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I Think I Can...I Think I Can...I Think I Can't Well, it happened again. On August 1st, I received an email about another 100 Articles in 100 Days Contest. Having accomplished that particular feat just 3-1/2 weeks prior, I immediately jumped at the proposition, believing that a 2nd time around... ( added 13 hours 22 minutes ago.)

Graduation at Fort Benning -- A Sight to Behold Well it happened. After 14 long weeks, my son graduated from Infantry basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia, this past Friday. The 2-day event was incredibly rewarding for all who attended. Having been privileged to watch my stepson graduate... ( added 27 days 9 hours ago.)

Welcome to Europe -- Welcome to Islam Europe a dazzling array of charm, diversity, and cultures. Landscapes that take your breath away. Architecture that is unparalleled. Foods and wines that delight your culinary senses. Music that identifies the soul of a nation. This is Europe now... ( added 35 days 12 hours ago.)

When Government Gets Out of the Way, We All Win Today I had a most novel, most enjoyable, and, without a doubt, most unique experience. I walked into the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Agency at 1:10 pm and walked out at 1:20 pm with a new driver's license. No, I am not making this up! And, no I am... ( added 38 days 7 hours ago.)

Discovering Paradise in Maine I have always considered paradise to be somewhere warm with glorious weather, no humidity, and definitely well below the Mason Dixon line. This past week, however, my husband Phil and I discovered a part of the world that for many is paradise and... ( added 72 days 11 hours ago.)

Life at Fort Benning -- The Study of a Boy Becoming a Man When I learned that my son would be stationed in Georgia for basic training in Special Forces during the months of July and August, I was more than concerned. During any other months, I would not have been as worried. An avid soccer player, Andrei... ( added 85 days 11 hours ago.)

Ingenuity at Work I am married to a wonderful man who can solve mechanical, electrical and gadget problems easily. Knowing exactly what is needed to fix this or that, clean the tape residue off a jar, mend plastic pieces that are broken, weld, solder, or glue, this... ( added 91 days 14 hours ago.)

What You Don't Know about Healthcare Reform Could Kill You Last week I heard Minnesota Congresswoman, Michelle Bachman, discussing some of the particulars of Washington 's impending healthcare reform and I was stunned. Those of you familiar with me know that I am against socialized medicine. Having lived... ( added 98 days 6 hours ago.)

A God-Given Voice This past week I heard from a customer who had purchased my DVDs in the beginning of the year. When I first spoke to Vicky in January, I heard a voice that sounded like a child, not just in the quality but even in the enunciation of her words. I... ( added 112 days 13 hours ago.)

On Writing 20 Articles in One Day 3 months ago, I accepted a challenge to write 100 articles in 100 days. I thought this would be a positive experience because my corporate training is practically non-existent due to the economy and I felt that the exposure would increase traffic... ( added 120 days 4 hours ago.)

Why Gay Marriage Can Never Be a Marriage - Even If the Dictionary Says So! As long as I'm on my rant, I thought I'd dig my grave even deeper and talk about marriage specifically marriage between two people of the same sex. (Isn't that an oxymoron?) Marriage is defined as a union between a man and a woman. Oh, my... ( added 188 days 10 hours ago.)

The Invasion of the Stink Bug This past March I was heading upstairs from our basement and saw this little critter' on the top step. Later that day, I saw another one of these slow-moving creatures plodding along near the heating vent. The next morning, I discovered a 3... ( added 195 days 10 hours ago.)

Dear Mr. President -- Why Don't You Have to Follow the Rules? I think that being the President of the United States has to be the toughest job in the world; and, I acknowledge that mistakes will be made regardless on what side of the aisle you sit. What I don't understand is why your mistakes are not... ( added 203 days 14 hours ago.)

The Franciscan Mystery Players: A Study in Prayer This past month, I had the opportunity to attend The Way of the Cross presented by The Franciscan Mystery Players during my church's Lenten series. In the words of the written program, this hour-long production is a "contemplative experience of... ( added 209 days 14 hours ago.)

Enough of Political Correctness: Let's Call It What It Is! Last month Janet Napolitano, the newly-appointed Secretary of Homeland Security, was interviewed by the German magazine Der Spiegel . The interviewer stated that in her first statement to Congress as Secretary of Homeland Security, she never once... ( added 214 days 5 hours ago.)

The Dignity, Honor and Respect of Taking Chance Friday night my husband and I watched Taking Chance, a movie based on the actual events in the transporting of the deceased Marine, Chance Phelps, back to his hometown in Wyoming. This is not a review of the HBO movie; this is not a synopsis of... ( added 225 days 6 hours ago.)

This Darned Global Warming It is 5:00 am in the morning. It is 29 degrees Fahrenheit. It is the 3 rd day of Spring. And, it is New Jersey, for crying out loud, not North Dakota! Now let me see. If I remember correctly, the first snowfall in our area occurred on October 15... ( added 230 days 15 hours ago.)

Taking the 'Chill' Pill Monday at noon , my son phoned me from college while waiting for his class to begin. He was stressed, big time. The previous week he had been home on March break. Unable to afford to party in Florida as many other college students do, he spent... ( added 235 days 5 hours ago.)

And The Woman Said, "Take Tasha" The day was New Year's Eve; the year was 1994; and, my boys and I were in search of a new dog, having recently put down our Lhasa Apso. Walking the corridors amidst the cages of barking dogs at the local Humane Society, we were checking out the... ( added 240 days 7 hours ago.)

Oh, You're From Jersey? Whenever someone hears that I am from Jersey , I get a look that says, smog, NYC, congestion and The Sopranos . And, while that is certainly true in the northern part of the state, what most people don't realize is that there is a southern half to... ( added 244 days 4 hours ago.)

Can Someone Please Explain the Readers' Club to Me? In the past 2 months, I have been enjoying my time writing for SearchWarp, but I have some questions that I need answered. Because I am daunted by the number of Articles Left to Read , I find myself trying to read as many as possible and I know I... ( added 252 days 14 hours ago.)

Proof It, Proof It, and Proof It Again Recently I received a newsletter from an ezine website which discussed improving your article productivity by not being a perfectionist about your writing. I agree with the writer in the sense that if you never finish an article because it is not... ( added 253 days 3 hours ago.)

Can We Learn Something from the Red Pen? When it comes to the education of our children, most unfortunately it is the baby boomer generation (of which I am part) that has lost its way. Sadly, those following the baby boomers have gleefully taken the snowball that we started and are now... ( added 257 days 8 hours ago.)

America: Losing the War on Our Rights Fiercely protective of my large, lush garden, I am constantly battling the devastation that occurs by the critters foraging through my flowers and vegetables. In fact, I am so protective that I have enclosed my garden with split rail and turkey... ( added 259 days 12 hours ago.)

Love Interrupted...Love Fulfilled On November 30, 1996 , my graduating class gathered for a pre-celebration of our 25 th reunion at our old high school. We would later head to the Hilton Inn for food and festivities but at this moment we were standing in the foyer, meeting... ( added 266 days 11 hours ago.)