Former New Mexican
I am a full-time mom. My family is everything to me. I used to practice law, but now I am disabled.
I now live in Texas, but I grew up in New Mexico.
I am interested in current events, family life and religion.
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I now live in Texas, but I grew up in New Mexico.
I am interested in current events, family life and religion.
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Littlest Pet Shop Toys:Great Toys for Little TotsThe Littlest Pet Shop items are wonderful toys for young boys and girls. They are small, cute and have a wide variety of accessories.
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NBC Freshmen Series Life and Chuck Picked for Full SeasonsThe new NBC shows "Life" and "Chuck" are among the few freshmen series to be picked up for the full season. These great shows deserve a full run chance this year.
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Should Christmas Be Politically Correct?Trying to not offend anyone has turned Christmas into a "politically correct" firestorm. Who's right in this fight for "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year"?
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Is Barbie a Negative Model for Girls and a Bad Toy for Christmas?Though she's over 40 and has undergone more makeovers than the White House dining room, she still stirs controversy everywhere she goes. She's Barbie. -
Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes: Stuffing to Pecan PieWhen you think of Thanksgiving, no matter how noble your intentions, you always think of food!
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The Bosque Del Apache in New Mexico: Festival of the CranesThe Bosque del Apache is one of the premiere national wildlife refuges in the nation. It is winter home to thousands of birds and in the fall is the home of the famous Festival of the Cranes. -
How I Learned to Love Football and Spend Time with My HusbandThe football widow is a term attached to the thousands of women who spend hours on Sunday, Monday and some Thursdays cursing the inventor of American football. -
Review of Sea Island, San AntonioSea Island is a great family restaurant with affordable seafood and great food. -
What is a Disability?Sometimes a disability is obvious. Other times you would never know that a disability exists. -
Living with a Flare-Up of a Chronic IllnessI'm in pain right now. I'm in the middle of a flare-up of my reactive arthritis. This isn't a little bitty flare. This is a big-time, writhing flare, and it really, really hurts. -
Is God a Republican? A Democrat? A Libertarian?Does God play politics? Does He favor one party over the other? -
Harry Potter and the Christian ParentWith the backdrop of witchcraft and soccery, the Harry Potter series has spawned some concerns from Christian leaders. What message does Harry Potter send, and should parents be worried? -
Family ValuesFamily values is used by politicians to promote an ideal, generally totally unrelated to what the phrase actually means. What family values really means is teaching your children right from wrong. -
Is the Patriot Act Working?We live in uncertain times. Since 9/11 we have watched our fellow citizens with more scrutiny. We warily regard strangers. Our civil liberties have been eroded. Has the time come to make a decision? -
Living with Reactive Arthritis - the Reality Stinks!I was diagnosed with Reactive Arthritis over two years ago. This disease is the subject of many myths and misconceptions. This article will explain what it's really like to be a woman with this disease.
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Annoying CommercialsCorporations spend billions in advertising each year. With all that money you would think that there would be creative, informative commercials. Well, some commercials are just annoying.
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Texas HS Sports Participants to Face Steroid TestsTexas Governor Rick Perry has signed into law a bill which requires all Texas high school sports participants to undergo random steroid tests beginning fall 2007. -
I Love My Mother-In-Law - Yes, You Can Get Along!Many married people cannot stand their in-laws. This creates a constant source of friction (not to mention jokes!). But why can't we all get along?
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A Pressing Matter: My First MammogramMammograms can literally save lives. However, many women avoid mammograms due to stories they have heard about how painful they are. This article will give first-hand information about mammograms and encourage women to take this important step in preventing breast cancer.
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Internet Pornography - Part 2Is Internet pornography really addictive, or is it just a harmless way to pass a few hours?
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Internet Pornography - Part 1The Internet pornography business is worth over $12.6 billion. These articles will discuss children and Internet pornography,whether there is truly an addiction, and how churches are addressing this issue.
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Dear Clothing Designers, I Don't Want My Daughters to Dress like HookersIt seems that for many years clothing manufacturers and department stores have been trying to get our young girls to look "sexy." I, for one, am tired of it. I want my daughters to look their age, and not like young streetwalkers.
