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I am almost 60 years old and proud of it. I have a lot of medical issues the last one being breast cancer. I am now a survivor and am grateful for technology like mammograms. That's how they found what turned out to be a cancerous tumor. No one could feel

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development Tips for raising successful children: 4 of 25
Shortly after the birth of my second son, a more experienced mother gave me some advice that stayed with me and became a cornerstone of my parenting style. She said, "Our job is to open doors for our children and then let them decide which ones they want to go through." That made a lot of sense to me and put into words my de... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood The myth of the good mother: 9 of 54
I set out to be a "good mother." I had been a good daughter, a good sister, a good friend, a good student, a good wife. I had images in my mind of what all of these roles should look like. The "good daughter" did what pleased her parents. When she had a choice to make, she need only think what would please her parents and th... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Losing a dog: 7 of 41
"A dog is a heartache waiting to happen." I don't know who said that but it is true. When you have dogs, you will eventually have your heart broken when they get old and you have to make the decision to send them to doggie heaven. It's sad but it's their time and they had a good life. At least that's what you tell yourself. ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Internet relationships: 4 of 23
We met through a Yahoo pen pal group. We live 3,000 miles apart with an ocean between us. Our first emails were short bios of ourselves. We were about the same age, late fifties and married with grown children. We were each looking for a friend. Someone we could talk to and share our joys and sorrows with. Someone who would ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Is affirmative action fair?: 12 of 65
Affirmative action does not work. It discriminates. Since its purpose is to help those who have been discriminated against, I'd say it isn't fair. Here's an example of what I mean. My daughter went to a well-known small liberal arts college. She received no financial aid because my husband made too much money to qualify but ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My brother: 3 of 16
I love my brother. He has just one flaw that drives me nuts. He's perfect. His life is perfect. You're probably thinking that he is perfect to me because he is my big brother. You would be wrong. His life his family everything about him is perfect. It's like they are right out of a Disney film. I know them well so there is n... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Should the US continue to participate in the War in Iraq?: 10 of 52
Dear Mr. President, Bring our troops home now. NOW Right now, as fast as is humanly possible. I believe, at least I'd like to, that you were well intentioned when you sent our troops into Iraq. I don't know if it was bad Intel or pigheadedness or stupidity, whatever it was that led you to make that decision, admit you were w... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: September 11, 2001: 8 of 40
Flying is safe. You're more likely to have a crash on the way to the airport than you are to be in a plane crash. It's silly I know but I have to say all these reassuring statistics every time I fly. I used to take drugs before I could even think about getting on an airplane. I'm making progress. Now I only have to talk myse... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Commentary: Loving life on the far side of 50: 7 of 35
My brother once said that his wife turned 50 and learned to say "no". I thought it was funny and sweet. Since then I've turned 50 and I understand what he really meant. I will admit that I don't like what is happening to my body. In my mind I'm still that slim beautiful girl on the beach in a bikini. That girl is long gone. ... More..
Travel > Asia Traveling to Singapore: 3 of 15
April 11th, 2007. I am finally going to Singapore. I say finally not because I've been waiting or yearning or longing to go but because I've run out of excuses and am running out of time to go at IBM's expense. So, why was I going at all? My husband had been there for almost two years on an assignment. He would come home for... More..