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I'm a lousy cook, but I love to eat.

I stink at parallel parking, but I'm an awesome driver.

I stay up way too late, and rise too early which often leads me to consume odious amounts of caffeine.

I hate housework, but love a clean home primarily because I find

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Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Should couples live together before getting married?: 3 of 81

In and around the time of World War II, and throughout most of the 50s and early 60s, the notion of couples "living in sin" without the benefit of marriage was unthinkable, at least for most "morally conscious" Americans, and divorce was a rare event then, too. Those that lived outside the boundaries of the generally accepte...
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Tips for designing your own bridal gown: 2 of 10

THREE PRACTICAL TIPS FOR DESIGNING YOUR OWN BRIDAL GOWN You've picked the groom and set the date. Now, the next most important detail is selecting your magnificent, wedding gown. You've already decided that you want your dress to be nothing short of uber-spectacular and it certainly cannot be a cookie-cutter design. You know...
Celebrations & Holidays > Birthdays Birthday party ideas for senior citizens: 1 of 5

Everyone needs to feel special at least once a year, most especially, senior citizens. Birthdays give us that perfect chance to show them some love and appreciation. We are all unique and different, so obviously there are no hard fast rules about planning a shindig for a senior. It is critical, however, to consider the indiv...
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Radio talk shows worth listening to: 4 of 14

With the advent of satellite radio and podcasts, radio talk shows have grown exponentially in the last few years. With the usual time restraints imposed by daily life, making a selection from the vast number of choices out there can be particularly daunting. The elements of any good talk show, however, are pretty universal. ...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Great pranks to play on people: 17 of 55

Playful pranks played regularly in any office or workplace will always breed a happy, productive crew as long as you play fair, that is. You could have the most boring job in the world, but if there is a sense of playfulness in the air, you are more likely to enjoy punching that time clock. Especially today, in this crazy wo...
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should abortions be publicly funded?: 2 of 5

The usual opposition to publicly- funded abortions is based in the notion that "all life is precious". I wholeheartedly agree that all life is precious. However, as long as our government involves itself in violent wars where innocent people, including babies and children, are maimed or killed by weaponry funded by the publi...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Grocery shopping horror stories: 23 of 56

It was a blazing hot summer day when I decided to get out of the house to seek refuge in the nearby air-conditioned supermarket. I was 32 weeks pregnant and enormous. At 5'2, I resembled a pregnant toy Weeble People - with a sweat mustache. My twin sons were only 18 months old, yet they were already living a robust life. If ...
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Marriage should be a sacred institution between only a woman and a man: 88 of 188

As a traditionally married woman, I an loath to comprehend how my marriage becomes less sacred or is somehow threatened by same-sex couples getting married. Just what is the practical harm to my marriage? Indeed, how is our society as a whole threatened by same-sex marriage? What could possibly be more sacred than a committe...
Relationships & Family > Divorce & Legal Issues How to file for divorce without contacting your spouse: 1 of 2

There are many reasons people choose to leave their marriages. Sometimes severe financial difficulties squeeze the love right out of the hearts of once blissful couples. Yes, marital money woes lead many down the not so yellow brick road to divorce court, with some insisting on their pound of flesh before it ends . Cheating ...
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Tips on cutting wedding costs: 19 of 37

The most exciting, and sometimes daunting tasks a couple can do together, is to plan a wedding on a limited budget. Building the wedding of your dreams on a budget IS possible, but necessary steps must be taken to maximize your dollars. The first step is to do an analysis of the basic numbers and get a clear figure in your h...