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Having wound through the briers of being Momma to 10, observing the birth of a child after burying her, teenagers, being a ghost writer, draft editor, retail manager (read salaried babysitter), paralegal, election commissioner and entrepreneur (thrice over)...Here

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Autos > Driving & Safety What to do when a car is on fire: 2 of 25
A driver's nightmare Driving down the highway, smoke starts rising out of the hood of the car. You pull over to the side of the road and get out. Smoke billows from the rear of the car. The paint blackens on the car. Then you see the flames. Before the fire department can arrive, the car burns to a black cinder on the side o... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology The cat's meow: What cat noises really mean: 3 of 36
The meow that humans hear is spoken strictly for interspecies communication. Veterinarians have expressed that cats own 16 vocabulary words, and they are all for their "pets". Cats use purring tones and growling to communicate with other cats. Every cat will use his "vocabulary" to let his owner know certain things. Understa... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Dealing with unsolicited parenting advice: 2 of 24
"Words are so cheap, they have been declared free," author unknown. From my first pregnancy to my one with my tenth child, I have received unsolicited advice from every well-meaning soul who crossed my path. Whether they had a houseful or would not dream of having one, it was their moral obligation to tell me how to raise my... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds Tips for helping a wounded wild bird: 1 of 12
Growing up, we children were constantly bringing in wounded birds. From sparrows to doves to owls, if we could catch, we brought it indoors. Before you try this, know something about the care of wounded wild birds. Regardless of the bird's size, condition or predator status, wear heavy gloves, preferably leather, which will ... More..
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade What frustrates you about eBay buyers: 1 of 12
Being a power seller on eBay, I have had my fair share of frustrating buyers. Since most buyers are anxious to get their merchandise, they pay immediately and leave feedback the moment the package arrives and is ripped open. Then there are the other 1%. Let's look at them a little more closely. Some people click on "Buy It N... More..
Personal Finance > Health Insurance Health insurance: What's the definition of a pre-existing condition?: 1 of 12
The "pre-existing condition" is the insurance company's method of taking your premiums for a period of time before they pay any of your claims. Most insurance companies define pre-existing conditions as those for which you have been treated during the 180 days preceding their issuing a policy to you, provided that you did no... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball MLB: What it's like to be a New York Mets fan: 1 of 12
Call me sheltered, but I had never seen a Major League game until I married a Mets fan. The concept of enjoying three hours of baseball that I was not playing, much less 162 games of it, eluded me altogether. Then, on a Tuesday night, it all changed. Little did I know that there were so many rules to baseball! There are stat... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning Paying your bills: Organization tips: 2 of 23
Organization is key to paying your bills on time. I have a great plan that I know for a fact works, since I have used it for years! And my credit report, tax return and my bank account are happier for it. If you are the lucky one who pays the bills the days they arrive, you can use this plan as well. The tax advantages are f... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Easy to implement environmental resolutions for the new year: 7 of 77
New Year's resolutions are easy to keep when you go green with some of these easy to implement environmental ideas. Catch a bucket Place a bucket where it can catch rainwater. Use this to water your plants or wash your car instead of the hose. Recycled water is great-pour fish bowl water on your plants. Bathe the dog in the ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Whispers: 3 of 33
In the shimmering water, just beneath my reflection, I see a whisper. As it's whisked away with the current, I have to wonder: What did it say? Close my eyes and concentrate on its shadowy memory, but am I too late? All the world is still, as my mind's eye recreates by force of will. Through the caressing sound of water on r... More..