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Poetry's Just Not My ThingSometimes I just have to get away from writing serious stuff. That's when I write poetry. I like to write it but it takes days for even the shortest poem because I keep coming back to make questionable improvements. Here's my latest offering.
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New Rules Cripple Family FarmsFarms have operated efficiently for years without undue interference from the government. But that is changing in a new climate of rules and regs invented to protect young people who for decades have worked side by side with their parents on family farms.
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The Legend of Hog Hollow - a Story for My GrandchildrenSometimes my grandchildren ask me to tell them a scary story so I try to entertain them without giving them sleepless nights. I think they were intrigued by this one because it left them asking questions that no one could answer.
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U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Church RightsWe must pay attention to what our government is doing to undermine our freedoms. The religious community can not fall asleep on the issues, mistakenly believing that it can't happen here. It can and it does.
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Part 3 - Knee Replacement SurgeryThis article speaks more to the recovery phase of my knee replacement and includes some more personal reflection on healing, both physically and mentally.
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Part 2 - Knee Replacement Surgery - Patient's PerspectiveUnless you've experience it, you can't know what it's like. My hope is that I have communicated realistically what a patient might expect without over emphasizing the negatives.
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Part 1 - Knee Replacement – Diagnosis, Scheduling, and PanicEveryone facing surgery has anxiety to some degree. These are some of my initial reactions in the days before knee replacement and my feelings about having to go through the procedure.
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Identity Theft Does Not Have to Destroy YouConsumers are victimized repeatedly by thieves who steal identities but there are things that can be done to minimize the damage.
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Inside Her Very HeartThoughts and feelings expressed by girls who have suffered at the hands of adults who should have protected them. Sexual abuse is an especially destructive force which robs a child of the ability to trust as well as taking away a childhood.
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May 21, 2011 - the End is NearJust a silly poem about a sillier prediction. God said no one will know when time ends. I'm pretty sure that's a truth we can count on.
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The Death of Osama Bin LadenThough we have finally killed the most wanted terrorist in the world, we must weigh our optimism with caution. Is this the victory we had imagined?
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The Month of March and SnowIn Missouri, and especially, it seems, in St. Louis, we have a very odd combination of weather throughout the year. But when Spring comes we want sunshine to erase the Winter doldrums. We don't always get what we want. -
Chuck E. Cheese - Pizza, Fun, and DeafnessJust a silly short poem to kill time in the noisiest place I've ever been. Good pizza, the kids love it, and leaving is like a taste of Heaven.
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The Energy Crisis: The Horse and Buggy -- Definitely Not a Solution for Our TimeCrude oil prices have increased prices at the pump and people are looking for answers. Maybe we should consider some old-fashioned solutions. Or maybe we shouldn't.
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Sometimes You Just Have to Break the RulesNo matter what your age, one way to feel younger is to break some rules - nothing to get you thrown in jail but just a little innocent rule breaking. Sometimes we forget how much fun it is to take a risk and dispense with the nonsense of being an adult.
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Hearing Impairment - Observations and SuggestionsMany people experience hearing loss and find it very difficult. However, there are ways to make your life a little easier and find ways to compensate for your deafness.
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The Housing CrisisWhile everyone is aware of the housing crisis, few solutions have been offered for reinstating loans and saving homes from foreclosure. Herein lies a suggestion.
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Class Reunions Improve with AgeClass reunions have the potential for being fun or disastrous. Early reunions may bring out the worst in people while later ones become more enjoyable when we stop trying to compete with each other.
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The Case for Fair Amnesty for Some Illegal ImmigrantsWith the ever growing debate over amnesty for illegal immigrants, there is a segment of that population who deserves special consideration. Is it possible to fairly decide who should stay and who should go?
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Memorial Day - a Time for Remembering and GratitudeMemorial Day has meant different things at different times. Sadly, this day of remembrance speaks of lives lost in their prime and those who are left behind.
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Child Abuse: One Child's ExperienceThis is a real story about a foster child. Though based loosely on the life of one child, it has been fictionalized to protect the identity of the subject.
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The Wonderful World of BirdsBirds have fascinated me since I learned about them from my mother so many years ago. She had a great way of sharing her interests and using those times as teaching moments. I wish I could do as well.
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Polio - the Forgotten DiseasePolio has been all but eradicated and we have access to immunizations against it and some of the most difficult diseases in history. In 1952 I had polio and survived to tell about it. Many were not so fortunate.
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He Came as a ChildMany established churches are finding themselves nearly childless. When families move and kids go away to school, we need to look beyond the cycle to know that children will always be among us.
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The Haitian TragedyThe appropriateness of America's aid to Haiti has come into question in the past few days. Why should we help? Why don't we look after our own people first? Why do we make it our problem?
