WriteOnMom
Write On Mom is a mother, wife, and writer living in the mountains of North Carolina with her family.
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Economic Troubles will Hurt "American Dream" in 2009Some news reports in the past 6 months have said after the 2008 presidential elections, there will be relief for the current economy. All we can do while we try to survive between now and then is hope.
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Britney Looses ItBritney Spears has quacked up ya'll! -
Boat Safety for KidsThe safety tips to teach your children are very easy to remember, and will ensure they stay safe when out on the water during family fun time.
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Jet-Propelled Boats vs. Prop-Driven BoatsThere are many types of boats on the market, these boats vary in several ways.
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Nickelodeon Star Reports that She is PregnantPregnant at 16, and cashing in on what is a shock to parents everywhere. -
Don't Tell Me "Happy Holidays": My View on Political CorrectnessWhen did it become politically correct to say Happy Holidays... -
Death of Drew NewellA crash on Hwy. 105 in Boone, North Carolina on Friday night has many citizens outraged.
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What Are You Doing to Cut Your Fuel Costs?What are you doing to help save your family money, gas, and your overall sanity? My husband and I are doing all we can not to go bust during this strange time in our world.
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The Best After Thanksgiving SalesBoone and Blowing Rock North Carolina: The best after Thanksgiving Sales can be found at Shoppes on the Parkway! -
Indoor Boat Storage vs. Outdoor vs. Home Garage or Storage UnitCold weather and winter are quickly approaching and some boaters may be wondering where to store their boat and how. -
Tips from an Experienced Boater: Putting Your Boat in the WaterWhere do you start, how do you hook your boat up to your vehicle safely and then transfer it from your vehicle in to the water without missing a beat? -
Two North Carolina Tractor Trailer Accidents Cause FatalitiesTwo separate tractor trailer accidents in the mountain region of North Carolina have claimed a total of 4 life's since Friday. -
Working From Home: Factors to Determine if It's WorthwhileWorking from home is a wonderful experience, but you need to think of a few different angles before making this venture. -
Protecting Kids from Predators: Questions to Ask and Things to KnowAll parents have the fear of sending their children to school.
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Forum Etiquette: Get Facts Before Starting ArgumentsI've noticed that on a lot of forums, people post their complaints, ideas and questions.
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31st Annual Mabel School Fall Festival: Oct. 13I received word last night that the area of Zionville, North Carolina, known as the Mabel Community to locals is planning its 31st Annual Fall Festival for Mabel Elementary School.
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Missing Persons Profile: Travis Baker from North CarolinaCase #2 in the missing person series is about Travis Baker from North Carolina. -
Missing Person Profile: Jade ChambersJade was attending a party in Mountain City, Tennessee and left the party with Andy Ray Greer. -
The Woolly Worm Festival in Banner Elk, North CarolinaThe Mountain Times in the High Country of North Carolina is reporting on a great need for the area. I am here to pass on the word of this need. -
Coal MiningThe people of mining may have changed through the years, but the dangers and the work have changed little. -
My Brush with the LawI somewhat pride myself in the fact that I've never been in any major trouble. -
Unfit Parents: How Can Society Allow Them to Continue to ParentBritney Spears is definately not a nomineee for Mother of the Year. -
Dissociative Identity Disorder: What is it and the Available TreatmentsThe personality disorder I am speaking of is most commonly known as Multiply Personality Disorder... -
Avoidant Personality Disorder: Signs, Treatments, and UnderstandingI personally had never heard of this one before starting my research, but soon realized I know people that in some form or another definitely have this particular disorder. -
Eating Disorders: What Are They and How Are They Treated?Coming from a previous sufferer of anorexia this will be a tough write for me... -
Society's Obsession with Plastic SurgeryNot Such a Secret Obsession Anymore -
The Eternal Resting Places of Some of Music's Great VoicesA lot of the performers that I truly enjoy listening to are no longer with us in body but can still be felt in spirit through their music. -
Society's Obsession with the Male MemberWe've all heard the theories on different ethnic groups, how to tell how endowed a man is, how to tell when a man is just full of it when it comes to the size of his member -
Discussion Dealing with BreastsThis installment of my Obsession series is going to cover societies obsession with breasts. -
Fun Activities for the 4th of JulyThere are many things we can do for the month of July that can help bring out our child's artistic side, as well as help them learn about this patriotic time of year. -
Police Raid Chris Benoit's Personal Doctors OfficeYet another twist in the Chris Benoit case
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MSNBC's 'To Catch a Predator' Goes Awry in Murphy, TexasOfficials in conjunction with NBC and Dateline were working together to catch pedophiles in Murphy, Texas.
