Barbara Hagen
I am author of All For MJ; A Collection of My Favorite Poems, and I have three blogs (Keeping Strong One Day at a Time, Funny Stories, and I Love Michael Jackson)
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AA degree from Pasadena City CollegeMotto
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What I Would Choose to Do in Columbus, OhioThis article describes five of what I believe to be the most interesting places to visit when one is vacationing in Columbus, Ohio.
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From Fearful to Fearless After 9/11I used to be afraid of taking any kind of life risk or responsibility before 9/11. Since 9/11, I am living life to the fullest. This article explains how my life has specifically changed since then.
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Periodical EvaluationsThis article is about my first day of college and my experience in my political science course with an instructor who had a creative way of describing exams.
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My Favorite Memories at the 1976 Summer OlympicsIn this article I describe my favorite memories the Summer Olympics and why they are my favorites.
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My Five Favorite Beaches in LAThis article describes my five favorite beaches in LA and why I like them so much.
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Participating in the 1984 Summer OlympicsThis article talks about my experiences as a participant in the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1984 summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
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Honoring BettyThis article is my own personal tribute to Betty Ford in honor of her passing.
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Best Day Trips in New YorkThis article describes five different day trips one can take from New York City.
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My Flight Over NeverlandThis article is about my experience in a helicopter as I fly over Neverland in honor of the anniversary of Michael Jackson's death. -
My Favorite Summer VacationThis article describes my favorite summer vacation and it explains why it is my favorite of all of my summer vacations.
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My Favorite GLBT MoviesThis article discusses my three favorite GLBT movies and how they teach love and respect for others.
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Remembering RoyThis article discusses my one and only fourth of july holiday in England with our family friend, Roy, before he passed away.
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Rebecca's GraduationThis is an article that describes how my niece's graduation inspires me to a better life.
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Why Mothers' Blogs Are Helpful and NecessaryThis article describes a famous mother blogger and how useful mothers blogs can be to other mothers.
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Five of the Best Day Trips from Dallas, TexasIn this article, I include five of what I thought were the most interesting day trips one could take from Dallas. They are so interesting that I want to fly to Dallas to see them for myself!
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Three Biblical Verses that Inspire MeThis article is about three verses in the Bible that inspire me and how they have influenced my life.
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My Five Favorite Family Friendly City CarsThis article is about five of the cars that I would consider purchasing myself that are also good for families living in the cities.
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My Tribute to a FriendThis poem is written in honor of my favorite basketball player, which was inspired by a recent event in the news.
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Safety First: My Choice of the Top 5 SUV's For FamiliesIn this article, I describe various SUV's that I think are safe and economical for families.
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2011 Oscars: Biggest UpsetsThis article looks briefly at Oscar history and explains why " The King's Speech " will win the 2011 Oscar for Best Picture.
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Inexpensive Destinations for Spring BreakThis article describes how Primm and Las Vegas can be two inexpensive destinations for spring break.
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Rising Above the CloudsThis article describes a challenging and painful experience in my family life and how I am learning to take it in stride.
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Incentives for Purchasing the Hybrid in CaliforniaThis article gives a brief description of some of the incentives that are still available for hybrid owners and the reasons why I would choose a hybrid over other vehicles.
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Christmas Traditions: Choosing a Santa, Unwrapping Our GiftsThis article describes how my family and I have celebrated Christmas over the years.Also published on:
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The Desert Film Society in Palm SpringsThis article provides a brief description of the Desert Film Society and it gives my reasons for wanting to belong to it.
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Gambling Too Much in NevadaThis article is a first person story of what happened to me on a trip to Nevada when I gambled too much and ran out of money.
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I See Jesus in MichaelThis article, inspired by the controversy over the name for the Gardner Elementary School Auditorium, provides examples of how Michael Jackson lived his religious beliefs, despite the many problems he encountered during his life.
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Three Important Tips for Using Public Transportation in the DesertThis article provides three important suggestions to make the use of public transportation less of an inconvenience in the desert areas.
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10 Suggestions for a Wonderful RV JourneyThis article provides 10 suggestions for seniors who are planning an RV trip to enjoy it at its fullest, based on personal experience.
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What the Movie "Twelve" Teaches UsThis article describes how the movie "Twelve" discourages drug use through the story of the life of various drug dealers and addicts.
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My Tribute to Michael JacksonThis is an article describing the ways that Michael Jackson has influenced my life for the better.
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10 Suggestions for Meeting that Summer FlameThe best chances of meeting a summer flame and even a long term mate is through pursuing one's interests and engaging with those who share the same interests.
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The Three Most Important Tips for Going on a Blind DateThis article gives suggestions on how to avoid disaster on blind dates and how to make them successful.
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Reflections from "Sex in the City Part 2"This is an article describing what I learned from watching "Sex in the City Part 2".
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Marcelo Bielsa: What Makes Him so GreatThis article briefly describes the attributes of Marcelo Bielsa which has lead to his success as a professional soccer manager/coach.