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David's Steaks & Seafood in Amarillo, TexasDavid's Steaks & Seafood is a wonderful restaurant. It is higher-priced than many restaurants, but the food is fabulous and the service is great.
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Summer Safety for KidsSummertime means many wonderful things, but unfortunately, it is also a dangerous time for children. More accidents and accidental deaths occur in summer than any other time of year. This article discusses ways to keep kids safe during the summer.
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The Death of an Upcoming Baseball Star: Josh HancockJosh Hancock died on April 29, 2007. He crashed his car into the back of a tow truck. His blood alchohol level was almost twice the legal limit, he was talking on his cell phone, and he wasn't wearing a seat belt. So why is his family suing anyone?
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CSI - TV for NerdsCSI, according to teachers, woke up many teens to an interest in science. CSI, and its sister series, CSI - Miami and CSI - New York, revolve around the jobs of crime scene investigators. Lots of biology, lots of forensics, and lots of interesting fun.
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Texas Seniors Failing TAKS Test Do Not Get to Graduate with Their ClassThe TAKS test is a contentious issue. It is even more controversial in May when the seniors who do not pass the test are refused a diploma, and perhaps the privilege of participating in graduation ceremonies, even they have passed all their classes.
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Gun-Totin' Toddler - Baby Receives Gun Permit in IllinoisHoward David Ludwig has something that most 10 month olds don't have: a permit given to him by the Illinois State Police to own a gun and ammunition.
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Presidential Candidate Tom Tancredo - A Strong Stance Against Illegal ImmigrationRepresentative Tom Tancredo is a vocal opponent of any immigration reform that does not address the criminality of illegally entering the country. He opposes amnesty for the estimated 12 million undocumented workers living in the United States and any guest worker program.
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Tom Tancredo's Stance on Abortion: Unapologetically Pro-LifeTom Tancredo is an unapologetic pro-life candidate. His stance is well-voiced, though not always well received. -
Shark - a Series of RedemptionThe freshman series, Shark, on CBS, plays out a great crime drama/lawyer show in a way that hasn't been seen in quite a while. James Woods is without a doubt a large part of why it works. He's sly, ruthless, unethical, and very, very effective.
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Suave Kids De-tangling Spray Vs Johnson's Kids No More TanglesThere are few things worse than combing through a child's head of hair that's tangled and ratty. These sprays promise to help untangle the mess and make it easier on your child's scalp.
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Amo Complete Moisture Plus Vs Equate Multi-Purpose SolutionCleaning and caring for contacts is a serious task. Picking the right cleaning solution is important for contact lens wearers. This article compares two brands of cleaning solution, Amo Complete Moisture Plus and Equate (Wal-Mart brand) Multi-Purpose Solution.
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Endometriosis - a Leading Cause of InfertilityEndometriosis effects over 5 million women in North America alone. It is a leading cause of infertility, but also causes chronic pelvic pain, severe menstrual pain, painful intercourse and debilitating fatigue.
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Jerry Falwell - What Will His Legacy Be?Jerry Falwell, for better or worse, made a huge impact on Western culture. He comforted, insulted, supported, rejected, preached and presided over millions of Americans.
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Nesquik Versus OvaltineFor parents trying to get their children to drink more milk, chocolate milk mixes can come in handy. There are many products to choose from, however, these mixes are the most comparable.
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A High School Diploma from Mickey MouseWhen I graduated from high school in 1985, I received my diploma from Mickey Mouse. I was on a band trip, so I was missing my high school graduation ceremony. Disney World made arrangments for Mickey and Minnie Mouse to give us our diplomas.
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Spinal Decompression TherapySpinal Decompression Therapy is an alternative to neck or back surgery due to herniated/bulging discs, degenerative discs and other conditions. This article will discuss the benefits of this therapy and how it works to relieve chronic neck and/or back pain.
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My Love/Hate Relationship with Effexor XRThis article relates the experiences that my friend and I have had with Effexor and what happened when we decided to stop taking it.
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Presidential Candidates: No Visionaries Need ApplyWe need people in government who are visionaries and act without self-interest. We need true representatives of the people who will act with integrity and show imagination.