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SaurKraut is a writer and former political consultant. She has had great and varied experience in the business arena. She has won awards for her writing, but prefers anonymity when it comes to controversial subjects. She comes from a long line of writers,

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Relationships & Family > Love & Lust What is love?: 62 of 207
The other day I was counseling a new bride, who tearfully and dramatically told me that although she loved her husband, she was not "IN love" with him. I really hate that trite, over-used and under-thought about phrase. I hear it a lot, and it's the refuge of fools: Because love takes work. So many people don't realize what ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Homeland Security Domestic spying in the US: How far is too far?: 3 of 10
As if the civil rights violations under the Patriot Act aren't good enough, it's being reported that "A statement attached to postal legislation by President Bush last month may have opened the way for the government to open mail without a warrant." Oh good. We're one step closer to Ayn Rand's world of Anthem or George Orwel... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Sexism in American politics: 5 of 15
I am not a Hillary Clinton fan, so I really had to mull this over. But when I speak for Hillary today, I speak for all women, and any woman that runs for office anywhere in the land. I was listening to Glenn Beck's radio show yesterday. For those of you unfamiliar with American talk radio, Glenn was a balanced moderate talks... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Why the HPV Vaccine should be mandatory: 2 of 6
Most cervical cancer is connected to the human papilloma virus, a sexually transmitted disease that causes 70% of all cervical cancers and creates genital warts. Recently a vaccine was developed which would innoculate any young women against certain strains of HPV. It's the first vaccine that claims to prevent cancer, by tar... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values Gambling: Conflicting social ethics: 1 of 3
My brother and his son came through town unexpectedly last week. I got a call last minute asking when we could get together, so I suggested Rosie's for breakfast. Rosie's is the local hangout, famous for it's breakfasts and, of course, Rosie. Rosie keeps her girlish figure through sheer perseverence, never tiring, always on ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Speculations & Criticisms Religious groups practicing self-segregation: 1 of 3
OK, just when you thought Florida couldn't get any weirder: Last year it was announced in our local mullet wrapper that the owner of Dominoes has decided to build not only the first Catholic University built in 40 years, but also a strict Catholic town to surround it near Naples, FL. In this town there will be no x-rated cab... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Urban gospel music moving away from Christian message: 1 of 3
7-ELEVEN HYMNS OF THE MODERN CHURCH I have two churches that I enjoy tending in this area, but I will have to choose, eventually. Both are modern with fun music and live bands. Both are casual and both preach using the Bible. In my case, I prefer a church that uses the Bible, although there are many churches that don't (or u... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Asian Culture The Moken: Asian Sea Gypsies: 1 of 3
Today I'd like to talk about the Moken; unusual people who live on the seas in Asia. They are often called "Sea Gypsies" because they live on the water for 8 months out of every year. They only build shelters on land to wait out the monsoon season, when the waters are too violent to live upon. I was always a fan of the conce... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy Abstinence Initiative Programs: 1 of 3
Somehow, at one time, our nation didn't need classes on sex education. Miraculously, babies still were born, sex still flourished, and so did diseases and unwanted pregnancies. It was the negative aspects that caused us, ultimately, to rethink sex education. It was believed at that time that sex education in public schools w... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Do live-in-relationships work?: 9 of 25
As my mother and grandmother used to say, "Why buy the cow, when you can get the milk for free?" This was a not-so-flattering analogy to a "living together" arrangement, instead of marriage. When I was a kid, it was interesting to see the different terms people came up with to describe their live-in lover: Cohabitant, POSSLQ... More..