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To Geek or not to Geek -
 - Dianne Lehmann (5,838)     
Dianne Lehmann  
I knew I was a Geek pretty early on in my life. At age seven years, I wanted to know where babies came from. Not about the birds and the bees (gross!), but honest to goodness biology. My dad bought me a book that required a dictionary for me to understand it, but I just gobbled that all up. There... ( added 1 year 151 days ago.) |
Beware Of The Turtles - A New Greek Legend is Born -
- Julian Price (12,254)   
Julian Price 
The Greeks were revelling in sporting euphoria. Just a month earlier from underdog status they had triumphed for the first time in the European football championships and now Olympic fever had gripped the nation as the games returned to their birthplace. It was my first visit to Greece and... ( added 1 year 165 days ago.) |
Be The Dad You Wish You Had -
Dane Tyner (308)  
Dane Tyner
This writing is not for everyone. Many fathers do an outstanding job of raising their kids. Unfortunately, many men had dads who either were not there enough to matter or were so offensive in behavior that their children wished they were not there. I have written this for men who have no trouble... ( added 1 year 165 days ago.) |
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The Browning Nomad -
Ted Gragg (496) 
Ted Gragg
He was a tough man, full of vim
and vigor, and capable of dragging a downed deer 200 yards through the toughest
swamp. He had turned sixty-four this past spring and his hair was gray but
the arms were still knotted in muscle and he carried the heavy Browning Magnum
like it was a... ( added 1 year 172 days ago.) |
Father’s Day—I Never Really Knew Him -
Sandra E. Graham (9,984) 
Sandra E. Graham
Growing up in the backwoods of Arkansas , we were considered poor. Dirt poor' is the phrase I heard most often. My father was a quiet man who farmed the land that always belonged to someone else. I never knew if he was just quiet by nature or if the long hard hours tilling the earth in an... ( added 1 year 178 days ago.) |
Memorial Day, Fathers Day Memories with Tears, Pride And Prayers -
- Joel Hendon (18,567) 
Joel Hendon
As everyone is aware, most Americans celebrate Memorial Day with scarcely a thought to it's real meaning. But those of us who were close to some of those who have fallen, find it difficult not to feel a sadness beyond words. But to dedicate a day to those young fellows seems so very lacking in... ( added 1 year 180 days ago.) |
Going On Vacation To Maine -
- David Tanguay (9,551) 
David Tanguay
I've got my plane ticket for my vacation to the great state of Maine. I'll be flying out from my current residence here in northern Florida on July 30 th . I am originally from the state of Maine and I have many relatives and friends living there. I have been living here in Florida for over ten... ( added 1 year 181 days ago.) |
10 Ways to Save Money on Graduation Gifts (By Preventing Graduation) -
Cheryl Moeller (157) 
Cheryl Moeller
We have six children. Our third one graduated from college this month. Three down and three to go.
It takes up so much money buying all those graduation gifts; I have decided to give you some tips on how to save money.
If you prevented graduation, you would be free of all the worries that... ( added 1 year 187 days ago.) |
The Month of the Soldier: How Are You Going to Honor the Fallen? -
Jeff Brown (10,473)  
Jeff Brown
This is the month of independence, freedom, sacrifice, the hope and inspiration of the human spirit. To get a feel for its diversity, its importance, here is a list of holidays and observances for this Month of the Soldier. 1: Loyalty Day, 1: National Day of Prayer, 1: Law Day, 2: Yom HaShoah... ( added 1 year 193 days ago.) |
Let's Not Forget Mary, The Mother of Jesus -
- Teresa Ortiz (11,014) 
Teresa Ortiz
Of all the wonderful mommies that have come and gone, I can't help but think about Mary, the mother of Jesus. What was so special about her? Why would God the Father choose her? And how can her mothering skills help me today?
These questions have been on my mind for the last few days. So... ( added 1 year 196 days ago.) |
The Best Mother's Day Gift Ever: When Mom wins "Meal or no Meal?" -
Cheryl Moeller (157)
Cheryl Moeller
For Mother's Day week, I have added my own game show to the tradition of "Deal or no Deal?" I'm calling it "Meal or No Meal?"
I think I can compete with "Deal or No Deal?" host Howie Mandel but I refuse to shave my head.
My show works this way.
I have just been on a field trip to... ( added 1 year 209 days ago.) |
Julia Ward Howe, one of the pioneers of Mother's Day! The origin started with this lovely lady. -
Sacreeta (86,495)   
Sacreeta
Mother's Day, what is the origin of this Celebrated Day? Here's some of the pieces to the puzzle, starting with American Ms. Julia Ward Howe.
