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I am a twenty-four year old female out of Durham, North Carolina with a degree in Architecture, a General Contracting License, and the beginings of a career as a painter. I'll be married this summer to a wonderful man, I have a cat I'm devoted to, and I guess

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Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Should wives allow their men to watch porn movies?: 3 of 39
ALLOW?!? Am I missing something, or does this mean that one spouse is presuming to absolutely control the actions of another? This is not acceptable behavior, and should not be accepted- two adults in a relationship work through issues together, each side striving to understand the other's point of view and fairly present the... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture What color was Jesus: 3 of 24
Jesus was a middle-eastern Jew- you want to know what he looked like? Look at the tv, because goodness knows there's enough news coverage going on over there.Now that that is settled, now that we're sure that Jesus had that olive skin and dark hair, large dark eyes and a full beard, that he kept his head covered out of respec... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Small weddings: What to do when your friends and relatives that were left off the guest list feel snubbed: 2 of 16
Small weddings are wonderful- cheaper, simpler, easier to plan, even easier to clean up after. Their downside is that they can leave a lot of people feeling like you don't consider them an important part of your life. However, with a little planning this can be taken care of, either before or after the wedding.First off, the ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Hairstyle ideas for the short-haired bride: 1 of 8
Every woman wants to be her most beautiful on her wedding day, and should remember that beauty comes in many forms, and certainly in all lengths of hair!If you are sure that you want to have long hair for your wedding day, you can surprise everyone with extensions or a partial wig. As with all of these ideas, try on your inte... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art Creating a lasting message through artwork: 2 of 15
Creating a true and lasting message cannot be easy, whatever the media, because of the depth of emotion required to make an image that truly touches people. At the same time, one can draw reassurance from the fact that people now are much the same as they have always been- however modern our surroundings, the struggle to make... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning How to personalize your wedding gown: 1 of 7
As the bride, you are the center of the day, the focal point of all eyes, living out a day that you've probably dreamed of since you were a child. What you are wearing should be a perfect expression of you, and you and your fiance's happiness.Remember that you have to take into account the tone and location of the ceremony it... More..
Arts & Humanities > Buying & Selling Art Make money as a painter: 1 of 6
As an artist, I have an idea of what is working for myself and others. Exposure is important, and something is better than nothing- but certain ways are better than others.1) Vanity Galleries- galleries where you pay for spots on the wall- are almost never a good idea. Their money is coming from the artists, so there is no pr... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Should homosexuals receive all the rights and benefits of marriage?: 25 of 129
Of course homosexuals should have the same rights as heterosexuals! They're people too!Except, apparently, when it comes to marriage. "Civil Unions" confer almost all of the same benefits, you may argue, let Them get one of Those! I suppose that makes sense.... since "separate but equal" has worked so well in our nation's pas... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Types of wedding cakes: 1 of 5
The wedding cake is usually the centerpiece of the reception, really, and you can do so many things with it!First off, decide what you and the groom want in terms of taste- in most wedding cakes these days, each tier is a different flavor, often with a different filling as well, so you can get plenty of variety.Then decide ho... More..
Arts & Humanities > Buying & Selling Art Making a living as a visual artist in the US: 6 of 22
The idea of the starving artist is as much self perpetuated as anything. It is possible to make a living as a visual artist in the US- but there are so many things to understand on that front that it can be somewhat overwhelming.You have to have a market, and you have to cater to it. You cannot make a living as a visual artis... More..