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I am a mother with 4 daughters of my own (16, 6, 6 and 4). I currently live with my boyfriend in Worthington OH with his daughter (7). We have a very high estrogen household. If something worth writing about doesn't come from my experience raising 5 girls,

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Struggle in life: 38 of 425
Once upon a time I dreamed Once upon a time I lived in a cabin in the woods. I awoke each morning to the sound of birds and the hush of peace in the air. The thunderstorms rolling down the mountain held at bay by the sheltering arms of the man I loved. Once upon a time I dreamed Once upon a time I lived in a tent in a meadow... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Why the "Bad Guys" seem to win in politics: 2 of 8
Our founding fathers are spinning in their graves at how quickly their dream of a self governed America is unraveling. They fought against British rule and the inequity of taxation without representation. However in this very county today we are being ruled by a group of people who have as much disdain for us as England had ... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Is organic produce really worth more money?: 18 of 69
Once you begin to think as part of a community instead of just an individual, it is not hard to realize just how much more organically grown food is worth. The pesticides and herbicides used in conventional farming methods has led to the rise in large scale industrial farming that is purely interested in the turning of a pro... More..
Education > Education (Other) Does competition in schools and colleges lead to higher quality work?: 8 of 18
Competition is, of itself, not a bad thing. For example: In a baseball game, we compete to win the game, however we also value teamwork, sportsmanship and winning attitudes. We also gain the experience of loosing and working harder to win next time. If learning these values remain more important than winning the game, compet... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology Defining a 'neocon': A satirical look at conservative republican values: 1 of 2
Conservative Republican Values in action an easy read guide to what your government is doing for (to) you. 1) Fiscal responsibility means: a. We are only responsible for our own. We are under no obligation from God or any moral code to help any of our fellow humans. If they can't get the way out of the path of the hurricane,... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Easy ways your family can "go green": 183 of 319
My boyfriend and I began living together about a month ago, and while for the most part, it's been great, there is one thing that I hate to admit he is right about. He turns off the lights. He yells (well yells is an exaggeration, but you know what I mean) when anyone else leaves a light on. I find this most annoying because... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing How one can get over anger, frustration and resentment and find peace: 13 of 22
I was just a baby when the initial damage to my soul was created. I didn't remember it in everyday life nor did it seem to bother my life and functioning. I thought it was just part of "who I was" that I never felt that I was GOOD ENOUGH. While I never felt unworthy of good things, I also never felt that I was capable of get... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Brick walls: 2 of 3
Brick Walls Oh what fools to hold onto a dream of what could be Beating heads against brick walls causes nothing but pain. Confusion Yearning Love Fear Brown gaze on brown intense tears apart shaken afraid to believe unable to deny Torment Resentment Anger Hatred As one turns away the other lashes out. The path is chosen. More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) How to teach children philanthropy and kindness: 7 of 10
To raise your children to be philanthropic, kind and giving is an honorable goal. The correct question however, is not, "how can I teach my kids to be philanthropic and kind". This phrasing of the question makes the assumption that you can teach children to BE something. Math, reading and history are the type of things that ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization This too shall pass: How every obstacle hindering your way to success is subject to change: 77 of 94
Why is it that just as you are about to achieve your goals something pops up and stops you in your tracks? Why does it seem that every step forward requires hard work and perseverance while other people seem to fly toward their goals without a care? At times it is easy to become discouraged and to give up, however when thing... More..