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I am a wife and mother first. I majored in Journalism in college and had a passion for writing then. After college I fell into the title industry which I loved for 22 years. Suddenly I find myself unemployed and thrilled at the prospect of returning to one

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Entertainment > Movies (Other) Classic Disney movies that teach terrible lessons: 1 of 26
Animated movies are all good. Isn't that true? Many movies can draw children in and teach them lessons both positive and negative. In today's world many parents plop their kids in front of a television, plug in a Disney movie, and walk away. Disney appears to be the cheapest babysitter around. However, while children watch... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Having a bad day: 9 of 106
Dodgeball Saved My Horrible Day I knew today was going to be a bad day when I got to school and realized that I had left my homework on the table at home. My teacher, Mr. Gadd, is a stickler on homework and won't let you go to recess if you didn't do it. Recess is the greatest time of the day. Whenever anyone asks what my fav... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Parenting: 4 of 44
Most children have no idea what a "chronic disease" is. Most don't have to. I do believe that growing up with a mom who has Lupus has been a positive thing to my daughter in so many ways.About a year after I was diagnosed my husband and I decided to adopt a baby. When I first saw her face I knew that I would spend the next 20... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) Do Disney movies contain subliminal messages?: 1 of 9
Movie makers and theater owners worldwide use subliminal messages to get a desired result. Showing popcorn on the screen for a few seconds followed by a Coke can have the desired affect and concession sales rise. However, when examining the purported subliminal messages in Disney films it seems ludicrous to think that W... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews How the Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids show addressed an unrecognized segment of viewers: 1 of 6
Those who lived in the 70s heard the infamous "Hey, hey, hey" and pictured not only the main character, Fat Albert, but also his gang of underprivileged children from the inner city. "Fat Albert and The Cosby Kids" was a staple of Saturday morning programming exposing children (and parents alike) to a view of the country ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to stay safe when visiting theme parks: 2 of 11
What child doesn't want to vacation at a theme park? There are rides, good food, characters to meet, souvenirs to buy and time to spend with the family. Because such parks are teeming with people there are some inherent dangers as well as fun. Amusement parks do a great job of securing the safety of their guests. There are al... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) Do Disney movies affect boys the same as girls?: 3 of 16
Disney movies are some of the most popular movies of all time. Children can be found sitting in front of the television watching a Disney movie in every pediatrician's office, every dentist's office and many homes across the country. This fact gives the Disney Corporation a lot of power. Children are learning lessons every... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Life lessons: 69 of 360
Telling the Truth, a lesson learned in 1st grade(based on my daughter's experience)Chaos morphed into silence when she walked into the room. Jordan and Michael stopped almost in midair; everyone knew they were in trouble. The rest of us tried to make ourselves as small as possible, hoping her piercing, intense stare would not... More..
Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities Biography: Katherine McPhee: 1 of 5
The melodic resonance of Katharine McPhee's voice allowed her to break from her past and take a leap into her future. A few weeks into season five the McPhee frenzy hit America and Ralph Garman of KROQ, a Los Angeles radio station coined the phrase "McPheever" which became a household word. In the finale Taylor Hicks and his ... More..
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) How to reinvent your look: 16 of 73
Have you had a mullet since the 70's? Are you still wearing 60's makeup? Have you worn the same party dress to the last five Christmas parties? If you answered yes to any of the above, or if you are just bored perhaps you should try reinventing your look. So, where do you start? The easiest fix is to begin wearing a new kind ... More..