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Highlights from the 2010 Philly Beer WeekIn this article, I write about three events that are going to occur during the 2010 Philly Beer Fest, which interest me the most, and which motivates me to attend the event.
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The 5 Most Amazing Inventions in Medical ScienceIn this article, I have written about what I thought were 5 of the most amazing inventions in the history of medical science.
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My Thoughts on "Exit Through the Gift Shop"This article is about what lessons I learned from" Exit Through the Gift Shop"
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Memories from My Favorite Romantic Restaurants in the Coachella ValleyThis article describes my experiences at my favorite restaurants and why I think they are romantic spots.
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My First and Only Attempt to Dye My HairThis article describes what happened when I tried to dye my hair myself with a home dye kit.
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Why I Want the New Dell Lightning PhoneThis article describes some of the features of the new dell lightning phone and the reasons why I want it.
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What I Learned About the Methodist and the Lutheran FaithsThis article describes the differences between the two Protestant Religions.
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My 3 Favorite Bars in Palm SpringsThis article describes my three favorite bars and my reasons for why they are my favorites.
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VOIP1511B/37 Skype Travel Phone Versus Apple's iPhone 3GSThis article compares the VOIP1511B/37 Skype Travel Phone and the Apple's Iphone 3GS and discusses the advantages and the disadvantages of both.
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What I Did with My Associate in Art Degree in PsychologyThis article discusses my most memorable job after getting my Associate in Arts degree in psychology.
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Kissing Cannot Be TaughtThis article describes the strangest internet posting I have ever seen in my life.
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The Three Top Burger Joints in Palm DesertThis article names what I believe to be the three top hamburger places in the Coachella Valley and explains why I enjoy them so much.
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Summer Sports Activities for Kids in Palm SpringsThis article provides suggestions of what to do with the kids during the summer when they are out of school and need something to do.
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Top 3 Places to Take First Dates in Palm SpringsThis article provides three unique and fun places to go on a first date in the Palm Springs area.
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What Makes Kobe Bryant the Greatest Athlete of Modern Times?This article explains why I think Kobe Bryant is the greatest athlete alive today.
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How to Be Friends with a Famous PersonThis article is about the lessons I learned through my experiences with a famous music composer and how important it is to treat the famous as if they weren't famous.
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The Woes of a Compulsive DriverThis is a story about the experiences of a compulsive driver (driving addict) and the pressures and consequences that come along with it.
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The Self-Ban and My RecoveryThis article describes the process of banning one's self from casinos, and how it helped me to recover from compulsive gambling.
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Lessons from MiguelThis article shows how being lied to has taught me the pain of deception and has inspired my spiritual growth.
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My Tribute to FarrahThis is my tribute to Farrah who, in my opinion, has been neglected and forgotten by the media from the time of her death to the Oscars. This poem is about what Farrah means to me.
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How the Movie "Kingpin" Influenced MeThis article describes how the movie "Kingpin" influenced my life.
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My Biggest Sports Moment; Bowler of the Year Tournament at Fantasy LanesThis article is a story of how God gave me the strength to win a bowling tournament, even though I was sick.
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Why Michael Jackson Could Not Fake His Own DeathThis is an article which provides my reasoning as to why Michael Jackson did not fake his own death in response to the rumors that he is still alive.
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My FriendThis is a limerick about gambling
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The Valentine's Love BattleThis is a poem about a loving and playful "battle" of love
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My Perfect Valentine's DayThis is a poem of one of my fantasies of a perfect Valentine's Day
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Our Trip to MontereyThis article is a story of our trip to Monterey, and how Mom had a health scare during our stay there.
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Our Trip to Lake TahoeThis article is about the trip my family and I took to Lake Tahoe years ago.
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I Still WishThis is a poem about my father-in-law, and how I wish he were still around today.
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My Worst Teachers EverThis article describes the worst teachers I have ever had in my life and, ironically enough, the important lesson that I learned from my experience with both.
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My Celebrity EncountersThis article is a story about the encounters I have had with celebrities over the years.
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What If.....?This is a poem questioning what life would be like if the fall at Eden hadn't taken place.
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Memories of CatalinaThis article is about the times that my mother and I spent at Catalina together.
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How God Has Saved Me from MyselfThis article shows how God is still with me and takes care of me, even when I make mistakes.
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Skiing with DadThis article is a story of what happened when I went skiing with Dad in Steamboat Springs, Colorado one winter.
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Too Much Cake!This story is a recollection of what happened one afternoon when my best friend and I baked a cake one afternoon
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Do What You LoveThis article tells the importance of doing what one loves from an early age and how it can change one's life.
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My First Trip in a GliderThis article is a story of what happened when I went for a ride in a glider for the first time in Napa Valley.
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My First Time on Space MountainThis article tells the story of my first experience on Space Mountain in Disneyland.
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My First Trip in a Hot Air BalloonThis article describes the experience I had on my first hot air balloon ride.
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My First Variety ShowThis article describes what I experienced during the first variety show I performed in.
