- 100% American
- and a little English
- and a little Scots-Irish
- and a little Spanish
- and a little French
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First Kiss On A Hot Summer NightI was 15 and definitely in love for the first time. He was16, tall, with brown-green eyes and straight brown hair that fell over his collar. We had just taken a walk around the neighborhood, holding… [more]
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I Have Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
2013.....short And Simple WishIt is my hope that all of us who suffer with chronic pain and other issues from this disease will have a better year. I wish for healing for us all. … [more] -
I See Unemployment Is Skyrocketing
Unemployment And UnderemploymentThe unemployment rate is 7.9% according to the latest figures. I think it's higher when you consider the people who are underemployed. I know plenty of them, and live with one of them. I think i… [more] -
Time AloneGrowing up as an only child was at times frustrating and lonely. However, I learned how to be by myself. I read books, magazines, and newspapers to pass my time. My family subscribed to many differe… [more]
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No Reason to be Rude
I recently posted something in one of my experience groups. A few days later I noticed that there were replies to it. Each reply was extremely rude. I wondered ....WHY?? Why would anyone choose to say something rude to a person they don't even know? For the record, I don't make nasty comments to others. If I don't agree with you I will find a way to say so without putting you down.This world is crazy enough. Is it really too much to ask for us to be civil and decent to one another? … [more]
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Unemployment and Underemployment
The unemployment rate is 7.9% according to the latest figures. I think it's higher when you consider the people who are underemployed. I know plenty of them, and live with one of them. I think it's tragic when people who have college degrees (even graduate degrees) cannot find work in a field that reflects the hard work and money they put into attaining that education. It's beyond frustrating when those same people are forced to work in a service industry position at 28 - 32 hours per week for $8.00 per hour. Yes, they are thankful for work so they can pay at least some of their bills and feed their families. But, many have lost homes that they bought during much better times, many are not … [more]
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