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The Return of Disorganized ReligionChurch attendance has declined over the last several years, making church leaders wonder what will bring people back. Maybe the key to the future is to look at the past.
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Thanksgiving - a Time of GratitudeThanksgiving is a holiday when we intentionally concentrate on things we may take for granted for the rest of the year. It's important to remember how very fortunate we are.
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Coping with Crohn's DiseaseThough Crohn's disease is a chronic, life-changing disorder, living a full and productive life after the diagnosis is completely possible. It's important to do research where you will get accurate information.
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Christmas is ComingThough the goose may not be as fat as it used to be, there are ways to make Advent wonderful; a season of worshiping God, sharing of ourselves, giving thoughtfully, and spending sensibly.
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Being Uninsured is Not the End of the WorldDiscussions get heated on the subject of healthcare reform. There are always two sides to any debate and I maintain that it's possible to live without government control of our healthcare system and without insurance, if no other choice in available.
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Where is Our Country Going?Many people embrace a life of dependence on government but are we trading our freedoms for the promise of cradle-to-grave care? Besides the financial burdens, what will future generations inherit?
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How to Make Work More FunPlayfulness should not end with childhood but work responsibilities often inhibit us so we feel incapable of enjoying ourselves while we're at work. Here are ten ideas for making work more fun and improving productivity in the process.
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How to Maybe, Possibly, but Probably Not, Avoid Getting a Speeding TicketWe all speed, even when we don't intend to do so. People often make serious errors when an officer approaches them on a traffic stop. Here are just a few suggestions to make this situation easier on the driver.
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A Christmas Gift from the Kitchen: Potica BreadThis special bread recipe made its way to our holiday table as a gift from a my mother's best friend. As time consuming as it is to make, it is delicious as a breakfast treat, a snack, or a dessert after a meal.
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Strangers in My HomeTeenagers in foster care are probably the most difficult to place but I have made these strangers members of my family. In 21 years of fostering I could never have chosen a more wonderful group of people to serve.
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How to Mess Up Your KidsAs parents can attest, raising children is not easy. This article is intended as a tongue-in-cheek guide detailing ways to mess them up for life. Sadly, there are parents who adhere to these suggestions without even trying.
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How to Raise Fairly Normal ChildrenMy personal experience both as a child and as a mother, the inevitable mistakes made in the journey of parenthood, and ways to avoid some of the pitfalls.
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The Promise of Credit Repair: Let the Buyer BewareFixing one's credit takes time. The temptation to turn that responsibility over to someone else may prove to be both costly and illegal. In spite of lofty promises, credit repair companies often take your money and deliver nothing.
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Unemployment and the Older WorkerThe older job applicant is sometimes overlooked on the basis of age. Though this may be age discrimination, it is a difficult allegation to prove. Given the opportunity, senior workers will prove to be assets to companies who hire them.
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Cheesy Baked Potato Vegetable SoupThis reduced fat version of baked potato soup is enhanced by the addition of various vegetables. By using reduced fat sour cream and 2% processed cheese food in small amounts, you create a filling addition to any fall meal.
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Should Taxes Be Raised on Sugary Beverages?When the government tries to tax things in order to protect us from ourselves it serves no one and takes away our freedoms.
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The Credit TrapDebt is an insidious trap that can drain not only your money but your spirit as well. This is one person's lifelong saga of the pitfalls of credit.
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Foster Care and TeenagersTeenage foster kids are often hard to place and though finding them a home may be more difficult, they have a lot to offer whatever foster home accepts them.
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Government Grants Without the HypePromises of government grants for individuals far exceed the truth. Read on for accurate information.
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Lambert's Cafe, "The Only Home of Throwed Rolls" in Sikeston, MissouriAt Lambert's Cafe you will experience friendliness, laughter, and some of the best cooking you've ever had.
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My Scariest HalloweenSometimes our intuition tells us that something is wrong and if we're smart, we'll listen to those warnings.
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Meniscectomy From a Patient's PerspectiveA physical and philosophical view of recovery.
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Meniscectomy From a Patient's PerspectiveFor anyone who wants details, both pre and post op, written to encourage someone who is afraid, read on.
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Plagiarism - What It is and What It's NotIn this age of internet publication the issue of plagiarism is getting more scrutiny.
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Health Tips for Teachers as School ResumesBacteria lurks in every classroom, every bathroom, every place where children put their hands. The first week of school is a reunion between kids and all the germs they left behind the year before. Teachers may be able to stop the party before it begin.
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My Best DogThe love of a dog and her master goes far deeper than the few years they spend together. This poem is a reflection of the love I had for my dog as I grew from childhood to high school.
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The Lonely and Sometimes Invisible ElderlyAge has its benefits but also its detriments, not the least of which is sometimes being invisible to the people around them.