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Of course motherhood isn't always easy--nothing in this world is--but have we really sunk to such lows that the "in thing" seems to be bashing motherhood along with our men?
Barack Obama's hope, change and "yes we can" don't come cheap...especially during a recession!
Anne Hathaway speaks out from the safety and support of Hollywood who rewards the liberal soapbox.
The premise of this book-a ghost story--was intriguing to me.
I think people would be kinder to one another if only the eyes couldn't see. Rare is the person who looks beyond what is evident in vision alone; rarer still is the person who lives that way.
"My aunt and uncle got married at City Hall as teenagers and then went to the soda shop to celebrate with milkshakes, and fifty years later they are still going strong."
On March 11, 2008 Dennis Prager wrote a fascinating article entitled, "Why Are So Many Women Depressed? Part I." Even more interesting were the comments I read in reply.
If you're so secure in you're intelligence, why do you feel the need to announce it? Could it be that elitism is on display?
A Veteran's Day Parade Slideshow
The tragedy is that we're getting a terrorists play pal instead of a patriot who fought and suffered for us. While Barack Obama's mentors were bombing and cursing America, John McCain was fighting for her.
What began to happen to this young woman made her question her very salvation because surely, what she was experiencing was outside the norm, some would call it paranormal.
I don't parrot what the liberal media tells me because I think for myself. With the '08 election days away, I'm confident in the outcome either way.
The media has been at the politics of personal destruction since Sarah Palin became the VP pick. They make issues where there are none.
He didn't measure up to the down-to-earth, fierce spirit that is Sarah Palin, but his speech was good, not great, but good, and thank the humble Gods that he didn't thunder down from Mt. Olympus (Greek columns anyone?).
Yearly updates would have sufficed, but the train wreck it's turned into is both a shame and a disappointment.
Why is a man with no real achievements qualified to be President while a woman with actual accomplishments lacks the experience to be Vice President? I know what I would call that and it starts with an s.
I believe that Tony Snow set a great example of decency and I think the world, this country, would be a much better place if people could handle their differences the way Tony Snow did.
I would like to believe that in friendships generosity of all things is recognized, appreciated and shared. Sadly, I often notice that there is always one who gives just a little bit more.
There is no gift sweeter on Mother's Day than to see the smiles on young faces and to be the recipient of their thoughtfulness.
God wants to know you now because tomorrow isn't a guarantee.
Serving someone is more an act of love and humility rather than slavery or obligation.
Some time ago I was looking through my photo albums and longingly fingered the beautiful pages. They brought me back to a time and place when I looked at the world with innocent, youthful eyes.
If you're going to sell me something in my own country, do so in English. If you're a celebrity, I don't think you're the one to go to for advice on politics.
I believe more people would recycle if it was more convenient than it is now. It's much easier to toss than it is to find a recycling bin; I wish that would change and I believe it will.
Sandra Lee is a modern-day throwback to the style, grace and beauty of the 1950's. That All-American aura is what she represents.
Beth Carson appears periodically in episodes of Jon & Kate Plus 8; she is always the supportive friend and one person that people want to know more about.
Abortion supporters believe in their own rights while denying all rights to those that need protection the most.
Oprah Winfrey once felt like someone you could converse with comfortably. Now it appears as though she preaches to, instead of talking with, and that diminishes her charm.
Not all overweight people are lazy, and not all thin people are healthy. So why is it acceptable to point fingers and to pass judgment?
If you even think someone is in need, don't wait for them to ask because, most likely, they won't. Just do what you can.
I wish that the preoccupation with appearance would diminish and sometimes I believe that we would be kinder to one another if the eyes couldn't see.
A few evenings ago I had a dream - a slight impression of heaven that was so vivid in my state of reverie that I woke up wondering if it was real. As time passed and the painting in thought diminished, I find myself wondering what my ideal Garden of Eden would be like.
Depression and loneliness overwhelmed Julie Rifkin's life until she felt she could no longer cope. She was in need of saving but she couldn't even save herself.
Life has purpose, down to each living thing and the earth that sustains, the light that warms, and the night that replenishes.
Fox News isn't even conservative, but moderate; it only looks conservative because of the alternatives.
Is creating human life just to destroy them responsible, compassionate parenting?
Sometimes I have found myself cringing over something Kate Gosselin has said or done, but I cringe because I see facets of myself in her.
Many people are concerned with excessive consumerism and think the amount of food thrown out in this country on a daily basis is appalling.
