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If only they had journalism on the career forms for girls graduating high school in 1970. They had nursing, teaching and interior decorating. It turned out that my tests said that interior decorating was my niche. If only I had really listened to Mr Fitz,

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Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Why do you like where you currently live?: 15 of 93

Ballina by the Sea, Australia. I had the perfect childhood growing up on the Chesapeake Bay. My dad was a waterman and he blessed his children with his love of all things nautical. I crave the water. I loved the down-home country feel of low country river deltas, boats, water skis, fresh seafood, plenty of sunshine and the s...
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Tips for first-time and infrequent travelers: 5 of 19

So you are off on your long-awaited holiday. You have packed well, you have your carry-on packed with your makeup, camera, your laptop, a toothbrush, a book and something to keep you warm just in case. I'd suggest that your carry-on has wheels because lugging heavy bags anywhere will slow you down. Keep your necessary stuff ...
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Non-religious Good Friday traditions: 2 of 5

Buddhism is a love connection between all philosophies and religions. A Buddhist believes in the honor of each one's beliefs and respects these rights. "Namaste" means "I honor the spirit within you" and that is the gracious welcoming and fare-welling from Buddhist lips. I am an expat Yank living in Australia. My great-grand...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips How to successfully integrate foster children into your family: 1 of 2

I have a son from another mother. My kids have a brother from another mother. There is no difference in our home between my birth children and my non-birth child. We are equal. He came to us when he was eight. All of his worldly possessions were packed up into a box about the size of two shoe boxes. He did have a backpack st...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My child is not growing normally: 1 of 2

He was small but didn't look unusual until we saw him mixed in with the kids on the soccer team. They were from between 4 and 6 and everyone thought that he was someone's little brother with his thumb in his mouth, running away from the ball every time it came his way. He had been a normal sized baby, 7lbs 12 ozs and ate lus...
Travel > Other Accommodations Great gadgets for in room hotel safety: 8 of 10

I am a traveler from way back. I've stayed in everything from five star island destinations to places with slimy floors and horrendous smells. I've spend nights in lounge chairs by swimming pools, hammocks under palm trees and parked under the Golden Gate Bridge. When I think of it, I've done some pretty dumb things and am h...
Travel > Mexico Destinations Visiting Mexico as a traveler, not a tourist.: 2 of 2

Mi Madre es Mexico. She calls my name often and leaves me aching for more. I have done the public transport traveling thing there many times. I love the open-air buses filled with busy people. It's amazing to sit on a seat and watch chickens and goats, families with doe-eyed children and other travelers get on board. Faith i...