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I live under the sycamore with 2 dogs and 15 cats. I have three children, 6 grandchildren, and I earn my living by teaching. I love to read, write, paint, play computer games and design web pages. I've been forced to learn a little about computer maintenance,

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Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Indoor or outdoor: Choosing the best life for your cat: 1 of 26
Cats are little predators, and as such love to be out-of-doors, chasing birds, catching field mice, or just curling up in a patch of sunshine. However, domestic cats have been bred and trained to live within a niche in a human dwelling. Traditionally, they were kept for rodent control. Having a cat just to cuddle and love is ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Communication: 1 of 24
They sat togetherBefore the fire.He packed his pipe,Lit it with a coalCarried carefullywith a small pair of tongsTo the fragrantStrands.She turned her knitting,Another sweaterFor the grandchildNow in college,Counted thoughtfully,And cast on another stitch."Might snow tonight,"He said."Might," she agreed,Knitting away with vig... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) Can children be taught the value of sportsmanship in an era of steroid abuse and ever more aggressive parents in the stands at Little League games?: 1 of 17
Children can be taught sportsmanship in any era under any circumstance, providing the person doing the "teaching" is setting a good example. If the coach or parent is the one setting the example of using steroids or screaming aggressively at Little League games, then we obviously do not have a good example going here. But a ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: City living: 2 of 31
It wasn't where I meant to beThe edges of my worldBound up with concreteAnd skirted by surveyors lines.It wasn't where I meant to beWhere my horizons are obscuredWith buildings large and smallReaching into evening sunset.It wasn't where I meant to beBirdsong obscured by traffic noiseSirens into the night no whipoorwillRadios ... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Are parents justified in pressuring their teenage children to get a college education?: 2 of 21
Children should not be pressured to go to college-or "pressured" to do anything, for that matter; the term pressuring conjures up visions of heavy-handed parents, pushing their child to always be the best, stage-parents insisting a child try out for a part after they just threw up back stage, or farm parents forbidding a chi... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Breeds The Ashera: Would you pay $22,000 for a cat?: 5 of 44

I would not pay $22,000 for a cat-or any pet, for that matter. First of all, each year millions of healthy animals are euthanized because they are unwanted and have no homes. In many parts of the world, $22,000 is more than a year's income. A sum that large could provide much needed food and clothing for children, or provide ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Spoiled: 2 of 17
She was a pretty girl;Long dark hair, big brown eyes.Her clothes were the bestHer parents could buy.She flipped her hair,All sass and attitude;Informed a boy thatHis attitude was crude.She gave another a note,Coyly, On the sly;Making sure teacher didn't noticeAs she walked by.She had lots of followers,But not one friend.Can't... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: One more time: 1 of 7
Grabbing my lunch,Got no hat;Fed the dog,Fed the cat.Kids are grown,All left home-No sitter to stop at,All past that!Earning the paycheck,Paying the bills,Fixing the toiletAnd other ills.If the roof leaksI'm the one you knowWho's gonna haftaOn the roof to go.It isn't the placeI thought I would be,When I started out On life's ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Less is better: 6 of 40
When I was just starting out,I hadn't much to spare-I wanted more of everything,I wanted more to share,I wanted love, I wanted life,I wanted to have it all.But the other dayI opened up my closet doorA bunch of stuff came tumbling outAnd landed on the floor.A pair of shoes with holey soles,Pants I cannot wear,A sort of favorit... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Are "safe haven" laws protecting the abandonment of children at hospitals and fire stations in society's best interest?: 2 of 13

Are "safe haven" laws protecting the abandonment of children at hospitals and fire stations in society's best interest? Yes, they are. These laws are the best answer for women who, through whatever unfortunate circumstance, know that they are in a crisis situation where they cannot support an infant.If you have ever sat wit... More..