Our "poorest" years seem to have the best memories. I'll have more fun telling those stories than I will in recalling the vacations we went on. It's those simple moments that build character, make memories and are the real adventures.
Valerie Bertinelli appeared on the Oprah show on February 25, 2008 to promote her book, Losing It: And Gaining My Life Back One Pound at a Time.
Only very insecure people feel the need to repeatedly glorify themselves.
Two-year-old Cecilia Slaby was left to suffer and die in a hot vehicle, and that was not the first time she was left unattended.
Today, many catastrophic events have either broken records or are "the worst since..." The breaks between these events are minute as well; they could be called birth pangs.
Anyone can have sex, but not everyone can make love.
War is not gender specific so Sally Field's contention that there would be no war if mother's ruled the world is absurd.
For an entire decade following the civil war - a period known as reconstruction - violence continued and massacres were tragic occurrences.
Barack Obama, like any good politician, can identify a problem, but he hasn't shown us what he can do about solving them. He can offer a vision through motivational speeches, but he doesn't explain how he intends to do all the brilliant things he speaks about.
Angelina Jolie's station in life, along with her vast wealth and support, makes it easy for her to be generous. Her celebrity gives her recognition and along with that are the accolades.
I feel complimented to have been compared to Keely Shaye Smith because she doesn't succumb to the pressures to look perfect in the eyes of a judgmental, image-obsessed society. She's real, and for me, there's no better compliment than that.
Who aspires to the leftovers that everyone's had a bite of?
I believe that self-worth must be found in personal contentment and not in superficial pursuits and when one feels their worth, happiness follows.
Chai Latte is my favorite but as far as coffee goes, I really enjoy "Home For The Holiday" by Melitta; I love the taste of coconut, vanilla and caramel.
I'm all for living one's truth, but not at the cost of someone else's dignity when there was a choice, truth was denied, and a person was left devastated so that another could be "set free."
The Berkeley City Council told the Marines, "If recruiters choose to stay, they do so as uninvited and unwelcome intruders."
Sergei Grinkov did his job as a human being and set a great example of kindness, humility and male gentleness. He deserves a high place in the heavens.
Obsessions poison the one feeling them.
I find it beyond the pale that innocent children, unable to defend themselves, always pay the price and are the victims of the most atrocious crimes imaginable.
Love against obstacles may be a form of love that is unequaled as nothing easy is worth having and something attained after much struggle and hardship is usually cherished.
In any group there will always be bad people who commit violent acts against others. However, the New York Times failed to mention that homicides committed by veterans are actually lower than those committed by non-veterans.
Since beauty pageants have lost their luster and the contestants are usually seen as lacking personality, it's refreshing to see so many aspects to the contestants themselves. Miss America - Reality Check is thus far, entertaining.
On December 30th 2007, a drunk driver drove on the wrong side of Interstate 280 and collided with a minivan, killing a mother and four children.
If you pull away from your spouse while giving someone else access, you'll build nothing but destruction and true love will never be found in the wake of hurting souls.
Armed citizen, Jeanne Assam, should be commended for taking action on behalf of others and not torn down by those who will never have such selfless courage.
It takes a lot more strength and integrity to forgive and to let something go than to keep irritating the scab, which anyone can do.
Drama begins with one person starting an argument, then that dispute is responded to, creating a never-ending cycle of one-upmanship.
I celebrate curves and love being soft for my man. Besides, most men prefer voluptuous. Thin can't fill out lingerie, but curvy can!
Do you really want to be dependent on the government for something as serious as health care? Would you really trust their efficiency and quality? Or do you want choices?
I have a hard time being preached to by men and women who live lives more questionable than my own.
The touch of love softens the soul
I remember hearing a disabled woman once say, "They're the ones that have a problem with the way I am, but I don't have a problem with my disability, so why should they?" She's right, and people like her are the special ones.
Most of us look at death as a great enemy, but there are those of us who look at death with peaceful acceptance, sometimes even joy. While we live, we are dying. When we die, we live forever. Who really has it better?
So You Think You Can Dance is an entertainment show, not a personal political platform for the producers and choreographers and I resent being preached to, no matter how it's packaged and delivered.
The purpose of the second amendment was to prevent a corrupt federal government from threatening an entire country. With an armed society, the federal government cannot dictate policy. With guns we are citizens, without them we are defenseless sheep.
Time passes by taking reconciliation with her until its months and then years later. We don't have many chances so why blow the ones we do have? Pride is an enemy and the consequences are many.
