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Let's see.. about six months ago I walked out on my job of ten years and am now pursuing a writing career. I will write about anything that holds my interest, from parenting, to humor, to sex, politics, you name it.

I'm a product of the 80's, and I firmly

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Why parents should monitor Internet use by teens as well as younger children: 7 of 23
Monitoring a teen's internet use is much more important than monitoring your six year old's. Teens use the internet as an escape, creating fantasy versions of themselves, and as an online journal to reveal their deepest thoughts and fears. Sites like Myspace and Facebook have given teens a whole new type of online forum wher... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres What are your favorite movie quotes of all time: 9 of 25
Movie quotes are memorable because they are small pearls of wisdom, little witticisms to which our media-loving culture can relate. They're bytes that can have an impact even if the rest of the movie was unmemorable. Case in point: I hate Star Wars, but I will always remember Darth Vader's "Luke, I am your father." Some movi... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Political Values State assistance and treatment of those who use it: 4 of 10
How many times have you stood in line at the grocery store, behind a mother with two or three small children, and waited while the cashier rang up her purchases, and she tried to keep her children away from the ever-present candy? Maybe you're standing there, smiling at the precocious baby sitting in the buggy, and then you ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips When to stop supporting your children: 5 of 12
My son is only thirteen, but he already knows the drill. At 18, he'll be a college freshman, and other than any tuition that isn't covered through scholarships,financial aid, or work study, I will pay. I will do this for four years, which should give him aple time to complete a degree and get a job. At the end of those four ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Humor: Decoding food cravings during pregnancy: 6 of 14
Being a good Southern woman, I've always lived by the adage that your body craves what it needs. Calories, fat and sodium have never meant much to me, and when I was pregnant I whole-heartedly believed and practiced eating for two. Of course, my appetite was also increased because I quit smoking during my pregnancy, resultin... More..
Education > Education (Other) Public and private schools: Deciding which is better: 10 of 23
Let me start by saying that I have spent the last eight years living with my retired parents and driving the same vehicle so that I could afford to send my child to a private school. Obviously, I've made quite a sacrifice and must feel that private schools are a better choice, right? I think it depends on many things, from t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Is the average American lazy?: 14 of 32
Let's assume for a moment that the average American is a female who falls somewhere in the middle class. Let's say she is married and has two children. Let's also say that in order to maintain her middle-class status, she and her husband both work full-time. My first question is how many hours of sleep do you suppose she get... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: How my cats got their names: 28 of 63
Close your eyes for just a moment and envision the type of person you think of when you hear the name Bubba. Chances are, you imagine a lazy redneck plopped in front of the tv, his beer gut hanging out of his undershirt, asking his wife to bring him another brew because he's too lazy to get it himself, right? Well, if this i... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Girl Scout cookies: 6 of 12
Ahhhh, spring is in the air. You can smell it as soon as you walk up to your local Wal Mart, where outside the front doors, stand 3 or 4 fresh faced young girls in plaid, next to a table laden with the devil's food. You see, I don't judge the arrival of spring based on what some dumb groundhog does, or when the roses enjoy t... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Development Issues Tips for preparing your gifted child for college: 1 of 2
I am the gifted child gone astray, the one who exceeded all expectations throughout primary school, and then... well, failed. Now that I am the parent of a gifted child, I worry that he too will follow this path. Here are the insights I gained into why I failed to perform well the first time around in college, and the tips I... More..