Mother's in general have been celebrated as loving symbols since Motherhood began. In many different cultures the symbol of Mother, as in Mother Nature... ( added 1 year 218 days ago.) |
Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas, Affordable and Under $10.00, Yet Still Priceless. -
Sacreeta (86,495)
Sacreeta
Ok, so you've had your head in the clouds, in work, in your friends.. and like every year you fail to see Mother's Day coming until you get asked that dreadful question. What did you get your Mom for Mother's Day? And you are sitting here online, reading my article with your mouth hung low... ( added 1 year 218 days ago.) |
25 Great Ways to Surprise your Wife, this Mother's Day! -
Sacreeta (86,495)
Sacreeta
How do you go about surprising the mother of your child on Mother's Day? You wife runs the household, she makes most of the decisions about the routines of the children. If you are stumped on what your wife would appreciate done for her on Mother's Day, hopefully this article would help.
You... ( added 1 year 218 days ago.) |
Internet Providers To Shut Down Tuesday For Five Hours -
Laura Trahan (38,302)  
Laura Trahan
In order to bring attention to the increasing use of fossil fuels, over 75 internet providers have joined forces and will shut down service from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday.
The group, spearheaded by the major Internet Providers Comcast, AT & T, Verizon and Charter Communications, has... ( added 1 year 235 days ago.) |
Honor Him: The Resurrection in Everything -
Jeff Brown (10,473)
Jeff Brown
He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence he shall come again to judge the living and the dead. (The... ( added 1 year 245 days ago.) |
The First Easter -
- Michael Kocis (1,044)  
Michael Kocis
Many things have been written about Easter, from how the Easter bunny came to be to why we decorate chicken eggs, all the way up to the original meaning of this day, Jesus rising from the dead. Now, I'm not going to put down any of these customs celebrating this incredible day because honestly, I... ( added 1 year 255 days ago.) |
Queen of Hearts and (softball) Diamonds -
John Brazell (391) 
John Brazell
Patsy Lou was a brown eyed , walking, talking doll, but she was a better second baseman. It was a collision over second base that got the ball rolling.
Even when you're eleven - or especially when you're eleven - you look for common ground before investing a lot of time in a relationship.... ( added 1 year 285 days ago.) |
Valentine’s Day---What is it good for???? -
Sandra E. Graham (9,984)
Sandra E. Graham
As my husband and I browsed through our local Walmart store this morning, my husband-an old-school type of guy-remarks about all the hoop-la surrounding Valentine's Day.
"Look at all this stuff," he commented as he picked through a boat-load of bright red and white stuffed animals. Rows and... ( added 1 year 289 days ago.) |
Valentine's Day and the Single, Unattached Woman -
Avis Ward (11,219) 
Avis Ward
I am a single, unattached woman. I am not dating anyone, even casually. I had the same status and happy circumstances for my birthday in October, at Christmas and the New Year. I did celebrate those occasions however, with people I love and who love me.
I have taken notice that far too many... ( added 1 year 289 days ago.) |
The Dream Lives (poem) -
- David Tanguay (9,551)
David Tanguay
He made it very clear - he said "I have a dream"
That my little children may walk in freedom
Let their laughter and joy sparkle and gleam
As the Lord looks down from his heavenly kingdom
He said let all men be judged by the content
of their character
And truly not by the... ( added 1 year 306 days ago.) |
A New Year Prayer -
Judi Lake (1,858) 
Judi Lake
I sit quietly with my daughter sound asleep in my arms and stare out into the dark night. It is peaceful and quiet. Everyone, including me, is sick with the flu.
One hundred and eight minutes into the New Year, I silently think of the many New Year resolutions being made tonight. There is... ( added 1 year 326 days ago.) |
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Does a New Year Mean a New You? -
Avis Ward (11,219)
Avis Ward
We look to the calendar from whence cometh our help. Why is that so? We look at January 1 st as the answer to our previous year's frustrations. I wonder why? Herbert Hoover said, "About the time we think we can make ends meet, somebody moves the ends."
The concern I have about New Year's... ( added 1 year 327 days ago.) |
Old Lame Signs -
- Jackie Papandrew (119) 
Jackie Papandrew
You know how, when you're a child, and you don't correctly hear the lyrics to a song or the words to some hackneyed cliche that adults are always throwing around? Like the phrase my parents often spouted at me when, in a noble effort to be helpful, I'd point out to them the moral failings and... ( added 1 year 331 days ago.) |
Family Activities To Bring Christmas Movies To Life -
Laura Trahan (38,302)
Laura Trahan
My family loves movies and there is nothing cozier then all of us curling up under the blanket on the couch and enjoying Christmas movies.
We all have our favorites and it is a battle to make sure everyone gets to watch their own, but it is family time at its best. I have to admit that there... ( added 1 year 334 days ago.) |
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