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My first venture into the writing world was on FaithWriters.com. My Christian beliefs and my love of a good story have inspired me to write almost 100 short stories, poems, and essays that appear on that site. Twenty of my pieces have been selected as Editor's

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Fertility Issues Assessing the Creighton method of Natural Family Planning (NFP): 1 of 4
After losing an infant to SIDS and experiencing a miscarriage with the next pregnancy, my husband and I wished to find a way to avoid pregnancy until my body and our emotions had healed. The Creighton method of Natural Family Planning was recommended to us. At the time, this form of family planning was the only method of birt... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Examples of metaphors and how to use them: 9 of 35
Have you ever heard someone say, "It's raining cats and dogs?" Raindrops are not furry four-legged family pets but rain can come down so hard that it seems the raindrops are as big as a small animal. This is an example of a simple metaphor.Metaphors compare two or more things that seem to be different from each other without ... More..
Sciences > Water & Oceanography What is an artesian spring or an artesian well: 2 of 7
You have, no doubt, seen the bottles lined up on the shelves of your local grocery store. So many bottled water companies try to promote their water as being from "artesian springs" and the consumer is supposed to believe one brand is superior to the next. Forget all of those fancy store brands. The best tasting water comes w... More..
Sciences > Ecology & Environment How ecosystems can be interrelated: 2 of 7
This world has multitudes of ecosystems, encompassing large and small areas. An ecosystem is composed of the diverse living and nonliving things in an area which interact with one another and live or exist under the same environmental conditions like, but not limited to, rainfall, amount of sunlight, and rich or poor soil. Ec... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why we make mistakes: 70 of 236
A mistake may be defined as an action with undesirable consequences that is taken due to poor judgment, ignorance, or lack of concentration.I may blow up at my employer and quit my job without another job in place so that my bills may be paid. Poor judgment!I may accidentally insult someone who is of another culture simply be... More..
Education > Homeschooling Top 10 things homeschooled children and parents get to do while everyone else is in school: 13 of 41
People unfamiliar with homeschooling may think home-schooled children and their parents have tremendous freedom. Some of these beliefs are misconceptions; some are true. Here are some things a homeschooling family can do during school time that students in traditional classrooms can not do.1) Do a math lesson while dressed in... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: Prevent road rage: 21 of 66
Road rage can be expressed in many different ways. One time a grandmotherly-type woman saluted me with her middle finger for somewhat obstructing her left turn onto the street from which I was turning. Almost eleven years ago, 17-year-old Paul Antonich was kidnapped and brutally murdered by five boys who were in a car he rear... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Accessories Relatively unknown dog products and accessories priced under $80: 14 of 43
Most dog owners want to supply their furry best friend with whatever will make that pet's life long, healthy, and happy. Accomplish this goal with these very practical dog-related products.If you have a puppy that can not sleep at night or an older dog that needs a bit of reassurance, the trick used to be to place a ticking a... More..
Local Guides > Boston The best kid-friendly attractions in the city of Boston: 11 of 33
Boston is more than an important Revolutionary War site found in textbooks. The city abounds with historical buildings, parks, and residences, but not every tourist site is interesting to both adults and youths. A vacation in Boston can be fun-filled for every member of the family at these kid-friendly attractions.The New Eng... More..
Sciences > Mathematics Understanding the Pythagorean theorem: 5 of 15
Let's pretend you are building a wheelchair ramp into your home and you need to know how many feet long your ramp is going to be so that you may buy the right amount of materials. How will you figure that out?The best way is by utilizing the Pythagorean theorem. A theorem is a mathematical equation which has been proved to wo... More..