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New Details Emerge About Teen CrashThere are new details about the fiery crash that killed five young teenagers on Tuesday night.
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Two Suspects in Custody for Disappearence of Madeline McCannTwo suspects are in custody in the two month long disappearance of 4 year old Madeline McCann. -
Defendant Has Outburst after Hearing He Received the Death PenaltyAn outburst in court after a teen is sentenced to death in Texas. -
Teen Found at Elk RiverAnother tragic end to a missing person comes into the news today -
Death of Nancy Benoit Showed Up on Wikipedia Before the Death was DiscoveredIn a Fox News exclusive it has just been announced that more then 14 hours before Nancy Benoit's death at the hands of her husband Chris Benoit, that her death was posted... -
Teen's Body Found in Arizona DesertFoxNews.com is reporting that two teen boys have been arrested in the death of 16 year old Amber LeAnn Hess. -
More Reports of Drug Abuse and Physical Abuse in the WWEAccording to Fox News and MyFoxColorado.com there are now plenty of allegations coming about from the tragic murder-suicide of Chris Benoit.
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Official Word Comes from Fayette County Georgia About Chris Benoit and His FamilyThe official statement now coming from authorities in Georgia according to Fox News is that Chris Benoit did indeed strangle his wife, smother their son, and then hung himself. -
Abortion: My Friend's ExperienceWith all the talk as of late about abortions, and why people choose to have one, or choose not to have one I felt compelled to get an aspect of this issue out to people. -
Man in Satisfactory Condition after Amputating His Own FingersFoxNews.com is reporting that when the choice to amputate his own fingers or drown, that 51 year old William Messenger choose to cut off the tips of two of his fingers when faced with this very option.
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Missing Michigan Woman Recovered from Cass LakeAccording to FoxNews.com, Marilou Johnson from Michigan has been missing since June 14th.
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Pedophiles Are Being Identified QuicklyCBS News and the Associated Press are reporting that 31 children are now safe tonight after being rescued from an enormous pedophile network in the United Kingdom. -
James Ford Seale Found Guilty in Slayings from 1964Today a grand jury convicted James Seale on the counts of kidnapping and conspiracy in the deaths of Charles Moore and Henry Dee from 1964.
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Pregnant Missing Woman in North Canton, OhioAccording to FoxNews.com 26 year old Jessie Davis is missing. -
Small Town HeadachesIt became even more clear when I had to make my way into one of these "quiet" little towns to run errands.
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Watauga River RunIf it wasn't for Mrs. Tyrie's teachings in the 3rd grade, I do not think I would have ever learnt to write in cursive or would have learned my multiplication tables. -
Ruth Graham Dies at the Age of 87Ms. Ruth died in Little Piney Cove, North Carolina at 5:05pm Tuesday afternoon. -
Summer Activities in the High CountrySummer and the 4th of July holiday go together perfectly in the mountains of North Carolina. There are plenty of summer time activities to keep you busy and with July 4th coming up there are lots of extras as well. -
Chicago Now the Home to One of the Largest Divorce Settlements in HistoryThe Associated Press is reporting that one of the largest divorce settlements ever has happened in Chicago, Illinois. -
Jury Selection Has Begun for 1964 MurdersAccording to the Associated Press after 43 years, a cold case is going into the trial faze. -
Man Claims Insanity in Delaware Murder TrialAccording to the Associated Press, Allison Lamont Norman age 27 is claiming that he was protecting the life of his 5 year old daughter and keeping her from being abducted... -
New England Patriot Player DrownedAccording to the Boston Globe and the Associated Press New England Patriot Marquise Hill was found dead on May 28th around 2 o'clock. -
Bear Attacks on the Rise in North and South CarolinaOfficials in North and South Carolina are asking residents to be aware of bears. -
Minimum Wage IncreasesCongress has approved a $2.10 pay increase to minimum wage workers. This will be the first increase to minimum wage in over 10 years. -
Family History: Tips When Searching for You Family GenealogyThere are several things you can do to make sure that you get all the information that you need, along with the best information out there on your immediate family and your extended family.
