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I'm a transplanted Texan who was born in Georgia and grew up in Florida and Louisiana. I have a son and two daughters. And I have a grandson and granddaughter who are growing up too fast. They are the loves of my life. I'm also a pet owner, I have a very

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Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts Should I stay or should I go?: 2 of 66

The decision whether to stay in a relationship or not sometimes deserves much thought and consideration. Usually break ups occur because of irreconcilable differences. Although we all share things in common, no two people share all of the same exact characteristics. Two people in a relationship should expect some differences...
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Should you confess your affair to your spouse?: 1 of 10

Engaging in an extramarital affair betrays the loyalty and trust between two people. Infidelity within the marriage has different repercussions for different couples. Sometimes affairs manage to stay within the constraints of the two parties involved. This depends entirely on luck and the ability to master being indiscreet. ...
Jobs & Careers > Health & Sciences Jobs Nursing tips: How to communicate effectively with patients: 1 of 7

Patients come to long term care facilities for different reasons. Sometimes they come from independent living at home and are no longer able to care for themselves. Or perhaps they were living with a family member who was no longer able to provide care for them. Maybe they came from the hospital after surgery or an acute ill...
Relationships & Family > Friendship Issues & Advice Is it better to have a large or small group of friends?: 14 of 80

Most people would probably say that judging from experience it is better to have a large group of acquaintances and a small group of friends. Being a friend can be time consuming whether you have a best friend or a circle of friends. The more friends you have, the more time you expend to maintain the friendships. And that is...
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Party & Guests Weddings: Can your dog be your best man?: 1 of 5

As much as you love your four-legged friend, are you sure you want him to be the "best man" at your wedding? Are you sure that your brother or an old friend of yours won't be offended if not chosen? Do others understand why you would even consider Fido? Here's why. Fido loves you. He's loyal and you can trust him. He listens...
Jobs & Careers > Professionalism How to avoid bad manners at work: 1 of 5

One of the first things we are taught as children is to to have good manners. At some point during the transition from childhood to adult, those lessons were forgotten or ignored. Politeness has been replaced by rudeness. Rude and ill mannered people can cause discordance in the work place. Some people start their work day o...
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics The more annoying co-worker: The tattletale or the gossip: 5 of 24

If you are experiencing stress and maybe even some degree of depression, take a quick general assessment of what's going on in your life. Are you suffering from frequent headaches that usually start when you get to work? Have you been disciplined at work? Are you having difficulty sleeping? Are unpleasant scenarios from work...
Relationships & Family > Family Life How to entertain unexpected guests: 4 of 19

What people are concerned about most when receiving unexpected guest is - the condition of the house. Kitchens and bathrooms draw major concern, and rightfully so. You don't want "SURPRISE!" guests popping up when the housework has not been done. But people do show up unexpectedly. The school of thought should be, "it is wha...
Jobs & Careers > Health & Sciences Jobs Praise for CNAs (certified nursing assistants): 2 of 9

I am a nurse in a long term care facility. I worked as a nurses' assistant for years before becoming a licensed nurse. It takes a very special breed of people to perform the job duties required of certified nursing assistants, also referred to as CNAs. Being a CNA requires hard physical work, done mostly by females, to meet ...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: When adult siblings are estranged: 6 of 25

We are saddened at the death of a loved one, especially if it's the loss of a parent or child or sibling. There's an inexplicable void, an emptiness that's felt. Similar feelings are felt at the loss of a sibling through estrangement. Hate is such a strong word, but sometimes there's a mutual "feeling of hatred" between or a...