Superdork
I am a wife, and a mother of two children. These two roles are my favorite parts of being alive. I'm one of the most imperfect humans I know. And I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Ode to Mike HuckabeeMy ode to the one and only Mike Huckabee -
Mike Huckabee, You Are the ManMonths ago, this Republican feared there would be no good candidate to represent the true common sense conservatives of our great nation. Unforeseen at the time was the solution to this problem. That solution is Mike Huckabee.
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Superdork ReturnsYou mean, Superdork was gone? Um, I knew that...
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WWE Wrestler Chris Benoit, Wife, Son Found Dead in Atlanta HomeThe wrestling world is mourning the tragic loss of WWE superstar Chris Benoit. -
Healthier Eating Habits for People Who Hate Healthy EatingIt doesn't have to be bone-dry chicken and plain sprouts to make a healthy difference in your diet. -
How I Know My Dad Loves Me, Even Though His Love is Not PerfectAs Father's Day approaches, I am reminded of the years when I truly believed my father did not love me. I also reflect on how I figured out that he really does, and what prevented him from showing me.
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A Problem: This Republican Can't Find a Candidate to Vote ForWith so many possibile candidates for each party, there must be at least one who meets at least most of the criteria for each potential voter. You'd think so anyway. -
Tyson Chicken Nuggets VS. Banquet Chicken NuggetsChicken nuggets are a common menu item for households with children. You have more than one choice for frozen ready-to-eat nuggets, so between these two well-known brands, what are the differences? -
Battle of the Cleaning Wipes: Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Vs. Lysol Sanitizing WipesThe idea of a single premoistnened, disposable wipe to take care of germs in one easy swoop is brilliant. But between Clorox and Lysol, who does it better? -
Two Years in Psychiatric Treatment Facilities: A Troubled AdolescenceThere is a broad range of mental health problems that would bring one to need psychiatric help. From there are also many avenues of treatment. For some reason, in my adolescence it was believed in-patient care was necessary for me. That was absolutely the wrong assessment. -
The Worst Parts of Africa: Why Are the Women Still Having so Many Children?It is a legitimate question, not a callous or insensitive sentiment. With the conditions being so dire for the mass amounts of people in these regions, why would women willingly bring more children into this? -
Common Cliches and Phrases: How Did They Begin?There is one for just about every scenario: a cliche;, figure of speech or metaphor. Do you ever wonder what some of them mean? Do you ever wonder where they came from? This article explores some of these sayings and their origins. -
Children's TV Show "Caillou" Has Its Feet Firmly Planted in Fantasy LandIt's obvious that writers of preschool TV shows portray family dynamics the way child psychology "experts" believe they should be. Perhaps parents watching with their children will follow the examples of these TV parents. Is this even possible? -
My Biggest SecretWho I want to be and who I am are two different people. -
Confessions of a Drunk Driver: Selfishness, Sickness and ShameDrunk driving is responsible for so many traffic fatalities each year. So why do people still do it? -
When Your Whole Family Thinks You're a LoserThe world can be cruel to you when you screw up. Sometimes it laughs at your mistakes, sometimes it wants nothing to do with someone as stupid as you, and sometimes it makes itself feel better by focusing on your shortcomings. What's it like when your family does the same? -
2007 Super Bowl Ad: American Heart Association's Gotta Have HeartWe've been getting the American Heart Association's messages about the risks of heart disease for years, though we've not seen or heard it quite like this. -
2007 Super Bowl Ad: Bud Light's Rock, Paper, ScissorsThis Super Bowl Ad misses the attempted mark of dry and biting humor. -
2007 Super Bowl Ad: Taco Bell LionsThere were a host of "humanized animal" commercials during this year's Super Bowl. Apparently data exists that says America wants to see more talking animals. -
2006 Super Bowl Ad Review: FedExWhile advertisers compete like mad for the attention of the Super Bowl audience, viewers win with the entertainment and humor of the year's best advertising efforts. -
Jamie Skeeters, Famed Polygraph Expert Being Sued by Kalpoe Brothers, Passes AwayJamie Skeeters, an expert in the field of polygraph examination, recently worked with Dr. Phil in a search for answers in the Natalee Holloway disappearance. He is dead at the age of 65. -
Is Marijuana Really so Bad?With the problems associated with drug use plaguing our society, there is often a distinction made between marijuana and "hard" drugs. Some say it's harmless, others disagree. -
I Very Much Believe in Spanking. So Why Don't I Do It?To spank or not to spank: that is the question most parents have already answered one way or the other. I know I had before even becoming parent, yet I'm not doing things the way I'd planned. -
