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I grew up on multiple small farms in mid-Ohio with my two sisters. The youngest of three, my father taught me to read and write while he sat helping my sisters with their school work and I learned the delights to be found within the pages of a book at an early

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Other Grocery shopping horror stories: 1 of 62
Like all young mothers I learned early to juggle the baby carrier, the diaper bag, the baby bottle, teething rings, and various other baby care necessities when shopping. Most of the time shopping was not a problem, but if the baby was a little out of sorts I could find a doting grandparent or an aunt or even at times an uncl... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Life lessons: 15 of 360
This is a true accountThe following was written by a young man sitting alone in a cell awaiting his sentencing. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~A pick-up pulls into a graveyard just outside a little town. The driver hesitates for a second as he questions his actions for the last time. He picks up a small handgun from th... More..
Food & Drink > Dairy & Egg Recipes Recipes: Hard-boiled eggs: 1 of 8
Tip for easy peel hard boiled eggs:For best results the eggs you choose for boiling should be approximately a week old. (If you are not sure how old your eggs actually are remember that if an egg floats close to or on the surface when placed in water to be boiled DO NOT USE IT.) Fresh eggs will not peel nearly as nicely but t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values The importance of money: 10 of 61
Money can't buy happiness. I've heard that one many many times. Money is the root of all evil. I've heard that one countless times as well. Money can inspire generosity or greed. Many measure a person's value by how much money they have. It takes money to make money. The rich get richer and the poor get poorer. History is lib... More..
Personal Finance > Health Insurance Opinions on Blue Cross Blue Shield as an insurance company: 1 of 5
Blue Cross Blue Shield is an insurance company that recently was implemented by the company I work for. While I have not personally had reason to use hospital coverage I have heard from various fellow employees that the nearest hospital to my home does not accept Blue Cross Blue Shield. As a result, the 80/20 coverage we are ... More..
Education > Distance Learning Great websites for free online courses: 2 of 9
Having spent the last few days exploring the web for 'free' classes I found several good sites. Suite 101 offers a variety of courses that would benefit many of us. The writing courses might be of special interest to those of you who write on Helium and at various other sites. Classes offered cover a wide range of writing ski... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Struggles associated with an invisible disability: 9 of 39
For all intents and purposes anyone looking at my son sees a strong healthy male and many choose to pass judgment on him when they learn that even though he is an adult he still lives at home and has no income. 90% to 95% of the time he really doesn't have a problem but he is an epileptic whose seizures are not completely con... More..
Personal Finance > Mortgages & Home Loans Guide to mortgage loans: 7 of 21
There are few investments more important to the average person than the purchase of a home. Most of us skip what should be the very first step in the process to becoming a home owner.Knowing about the types of mortgages available is the first step. Libraries and financial institutions offer a great deal of literature. There a... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues The importance of an alternative to oil: 5 of 15
I am not a scientist. I'm not a politician. I'm not an expert on the manufacture and use of energy. I also can't claim to know a lot about energy production and I most definitely can't claim to know a lot about alternative energy sources. I am just a concerned person. Every day I hear something about the increased costs per b... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights The life of women in Ancient Greece: 2 of 6
Life for the female in ancient Greece was one of subjugation. Women were not citizens'. Women could not vote. Women could not own property. Women were ruled by men. Even if she were a widow, a son or another male relative ruled her. It was not uncommon for Greek men to lock their wives in their homes while the husband was abs... More..