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Arts & Humanities > Ethics How can a man be great in life?: 3 of 21
The quote "Seek to be good instead of great." is framed and hung in a relatively prominent place in my home. While I have no idea who said it or where it came from, the minute I heard it the words resonated deep inside of me. Greatness is not measured by the accumulation of wealth, power or associates. Friedrich Nietzsche on... More..
Entertainment > Characters & Personalities The characters of Spongebob: 4 of 27
Looking beyond the funny story lines, memorable music, wacky antics and general life lessons, the cartoon Spongebob Squarepants has fantastic characters. The title character, Spongebob Squarepants is a well meaning, happy go lucky sea sponge looking for the best in life. One of Spongebob's earliest dreams was to be a fry coo... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: SpongeBob SquarePants: 3 of 15
Spongebob Squarepants is one of my favorite cartoons on television. The characters are light and humorous and surprisingly intriguing. Believe it or not the story lines are compelling and keep adults attention just as well as the kids. Spongebob Squarepants is a hardworking do-gooder, who only wants to bring joy to everyone ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face The importance of staying calm when your child is injured: 2 of 8
Life in general is an adventure. The adventure becomes increasingly more arduous with children. Children add so much to life. Unfortunately, one of those additions is injury and the stress that accompanies it. Children face injury before they can walk. Accidental dislocations during play, bumps and bruises from hard items on... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Eureka: 1 of 4
When Eureka first came out three years ago, I was somewhat skeptical of the series. How could you integrate an absolutely normal law enforcement official, who wasn't looking for a job, into an uber-intelligent town owned by a corporation and controlled by the military? In retrospect, it was an absolutely brilliant concept. E... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Democratic Leaders Does President Obama live up to his hype?: 1 of 3
There is an old joke about a politician who dies and is given the choice between heaven or hell. Heaven is wonderful and he loves it, but a quick trip to assess hell, and he finds out hell is even better. It's fabulous. There are drinks, parties, the whole works. The politician chooses hell, but when he officially arrives, i... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods Tips for getting kids up and starting the day: 1 of 3
Some people are morning people, some people aren't. Just because kids are shorter than adults doesn't mean that they don't face the same struggle when it comes to getting out of bed. However distasteful getting up early is to you, or your children, there are ways to make the process easier on everyone. First, set clear expec... More..
Entertainment > Characters & Personalities Character analysis: Xena, The Warrior Princess: 2 of 5
Xena, Warrior Princess is a favorite television character of mine. She is the epitome of a 'girl power' character. As a woman, I absolutely love the very idea of her character. Xena is strong, brave, unafraid of being outnumbered and a million other things women hope they can be. At the same time, she is sensitive, although ... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Is it appropriate for President Obama to give a nationally televised speech to school children?: 4 of 9
The constitution of the United States of America grants the freedom of speech to any citizen and non-citizen. The President is simply using the same guaranteed freedoms the rest of the nation has. The difference between the President and the rest of the country is that he is guaranteed a medium because of his place in power.... More..
Arts & Humanities > 19th Century US History Biography: Rose Wilder Lane: 1 of 2
Rose Wilder Lane was the first child of the popular "Little House" series author, Laura Ingalls Wilder and Almanzo Wilder. Born on December 5, 1886, Rose was the only child of Laura and Almanzo to survive to become an adult. As a child, Rose Lanes family was plagued by successive crop failures, resulting in financial crises ... More..