Sometimes We Just Don't like People. is This Okay?At least in my view, truly nice people never dislike anyone. However, I'd also like to think of myself as nice. Yet occasionally I find myself simply not liking someone. Am I wrong for this? -
Rare Severe Winter Storm Pounds Central TexasCentral and South Texas rarely sees ice or snow, but this week it got a large dose of both. -
Danny Bonaduce: Intrigue, Passion and ControversyHe's been called many things, including a washed up former child star who refuses to go away. Here is a look at the whole of who is the man, Danny Bonaduce. -
Top Ten Gift Ideas Under $62 for the Divorced Bug-Collecting Stock Broker Over 37 Who Likes Cheese a LotWe saw an abundance of Top Ten Guides on AC around the holidays, and it was challenging for writers to create ones that hadn't already been done. Here's an attempt to do just that. -
George W. Bush: Still a Great PresidentOur 43rd president has been the subject of much controversy, inciting hostility and hatred from many. But there are a great number of people who admire and respect George W. Bush, they just aren't as loud. -
Does Trouble Follow You Everywhere You Go?Does it seem that you are the "victim" of personal attacks and conflict on a regular basis? Do you find yourself in adversarial situations with others wherever you go? Why could this be? -
Common Sense Etiquette in Everyday ConversationIf you've come away from an encounter with someone wondering what would possess them to say such a thing, you're not alone. Many people, it seems, do not know how to conduct themselves properly in everyday conversation. -
Why Dr. Phil Should Be Deemed the Most Influential Person of 2006Certainly there were many influential people in 2006, though few have come close to affecting as many lives as the committed good doctor, Phil McGraw. -
How To Be a Good In-LawAh, the age-old story of in-law troubles: why can't people just be good in-laws? They can, and so can you. -
Top Ten Gift Ideas for the Extremely Poor PersonIt's often hard to find a gift for the person who has everything, but what about the person who has nothing? This just happens to be my area of expertise. -
What is Ultram?A look into the facts of this mysterious wonder drug -
Could Your Partner Potentially Be Abusive?Millions of women are battered each year by a boyfriend or spouse. Don't think for a moment that warning signs aren't present in each case. -
7th Heaven: How Bad Can it Get?While 7th Heaven was the top-rated show on the former WB network for many years, it missed the quit-while-you're-ahead stop a long time ago. Now it's on course to become the worst show on television. -
Heck Yes, You Should like Napoleon DynamiteThough unndoubtedly strange, Napoleon Dynamite is a must-see for anyone who has not yet done so. Some love it, some hate it, and others just don't get it. Which category describes you? -
Children: How Awesome Are They?While pondering what life would be like if it never contained children, as many are choosing, I became very aware what it would really be lacking. -
5 Keys to Quitting SmokingAll smokers know it's an unhealthy habit, and none of them want to get lung cancer. But the addiction to cigarettes can enslave the smoker into creating their own demise. This enslavement is still voluntary, so stop volunteering! -
Corpus Christi Couple Charged in Death of 4-year-old Foster ChildThe couple was arrested after being suspected of causing the death of their soon-to-be adopted son, a death determined to have been preceded by marked suffering. -
Why the Dixie Chicks Got Exactly What They DeservedAs many will tell it, a simple exercise of their First Amendment right cost the Dixie Chicks considerably. As I will tell it, they got what they had coming to them. -
Goodbye, Vanilla PepsiOkay, I may be pathetic by the fact that this has really affected my life, so be it. Vanilla Pepsi was not only my favorite drink, it was my only drink. And it was an element essential to my day.
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Hypochondria and Panic/Anxiety DisorderWhile hypochondria is not as well-known a condition as Panic and Anxiety Disorder, for many sufferers, the two go hand in hand. -
Welfare in America: Who is Denied Assistance?What happens to those who are too poor to make ends meet, but too weatlthy for government assistance? It seems they are being penalized for making an effort, while those not bothering are rewarded. -
Conditional Love: When Parents Give UpAll parents claim to love their children unconditionally, even though all children have unlovable moments - some more frequently than others. I know my parents loved me, but at fifteen I had apparently become more trouble than I was worth.
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NOGGIN: It Really is like Preschool on TVOf the many children's television channels parents have to choose from, NOGGIN is upstaging them all with their unique style of commercial-free programming for preschoolers. -
Benefits of Open Adoption: A Birth Mother's InsightFor the many willing to adopt, the concept of an open adoption can incite fear. But as this birthmother shares in her story, it offered quite the contrary to all involved. -
Alec Baldwin and Thomas the Tank Engine: A PleaAlec Baldwin, while a brilliant actor and quite a funny character, is one whose political views sadden, sicken and bewilder me. But there is something Alec Baldwin can do better than any other: Narrate the stories of Thomas the Tank Engine.