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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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Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Guys: Easy steps to making a girl love you: 52 of 79
Disclaimer: You can not make a girl love you if she does not first like you. Simple though it sounds, many men and women put themselves through torture trying to impress a particular member of the opposite sex when there isn't even any attraction on the part of the recipient. Assuming we've already crossed that hurdle, let's ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Law & Justice (Other) Unusual laws that remain in US state codes despite being outdated: 2 of 3
Louisiana laws have always been unique. Unlike any other state, our laws are based primarily on the Napoleonic Code, and many of these are still on our books. While some were beneficial, such as forced inheritance that prevented daughters from being left out of wills, others are just downright ludicrous. Take for instance the... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives US elections 2008: Super Tuesday winners and losers: 11 of 16
McCain has been declared the GOP front-runner thanks to what the media considers a good showing in the Super Tuesday battle. Despite a difference of approximately 100 delegates in favor of Hillary Clinton, a front-runner has not been named. California, the big enchilada, was the biggest surprise. Experts expected the Democrat... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology Why the US presidential election matters to the average American: 29 of 42
Record high voter turnouts indicate that the average American certainly does care about the 2008 election. Rarely have we seen so much interest in the candidates prior to convention. TV Guide even reported that over 10 million viewers tuned in to the Democratic debates in South Carolina. Americans do care about this election,... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Is the US primary election season too long?: 7 of 10
The last eight years have shown what can happen when a nation becomes apathetic. The privilege of living in a democracy and having a say in who will lead our country is a right that too few Americans use. Part of our responsibility as citizens given the right to choose our leaders is to be informed voters. And if George W. ha... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Setting curfews: Factors to consider in supervising teens at night: 5 of 7
Protecting your teen means knowing that he is safe. Curfews, while they may be a popular way to supervise teens, are ineffective at ensuring this. Curfews are a wide-open door, saying to your teen that he can do whatever he wants, as long as he's home by a certain time. They create this aura that the designated time is some s... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US Elections 2008: Assessing the role of super delegates in the Democratic convention: 13 of 18
There was a time when the task of convention was to determine a nominee. Today, politicians, pundits and the media wipe their brows in fear that the Democratic nomination may not be determined until Denver. Many voters are learning about super delegates for the first time, and are outraged that in a supposed government for th... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Easy ways to reduce stress levels: 20 of 27
Two months ago I was a walking stress bomb. I popped ibuprofen daily, I had trouble sleeping, and I suffered from adult acne. My weight exceeded what I weighed when I was nine months pregnant. My blood pressure always tested in the pre-hypertension range, with a pulse of 98. Knowing that stress was the key factor that led to ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence Parents: Why your 'tween' child considers you 'un-cool': 6 of 8
My perspective: I look around at the parents of my child's friends and think that I am the epitome of cool. After all, I'm younger than all of them, so therefore I must be cooler. My son's perspective: You're still old.My perspective: I have achieved the perfect balance of dressing with current fashions while still looking my... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives US elections 2008: Keynote speaker for the Republican National Convention: 3 of 4
Don't expect the keynote speaker for the Republican National Convention to be someone most Republicans want to hear. The popular Republican figures like Rush Limbaugh and Ann Coulter certainly aren't going to promote a convention naming John McCain as the party's nominee. In fact, don't be surprised if Coulter shows up at the... More..