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Many years ago a baby cries. In the crib with no one to answer. Too many drinks the night before, too many other children to answer the child who is presumed safe in the crib. Bring the child to the department, a home is found. The child is taken to a home

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Politics, News & Issues > US Leaders Reactions to President Bush's 2007 state of the union address: 1 of 23

Did our President, the Chief of Staff, give a State of the Union Address? Where on earth could I have possibly been? Oh yeah, that's right, I was on the sofa, with my little footy socks warming my feet, covered with my blanket, snuggled up to the warmth of my little doggy, because gas is too freaking expensive to put in the ...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Summer: 2 of 36

The breeze was hot and heavy, almost too much to endure. The sun's burning rays reached down to those lying on the beach, embracing them with the heat of the moment. The seagulls flew slowly over the inlet as if the weather was even too hot for them. The children ran up and down at water's edge, splashing in the coolness tha...
Relationships & Family > The Single Life The single girl's guide to surviving Valentine's Day: 4 of 21

Valentine's Day is what you decide it is. IF, and I emphasize if, you decide to acknowledge it, it will become your day. You can choose to share the love that you have inside and for yourself, or you can decide that it's a day like any other day. Decide not to make this a day about you and how much other people love you. Dec...
Relationships & Family > Talking with Teens & Children What to do if your child tells you he/she has been abused: 3 of 10

This information is provided assuming that your child does not have any life threatening injuries, otherwise, you should take your child to the nearest emergency room. If your child comes to you with a report of abuse, immediately get down to their level. Perhaps you can both sit down on the floor. This will help you remain ...
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Infidelity: You can forgive, but can you ever forget?: 11 of 29

You can forgive, but to forget will be a task that you will constantly strive to achieve. After I had been married for 16 years, my husband had an affair. That was 11 years ago. We are still married, and there are times when I remember once again the pain that was caused by his infidelity. The reminders are few and far betwe...
Health & Fitness > Addiction What is an addiction and how to treat it?: 3 of 6

This can be a very broad article, as there are many types of addictions and the quest for treatment would ultimately depend on the type of addiction. Addiction in itself is defined (by Encarta) as a state of psychological and physiological dependence on a substance liable to have a damaging effect. Addictions to name a few c...
Celebrations & Holidays > Easter Should we celebrate Easter: 3 of 6

Easter as defined by the Encarta dictionary is "the Christian festival commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ." With that definition, one might ask "What do dyed eggs and bunny rabbits have to do with the resurrection of Jesus?" In order to gain even an elementary understanding of the evolution of Easter, it is neces...
Politics, News & Issues > Family Law Defining child advocacy: 1 of 2

I will define child advocacy from a Child Advocate's point of view. As a court appointed Child Advocate, I represent a child's best interest in court. Child Advocates go through extensive training, each being specialized to the laws of the state for which they reside. Child Advocates submit to a criminal background check bef...
Politics, News & Issues > War & Terrorism Has America gone too far with anti-terrorism?: 25 of 39

The first thing that comes to mind is "Have You Forgotten?" America absolutely, positively has not gone too far with anti-terrorism. It is a shame that our lives have been "inconvenienced" with some of the new policies designed to protect our great country and the very freedom for which it represents. Let's begin with Pearl ...
Politics, News & Issues > US Leaders US Attorney General Gonzales backing up President Bush at high cost: 6 of 9

I am the every day American. I work from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. I work for someone else. My job is to make my employer's life easier. If I don't achieve this, my employability becomes questionable. This article should be considered the viewpoint of perhaps one who doesn't know everyone's name involved, no...