It has been a number of years since I've watched a pageant; tonight I watched the 2007 Miss USA Pageant and was, for the most part, unenthusiastic. I miss the monotony and the cheese from years past, most especially the late 1980's and early 1990's.
Anti-Americans love to bash America right here in America, but only because good, loyal, patriotic men and women risked everything they had, including their lives, from the past to the present to give them that right. Perhaps they should be on our side for a change.
Some people decry humiliation or mere imprisonment as torture while turning a blind eye to genuine suffering and the ultimate eradication of human life.
If you let the world in, what's left to the imagination and where's the mystery, which seduces in a far more powerful way than inviting anyone to see what you've got?
Jennifer Raper didn't have to be 'burdened' with the costs associated with raising her daughter. One viable and compassionate option was adoption; there are thousands of families that would have been all too happy to raise her daughter, costs and all.
James Cameron believes he found the tomb of Jesus Christ, but as a believer I am not at all convinced. However, I am certain that there is a war on Christianity and that it's an obsession.
Being "right" shouldn't be the goal; being considerate to differences in one another should be.
You can see a benevolent and ingenious creator in the diversity of life from the beautiful canvas of nature to the way life compliments each other - all having a unique and unequivocal purpose. And now, the biblical Exodus...
Dannielynn isn't old enough to have formed a permanent attachment and with that life-long separation from her mother, and the chaos surrounding her, she is unlikely to bond as her permanent living situation remains ambiguous and unresolved.
How did Britney Spears go from school-girl sweet to this? It's more cringe worthy than funny to see someone with so much potential self-destruct right before your eyes, and what does it say when Kevin Federline looks like the more normal of the two?
Number 1: The true stud, in my opinion, will not be the most handsome man, or the flashiest in the group, but noticed nonetheless.
Anna Nicole had a stormy life, much of it her own doing, but she had a chance to turn it all around. In most cases, for as long as we live, we have that second, third or fourth chance to get it right.
Playboy wouldn't have photographed Michelle Manhart, or even interviewed her if she had applied as is. Michelle Manhart used her military career to get noticed and in the process dishonored the uniform and insulted the military.
I still read the books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, going through them with a careful hand and thoughtful eyes, never missing the magic that pours from the pages.
His comforting hazel eyes looked into mine as he said, "Do me a favor...While I'm gone, raise the flag, and keep it flying." I nodded, smiled as best I could, and knew those words would remain with me, as would their exceptional meaning.
Being a housewife used to mean something precious but has turned into something divisive and never without debate. Women used to be proud of the title, but many women apologize for it now, or feel guilty for being one. Why?
Coming across this kind-hearted man was a gift in reminding me of how breathtaking the human spirit can be and this man's selfless echo will remain with me because he cheerfully offered his aid while expecting nothing in return.
Whenever I see a nativity, it fills me with great warmth. Many people seek accolades and attention for their own person, but Jesus, the light of the world, Creator of all, sought to serve and to bring hope, but most of all, He came to save our fallen world.
Beauty and success are in the eye of the beholder and some people focus too much on looking over the fence and therefore, fail to see in themselves what others observe so easily.
James Kim's intentions were honorable and courageous and while the outcome is heart wrenching, second guessing a man on a mission to save the wife and daughters he loved, is futile, and at a time like this, disrespectful.
I am thankful for all the wisdom I found through affliction because I do believe that people can't appreciate the light without first knowing the dark.
The humanity presented on screen embodied the incredible and overwhelming emotion of one of the greatest moments in human kind and my heart was moved and my soul was touched as I could imagine being there, partaking in such a realistic and momentous experience.
Friction and misunderstanding are normal occurrences in any relationship and to truly have a great relationship with anyone, people have to experience the bad with the good to know what they're made of.
Few of us will ever recognize how any kind words we've spoken or a charitable action we've taken might have assisted another - the positive ripple effect reverberating and changing lives for the better.
We were temperate within; warm and thankful because of Veteran's Day and so we went downtown to honor those who have given so much, and sometimes all, for the rest of us who can merely stand on the sidewalk and watch as heroes go by.
If someone is going to preach about morality, they should live it and sadly, Ted Haggard, who achieved so much may end up losing just as much.
The facts show that John Kerry has a long record of making contemptible comments about the military through his 'testimony' before Congress and his somewhat recent comment about soldiers 'terrorizing' Iraqi women and children.
