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I am a hopeful writer that is a stay-at-home, homeschooling mother of 4 sons.

I have been writing with Helium since March 2007. My proudest moment was when my my article, "How will Beckam affect American soccer" was featured on the homepage. To be recognized

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Entertainment > Music (Other) Remembering dead rock stars: The day the music died: 11 of 26
When was the day the music died? According to Don McLean, the author of the 1972 hit song, "American Pie," it was in 1959 when three famous musicians, Buddy Holly, Ricki Valens, and The Big Bopper were killed in a plane crash. Upon doing some research, I found that many sociologists have tried to interpret the lyrics from th... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Clothing How to spot treat stains: 3 of 7
Look no further! I have the perfect solution to spot treat all your laundry stains. There is a miracle product that has been around for years and with a little bit of creativity, this product has become my "best friend in the laundry room." Now, put your glasses on your head to make sure you do not miss the name of my "Super... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soccer How will Beckham impact American soccer?: 20 of 45
If David Beckham influences America the way he influences the two ten year-olds in this household, then, soccer's popularity will bypass football's number one slot. Pele was popular because of his ability, and others like Ronaldinho and Freddy Adu have soccer fans standing in "awe" when watching them perform in major league ... More..
Education > Secondary School Issues Commentary: The dominance of sports in high school culture: 8 of 18
The dominance of high school sports in high school is not any different than the role sports play around the world. High School events are just celebrated on a smaller scale. The jock is more popular than the chess champion and the cheerleader is probably prettier than the National Honor Society's president. Does that mean t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations How to be aware of inappropriate religious Christmas gifts: 4 of 9
My voice sternly echoes in my children's ears, "That song is not appropriate, change the station!" Being a mother of four impressionable young sons, I have learned, over the years, what is appropriate for some is not always a good idea for others. The age, personality, and belief system all play a role. The same concept appl... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Why racists still exist: 27 of 58
Racism is a word that needs to be deleted from our vocabulary. Every time I hear the news media comment on the color of someone's skin, I just want to cringe. Two main events are perfect examples of such racism comments. First, the Colts win after the super bowl focused more on the fact that it was the first time a black coa... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Is 40 really the new 30?: 54 of 115
If 40 is the real 30, then, the fit I threw last May was pointless. Do I feel 40? No, but my laugh lines are not making me chuckle. There is a country song called, "This One's for Girls" by Martina McBride that gives advice for women at different stages of life. She perfectly describes women at 42 that are constantly throwin... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges 2007 study cites that teenagers are less sexually active: 10 of 21
Even though a study may indicate that teenagers are sexually less active than previous years, I believe the results are misleading. Sadly, because of Bill Clinton's indiscretion during his presidential term with Monica Lewinsky, teenagers do not consider certain intimate activities to be sexual acts. Clinton denied on nation... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Road rage: What to do about inconsiderate drivers: 18 of 37
Helium is a website that allows writers to judge their peers. Similarly, that is what drivers need to do for other drivers. With technology we should be able to "flag" road rage drivers when we see an out of control situation. I know we all make mistakes, like forget to turn our blinker on 3 seconds before the turn, switch l... More..
Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholest Tips for reducing cholesterol: 17 of 34
The phone rang yesterday afternoon. I could see the caller ID reveal that it was my doctor's office. Nurse Angie was on the other end explaining that she had my blood test results. My total cholesterol was 220, with a breakdown of 148 LDL (the bad), 62 HDL (the good), and Triglycerides 52 (sugars). All my numbers are great, ... More..