From Russia to China One of the US military programs that is most credited with the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union was Ronald Reagan's "Star Wars" missile defense system. The US never actually even put it up - the mere threat was enough. "Star Wars" envisioned using satellites to pinpoint and shoot down incoming n... More..

I have noticed in myself, since I have become a mother that I am more judgmental of other parents and how they parent their children. And I am not talking about breast vs. bottle or sleeping in mom and dads bed vs. the crib. These are all matters of importance to each parent and their child but these are not decisions that ... More..

Since it was recently Christmas, it seems the perfect time for networks to run those sappy love movies - you know the ones that people meet and fall in love and live happily ever after in 2 hours and less. And it made me think about love and my views on it. We have been born, bred, and raised on the notions that we need ... More..

Do you ever notice that very few people take actual personal responsibility for their life and the things that happen to them? Can you imagine what the world would be like if people focused on doing the right thing and didn't try to sweep under the rug when they are at fault for something or just focus on the drama that follo... More..

I have recently come to the realization that, at times, in order to find love or "the one" we need to take that leap of faith and believe in ourselves and that other person. However, I think that as we get older, it gets harder to take that leap. It is harder to have faith that it is going to all be ok. We have had the seri... More..

I have always wanted to own my own business. Don't get me wrong, I have been lucky in the jobs I have had in that I worked for predominantly fair individuals in good work environments. However, that cannot compare with the freedom of being your own boss. I have tried the Avon route and I failed miserably in it. After a fe... More..

I worked in a local domestic violence shelter for about 2 years. During my time there and with the training I received, my education grew by leaps and bounds. I learned hard truths about myself and my son's father and our relationship, and I learned that abuse is not just bruises. There are so many facets to abuse beyond t... More..