When talking fails, what happens next? Do you choose appeasement, violence or force?
One restaurant suggestion, three recipes, and a little history too.
Many of our grandparents lived a life of simplicity and their remarkable spirits endured through times like the great depression, but through it all they remaied charitable and hospitable - honoring family and Country.
The MSM has anointed Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. as their heir apparent but what does he stand for?
Love is a fire that consumes, but should build, rather than destroy and that is what Queen Esther accomplished - for both her husband and her people.
The Lord reached her at her level, in the depths of her sorrow, and pulled her into the light and away from the spiritual warfare that battled for her soul.
I wish that for simply being ourselves, in the unique physical canvas God created us to be, we can all be comfortable in our own skin without feeling as if we constantly need to measure up to perpetual standards.
I have personally used the services of all these businesses before and if you choose to use them as well, I hope your expectations are met and that the recipients of your gift giving enjoy them just as much.
I remember when members of the communist government in Poland were laughing that an actor, a so-called cowboy, became President of the United States. That cowboy destroyed communism, took their power, and gave it to Polish people.
He didn't think twice about confronting danger and defeating the sting of death through his courageous, selfless act meant to protect the lives of his fellow soldiers.
Few places are as sacred as where a soldier rests in peace; under the warmth of the sun, the chill of the rain, and the passing of time. What were their stories? Who were they? I wish I knew...
Without agreement and strength in alliance, we were doomed to fate, so Americans of today better take note or we're destined to have history repeat itself, as it so often does.
Aside from Anna Nicole, what other super model or celebrity examples of mystical femininity would dare to announce their love of pleasure in all its forbidden excess?
When and why does happiness escape?
We all know there are bad apples in every barrel but I'd rather be amongst good apples from every barrel than be surrounded by ones that may look good on the surface but are bitter and bruised once you bite into them.
Humanity has some fine moments but if we destroy our babies on an hourly basis, how can we call ourselves enlightened spiritual beings?
Autumn's change is so elegantly decayed and very suiting to my mood because of its overall warmth and spectacular scenery.
A celebrity doesn't have to share my views in order for me to appreciate his/her work, but when said opinions develop into personal attacks, I am less likely to listen, no matter who the opinions come from.
I believe most of us realize that life is too short to live with misgivings, especially the ones we had control over, in addition to the ones we still have an ability to correct or change, so why don't we?
When I referred to him as Mr. Bush, he said "I'm just George." I had no idea I was meeting with a future Governor of Texas and United States President.
What has happened that etiquette and thoughtfulness are something to be surprised by, while their negative counterparts are far more common place?
The Bush is Hitler tune is so old the bones have developed into fossils and liberals better look for a more accurate way to accuse when name calling.
Anger is a familiar emotion to a neglected child and anger feels powerful, while sadness feels weak. Basically, anger is the weapon of choice because it is the first emotion learned and the hardest one to control.
Saddam Hussein having used WMD's in the past and declaring that he still had them, all the while holding a grudge against the United States, is something that should not be risked on the American people in a post 9-11 environment.
My depths of emotion weren't even fully realized before I had kids. I never worried so much, loved so much, or cried so much until I was responsible for the lives of others.
I've noticed that there is an unpleasant tendency in public discourse these days to substitute name-calling for reasoned debate and one fine example of this is the continuous lashing out by members of the Dixie Chicks.
God says that our days are numbered, and to Him our deaths are not a shock because we do not die one minute before we're supposed to, and one day, sooner, rather than later, we will meet eternity's calling.
Sergei and Katia were the epitome of soul mates; a stunning couple that emitted nothing but harmony, happiness, and romantic love. Karen Courtland, a former pair's skater once said, "Even their hearts beat in unison."
I think our cluster on the bed would have been the most revealing family portrait of all; each personality evident, so clear and unique, even with tear stained cheeks and the smiles that managed to shine through the tears.
The dance of life creates memories that are never forgotten but its the little things in life that we take with us and sometimes those little things help sustain us when we don't think we can go on.
The future becomes past and all things a memory.
Time is short-lived and all too soon passes into memory, and I am just now understanding how it is to live in the moment, smile at the past, and look forward to the future.
Beauty is mystery; that special something or someone that arouses interest and holds it.
Steve Irwin had more adventure, love, and fun in his 44 years than most people will ever know, even if they lived to be 100.
As a people, we're losing our culture and some of us have lost our identity. I respect the American soldier for reminding me of an ideal that is still acceptable.
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