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Former Coke Employee SentencedAccording to the Associated Press 42 year old Joya Williams has been sentenced to eight (8) years in prison for attempting to sell Coca Cola trade secrets to competing companies such as Pepsi. -
Summer Safety TipsWith summer right around the corner and kids out of school for a month or so, some will not always be supervised. However there are somethings we need to remember to keep our kids safe during their summer fun times. -
Your MySpace and Associated Content WorksLike many of you, I post on forums that I frequent once I have an article that goes live. However, I also post links on my MySpace page and I get quite a few hits that way as well. -
Newest Hollywood Marriage AnnouncementLately there has been a baby and marriage craze going on in Hollywood. It seems the hottest things going are engagement rings and little orphaned babies. -
Unacceptable Behavior in GirlsMy last statement of I pick out their clothes and pretty much dictate what they wear brings me to my pet peeve and my point. With the weather turning warmer of course kids are starting to wear their shorts, sandals, skirts, flip flops and so on. -
MySpace Will CooperateAccording to MSNBC the owners of MySpace have came to an agreement to hand over all data in their possession about sexual predators that use the site to find, harass, and abuse other users. -
PMDD: What is it and How is it TreatedMost people have heard of PMS or Premenstrual Syndrome. However have you heard of PMDD? PMDD stands for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. The symptoms of PMDD are far worse then the "normal" PMS most women have and feel. -
Cycle of AbuseWhat causes people we care about to stay in relationships that they know are not healthy environments? What goes through the mind of our friends when they are convincing themselves that staying is the right thing to do? -
ABC Fall LineupThe rest of the ABC lineup consists of some "old" favorites, new shows, and some shows that ABC is hoping will bank big ratings with a new spin on some old ideas. -
Aphrodisiacs: What Are They and How Do They WorkWhat are some of the most common aphrodisiacs and what about them leads us to believe that they will increase our sexual desires? -
Baby StarvedHaving a child is a happy moment in time for most people. Jade Sanders and Lamont Thomas of Atlanta say that this moment of a at home birth to their son Crown Shakur was just that. They also say that the short 6 week life of their son was a happy one. -
ChaCha Versus GoogleI am sure all of you have heard of Google.com but have you heard of ChaCha.com? They are both search engines but ChaCha.com adds a twist to the mix of searching.
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Forgotten Driving MannersThere are a few common courtesies that we all need to remember when driving home from work, school, or from shopping. Actually we all should remember these tips when driving at all. -
Tips when Placing an ADWe've all had something that we wanted to sell. Most of us have had some type of experience when placing an AD in a newspaper or online marketplace. What can we do to get the best info on our items out there, and in turn get the best offers? -
Why Can't We All Just Get Along?Yes, I know that in a world of roughly 7 billion people there are going to be just as many opinions and thoughts on any given subject. -
Gift Ideas for Grandmothers on Mothers DayAre you proud of your Mother? Are you proud of the grandchildren you have given them? How can we help our kids to honor their Grandmothers on Mothers Day? -
Mom's Worth: Missed The PointIn a previous article about "NEW STUDY SAYS MOMS JOB WORTH 140K", there were numerous misunderstandings to the study/survey.
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Educational Summer for KidsAs a parent of a 7 year old, I worry about keeping his mind "fresh and working" when school is out for the summer. In this article you will find some of my tips to keep their brain working even when they think they do not need it to be. -
Kids and Summer, What to DoSummer is upon us. This means school is out until fall or soon will be, and kids have a lot more time on their hands. What can we do to cut down on the idol time, and spend quality time with our children at the same time? -
New Study Says Stay at Home Mom's "Worth" Almost 140KWith Mother's Day just around the corner a new study shows some very interesting facts about stay at home mothers and mothers who work out of the home. -
Make the Most of Your Summer Camping TripYou've got your camper in tow, or you've got the perfect spot for a year round set-up. Now, what? -
The Beginning of MadonnaFlashback to April 24, 1982 when paint splattered t-shirts with a knot on the side and super tight jeans that made people wonder how you even got them on were the hottest thing happening. -
What's the Mystery, in Mystery HillWhat causes this "mystery"? -
Mast General Store in North Carolina: Valle Crucis Best Kept SecretTake a step back in time in historic Valle Crucis, North Carolina. Located in the historic district, it truly is like taking a step back in time. -
Dealing with a Houseful of KidsHave you ever wondered how to deal with a house full of demands from every direction?
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High Country North CarolinaThe name given to the mountain region of North Carolina implies many things, and gives you endless ideas of what the region is. But, the term High Country shouldn't necessarily imply that living in the region is unreachable.
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Grand Ole Blowing RockYou may have never heard of this town, but you will certainly want to visit. -
School Time: Make Time for Your KidsSounds simple enough right? Make time for your kids, but if you noticed the title of this article it was SCHOOL TIME.
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From Columbine to Virginia Tech: Kids Pulling on Your Heart StringsToday as most know is the anniversary of the horrible happenings at Columbine. Also just a few days ago were the horrible events at Virginia Tech. -
Kids Out of Control: Attitude Check PleaseHave you ever seen or heard a child that you just want to spin around to look you in the eye and tell them to straighten up and use those things on the side of their head for something useful? -
The ChoiceA young man was driving down a lonely country road one evening on the way to a friends house to enjoy some music and movies.