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My First Videotaping ExperienceThis article is about the experience I had in creating a video for the first time.
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My First Bike RideThis story tells of how a trip to Mackinaw Island helped me to learn to ride a bicycle.
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Camping in the Santa Barbara MountainsThis article is a story about my experiences on a junior high camping trip in the mountains just beyond Santa Barbara.
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My Experience at USC's Charles Dickens DinnerThis article describes what happened when I went with my mother on her writing assignment for her newspaper.
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Camping in the Santa Barbara MountainsThis article is a story about my eighth grade backpacking experience in the Santa Barbara mountains.
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My Secrets to a Happy MarriageThis article provides my suggestions for a happy marriage that I have come up with from personal experience.
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Memories from Glee Club DaysThis article is a story about two funny experiences that happened when I was in a high school glee club.
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Never Take No for an AnswerThis article is about how people with physical and emotional obstacles overcame their hurdles to make success for themselves whether it be physical healing or material success.
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Meet Barbara JacksonThis is a story of what happened during a recording of a song at a recording booth in a miniature golf course.
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Our Futile Attempt to Reach RenoThis is a story of how my friend and I tried to go to a bowling tournament in Reno, but we weren't able to make it due to the weather and cancelled flights.
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What My Husband and I Are Most Grateful for in 2009This article describes what my husband and I are most grateful for this year
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Facing One's FearThis article provides 5 ways to confront aviaphobia and to learn to master it instead of letting it master you.
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Ways to Protect the Rich and FamousThis article discusses suggestions for combatting various forms of mistreatment of celebrities.
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My Favorite Christmas EverThis is an article that describes my favorite Chrismas memory when I made my first attempt at directing a play.
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Funny Christmas MemoriesThis is an article containing my husband's funniest memories of Christmas with his family.
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The Value of Recreational ReadingThis article is about what I learned about the spinosaurus dinosaur and how I have come to appreciate the value of recreational reading.
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The Giganotosaurus as a Movie StarThis article describes how the giganotosaurus is used on the big screen, and it describes some interesting features of this animal.
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Christmas on a BudgetThis article provides several different options to give Christmas gifts to instructors, friends, and family without spending too much (if any) money.
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Ways to Save Money on Gifts for TeachersThis article provides different gift ideas for students on tight budgets to give to their teachers to show them their appreciation.
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Persistence Through Painthis is an article that provides options for maintaining one's recovery from an addiction besides support groups and 12 step groups
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Shipboard GossipToday I was sitting in the beauty parlor having a manicure done, when I observed the friendliness of the salon atmosphere. I was beginning to wonder about the type of gossip that circulated among the customers
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Stopped at the Canadian BorderThis article is about the experiences I had when I ran away from home at 17 with a friend, and what I learned from this venture.
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Disobeying GodThis is an article describing the way I disobeyed God because I did not seek His will and guidance for my life, and the consequences of not putting God first.
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Get Off of My Machine!this article describes how compulsive gambling affects those with the illness and offers suggestions for recovery
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How I Gained Academic Credit at SeaThis article describes the computer class I took on board ship during my cruise and all that I learned from it.
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A Traveler's Nightmarethis is a description of the troubles I got into due to not learning about the currency of other countries, and what I learned from this horrible experience.
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Involving Children in HistoryThis article is an explanation of why I think demonstrating history to children in addition to lectures and textbooks is an effective teaching technique as well as describing my experience at the Lincoln Log Cabin Historic Site in Illinois.
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Lessons from My NephewThis article describes the important life lessons that I learned from my nephew during his bar mitzvah.
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Marching Down Colorado BoulevardThis article describes the first time I ever marched in the Rose Parade with the Tournament of Roses Honor Band.
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In Our LifetimeThis is a poem about when we will see true justice happen
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LibertyThis is a poem reflecting on the different interpretations of the word "liberty" and discusses the way in which we are truly free.
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Making Amends to BetsyThis story describes how making amends benefits an addict's recovery from his or her addiction
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Some Memories from My Cruise to Hong KongThis is a description of three of my funniest memories from my cruise with my father in January 2009
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In Memory of YouThis poem is dedicated to a young boy I used to bowl with who died at age 17 from cancer. I wrote this poem to honor his strength and his courage.
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The Transparent WallThis is a poem about life from the perspective of one who has crossed over to the other side and who wishes to communicate with the living in order to comfort them and free them from their grief.
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My Adventures in Hong KongThis is my story of a trip to Hong Kong that I took early this year and it is a description of my experiences there and the lesson I learned from my experiences.
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Good Things Come Out of Bad SituationsThis article describes the bad situations i have been in, yet my Higher Power revealed His kindness and grace through providing me with positive experiences and lessons within the bad situations.
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Get Rid of the Gold Digger in 3 Easy StepsThis article is about the painful consequences of gold digging and provides three options to prevent exploitation of the marriage vow for monetary purposes.
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Consequences of Compulsive GamblingThis piece is a story about the seriousness of compulsive gambling and what can happen if it isn't arrested.