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I am a 47 year old who is married to a wonderful man and we will celebrate our 25th year wedding anniversary this year. We have a beautiful daughter who has our 2 grandchildren which are great. We also have a son and 2 more daughters we took into our family

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Politics, News & Issues > Democratic Leaders Can Hillary Clinton be an effective president?: 12 of 25
Can Hillary Clinton be an effective President? I will say NO! That's really too bad too. I am a woman and would love to see a woman get president. Hillary is a successful woman and a smart woman. The only problem is she is a politician who is only out more money and control.Hillary Clinton is not for the American people. Hill... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What Christmas means to me: 16 of 33
The joys of Christmas time. I am sitting here thinking about Christmas. I love Christmas time. I love Christmas music. I love looking at the lights on the Christmas tree. I can't wait to see my grandkids open their gifts. What joy my family brings to me.I hear so many people fuss about all they have to do, how much money they... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Views on illegal immigration in the US: 104 of 213
After doing my own survey on this subject of illegal immigration in the US, this is what I was hearing. The people I spoke with do not want these people in our country. We talk about making new laws for the illegal immigrants but we cannot enforce the laws we have now. What's the deal with that? Democrats think they can contr... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Memorable people who have touched our lives: 26 of 53
The person who has touched my life would have to be my Dad. Even though I have only known him for 16 years, he has made a difference in my life. My life has been made complete.Growing up with guilty feelings because I didn't care for the man who raised me. We were taught to honor our father and mother in church but I didn't h... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life The value of letting others learn for themselves: 2 of 4
My mom believed in letting us learn for ourselves. I can remember a time when I went to my mom and asked if I could move back home because I wanted to go back to school. She said ok but you will have to help pay some bills. I said I didn't make that much and I wanted to put some money in my savings account. I can remember to ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Jobs & Careers (Other) Is it right for teenagers to get jobs: 20 of 38
Is it right for teenagers to get jobs? Absolutely! I believe that parents should insist on their teenagers getting a job. I don't mean they have to work fulltime while they are going to school but they do need to learn to work. Teenagers need to know that working is a way of life.My first job was at a Hardee's at the age of 1... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Women and sacrifice: 10 of 19
Women and sacrifice sort of go together. Women usually always sacrifice for their family. I don't really think it is a bad thing. I believe it shows just how strong a women can be. Think positive about the word sacrifice for a moment.When we get married, we give up a part of ourselves for our husbands. I don't think that is a... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Is 40 really the new 30?: 61 of 115
Is 40 really the new 30? I believe so! If you look around at people, they don't look as old as they are. People are focused on taking care of themselves, I know I do. I wouldn't go back to any other age. I am older and wiser and get that way daily.Times have changed dramatically and we seem to go along with the change. I work... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life The girl's guide to moving out and surviving the single life: 16 of 30
Oh, how exciting it was to be moving out on my own. I couldn't wait. As soon as I turned 18, I was moving into my own place. I had it all figured out. The first thing a girl has got to do is figure out exacting how much she can afford. In order to stay in your own place, make sure you can afford what you pick out.Once you kno... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Why people believe in God: 73 of 134
There are many reasons why people believe in God. Every person will have a different reason. As for me, I became a believer in God at a young age.I grew up in church. I am thankful for the opportunity to attend church. God made his presence known to me at a young age and I accepted that presence. God's presence is still in my... More..