not be legal to chain a dog, in or out of doors, ever. I will share some of my reason's for having such strong feelings about this issue as we proceed. Please forgive, in advance for being brutally honest.The... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Are printed cookbooks a thing of the past?: 4 of 12
Old paper cookbooks are certainly becoming a thing of the past.Many cooks are turning to the convenience of the web while still others are turning to eBooks for recipes. These are the easiest, and most eco friendly ways to store the recipes that work for you and your family. How many trees do online recipes save?Being a senti... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Does having pets in the home create or relieve stress?: 3 of 9
Pets: Cause or Relieve StressIt is a proven fact that petting an animal lowers your blood pressure. Personally, I find that curling up with my three animals to watch Animal Planet is one of the most relaxing things I do. I suffer from Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and arthritis. My animals ... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Facing the difficulties of raising a large family: 1 of 3
Facing the difficulties of raising a large family:Raising a large family on a shoestring budget is something I learned 20 years ago. I was a single mom of two, and then I married a man with two. Then we had one more. That's five, and these days you don't hear much about families that big. Here are some simple tips that will h... More..
Health & Fitness > Substance Abuse Tips on starting drug abuse prevention programs in schools: 2 of 4
Drug and alcohol abuse education should start as early as the primary school level. Alcohol abuse has serious detrimental effects on the entire family. An estimated 3 of every 4 incidents of spousal abuse involves alcohol. Studies have found that as much as 92% of domestic abuse assailants reported alcohol use on the day of t... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills How to resolve family arguments: 1 of 2
How to Resolve a family's disagreementI truly believe that communication is the backbone of any relationship. Most family rifts are merely a lack of communication and empathy.Decide on a mediator. Select someone that is the most level headed, fair person you know. Set a tentative date for your meeting. Check to see if all par... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Persistence in getting the health care you need: 1 of 1
How to get the medical attention you needIf you know something is wrong with your body, here's how to face the medical community with all the ammunition you need to make them pay attention. Never give up!You shouldn't wake up in the morning feeling like you've moved furniture all night. But that's how it is for me. Every join... More..
Pets & Animals > Exotic Pets & Animals Caring for a Philippine tarsier: 1 of 1
How to care for a Phillippine TarsierWhat it is: The Philippine Tarsier is a tiny animal, measuring about 4 to 6 inches in height. The average adult is about the size of a human fist. They have thick, silky fur that's colored from gray to dark brown. The thin tail, usually used for balance, is bald except for a tuft of hair a... More..