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Mary Ann Rudy is a freelance writer in Cornwall, New York. She enjoys writing on a wide variety of topics, and her articles regularly appear on several websites and in print publications. Mary Ann is the mother of four children, and she holds a bachelor's

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Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People What to do when someone won't forgive you: 1 of 10
"The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong." - Mahatma Gandhi Perhaps you have said something that has hurt another person's feelings. Maybe you made a serious error in judgment. You may have even engaged in behaviors and actions that have deeply wounded the heart of someone you love. Regardless ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Packing fun and memories into your kid's 'snow day': 1 of 10
Those of us who had the pleasure of growing up in a snowy climate remember with fondness the sheer delight of a snow day. What else could compare to the joy of waking up in the morning to the sight of a winter wonderland outside, and the welcome discovery that school is cancelled? The answer is, simply, the pleasure we feel ... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Understanding veganism: 1 of 10
Vegans are individuals who live solely on plant products, while excluding all meat, poultry, seafood, animal milk, eggs, honey, dairy products, and all other foods of animal origin. They also abstain from using clothing and other items made from animal products, such as fur, wool, leather, and silk. Vegans tend to further av... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Is chatting online considered cheating?: 3 of 29
The question of whether or not chatting online can be considered cheating is highly debatable. On the one hand, many people are of the opinion that online chatting with a member of the opposite sex could easily cross the line into emotional infidelity, and that it should be avoided completely. Further, despite the fact that ... More..
Education > Homework & Testing Tips for helping your child with homework: 3 of 29
Helping your child with his or her homework is relatively easy in the early grades, but it can become increasingly difficult as he or she moves forward in school. What was once a series of simple and enjoyable homework activities in kindergarten, quickly becomes a multitude of more involved assignments that can be challengin... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Why writers write: 20 of 191
"Why do writers write? Because it isn't there." - Thomas Berger The reasons why writers write are as varied and distinctive as the number of writers in the world. It is impossible to fully know the motivations and conditions which compel an individual to revel in the written word. The art of writing is an intensely personal ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Failure can be a positive experience: 3 of 28
"If you have made mistakes, there is always another chance for you. You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call "failure" is not the falling down, bu the staying down." ~ Mary Pickford Failure is an inevitable part of life. All human beings are imperfect, and as such, we will fail from time to ti... More..
Health & Fitness > Kids Nutrition How to get kids to eat their vegetables: 3 of 28
The attempt to coax children into eating their vegetables is an obstacle which many parents face on a daily basis. The desire for our children to be healthy, and obtain all the necessary nutrients for growth, can drive parents and caregivers into various forms of bribery and trickery to accomplish this often daunting task. H... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Lords & ladies: 7 of 64
Lords and ladies dance in the ballroom twisting and turning in motion Their grace and beauty captivate me So much like the waves of the ocean In my dreams I see them dancing in garments of distinction Unaware that they soon will be victims of their own extinction Yet in my dreams they will dance forever Lords so handsome and... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Choices: 11 of 100
The choices I've made haven't always been good I haven't always behaved in the ways that I should But I've learned from all the mistakes that I've made And I've never forgotten the high price that I've paid We are faced with many choices along the road of life Some of them will bring joy while others bring strife But I've di... More..