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- Freedom in Our Golden YearsDo you know what to expect in your golden years? We discovered freedom in common activities. Read and find out what we like about our golden years.
Night Time With Grandma and the Radio Led to a Life Time with the RadioTogether Grandma and I explored the Romance of Helen Trent and visited Ma Perkins. I adventured with the Lone Ranger, solved mysteries with the Shadow, and learned life time lessons.- First Person: How I Overcame My Father's AbandonmentHow I have avoided being another statistic after my father left me and my brother at very young ages, and again as older children.
- Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed and the Flu"Something New" and "Something Blue" for most women means a beautiful piece of jewelry or a cute pair of panties, but on our wedding day they had a whole different meaning. Think a baby being born and the blue being closer to a shade of sickly green.
- How I Survived the Egyptian RevolutionFirst visit to Egypt, only to experience the Pyramids and THE EGYPTIAN REVOLUTION!!!
Foot in Mouth DiseaseA true story of a tragic statement of words that no one could believe.- Do We Really Know the Price of War?War is made up of weapons and politics; we know that. We know there is death, but how is it measured?
- PTSD and Pets: How My Boxer Saved My LifeSupporting veterans and therapy dogs saves lives, I would know, Rocky saved mine.
- Getting Married 101: How Everything Fell into PlaceGetting married sucks, there's no getting around it. Here is the account of the trials and tribulations I faced leading up to my wedding, and how it all went so terribly right.
Movie Reminds Viewer of Loving GrandparentsA movie entitled Charlie and Me made this Yahoo contributor reflect back on the blessing she received having grandparents who were a rich part of her life.- Waiting for DeliveryIn 1985, I attempted to play an April Fool's Day Prank on my father. What could possibly go wrong?
- First Person: My Father Died in My ArmsNothing can prepare you for the loss of a parent.
- My Husband's DeploymentWhat I discovered about myself and my marriage during my husband's eight-month deployment.
- Nightmare in PeruImagine the worst thing that could happen to you while visiting a foreign country. That's what happened to me and here's my story.
- The Day I Went From Bride to WidowLive each day to the fullest and love with all your heart. Life can change in only a moment ...
- The Ice PondCan a magical memory shared by two sisters heal a broken bond?
How I Survived a Troubled ChildhoodThis is the story of how I survived childhood sexual abuse, and how it has affected my life.
A Day in the Life of a Border Patrol Agent: Death of ImmigrantsThe Border Patrol often encounters dead and dying would-be immigrants as the plight of the illegal immigrant crossing the border is a treacherous one.- Tales of a Literary GunslingerLife as a freelance writer may not seem to have much in common with life as an Old West gunslinger, but you'd be surprised.
- Tribute to My Big-Hearted Little HeroA tribute to my fearless, fun-loving 5-year old who knew how to live and love like no one else I've known.
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- The Best Car I Ever Owned, 2007 Ford Freestyle; Not Flashy, but FunctionalThe Ford Freestyle may not be the flashiest car, but it makes a great family vehicle.
- Fiery but Reliable: The 2002 Mercedes Roadster SLK32 AMGWhen I walked onto a car lot in and this jazzy baby greeted me outside, I knew it was the car for me. Six years later, I see why people say that they will never own anything other than a Mercedes. It is a blend of art, science, and technology.
- The Best Vehicle I Ever Owned: Chrysler PacificaThe Limited Edition 2005 Chrysler Pacifica is the best vehicle I have ever owned by far. This crossover is the perfect alternative to the mini van with all of the same features. But in my opinion, the Pacifica is Chrysler's best kept secret.
- Murphy's Law VacationBushnell vacations have always been on the bizarre side- but this one took 1st place.
- Why the Ford Ranger is My All-Time Favorite VehicleIf you're a hard working, busy man with a lot to do, not much time to do it, and not a lot of money to spare on car purchases and costly maintenance, then a used Ford Ranger might be just the right vehicle for you.
- The BeerwagonPart of a 4,500-mile trek, by a loner, with a backpack, across the U.S. from New York to California.
- 2009 Porsche Boxster: A Love Affair with a Surprisingly Practical CarWhy one person thinks the Porsche Boxster is the best car ever.
- Toyota Landcruiser - the Most Reliable SUV Around & My Vehicle of ChoiceMy favorite car is the Toyota Landcruiser. I've owned an FJ80 and currently own an FJ100. What's not to love! This is an in depth personalized look at why Landcruisers are top notch in my book.
- The Pontiac Firebird - the Best Vehicle I Have Ever OwnedAfter almost 25 years of driving, the best vehicle I have ever owned was my first vehicle!
- A Young Man's Grandpa CarA university student buys an Oldsmobile and loves it. He grows to understand that sometimes paw-paw is right.
My Childhoods Most Horrific Summer Travel ExperienceAs a child, we liked to go to Carolina Beach, NC in the summer. The sand was warm, the ocean was cool, and the wind was just right. Getting there on the other hand was sometimes as memorable as the vacation was but for all the wrong reasons.- The Lamest Best Car EverWhy the least interesting vehicle I ever owned turned out to be my best.
- Confessions of a Frazzled MomIn my battle to balance a full time job, raising two young boys, and taking care of the house, I often feel as though I am coming up short in all areas. How can a working mom find some balance (and sanity)?
- An Anniversary Trip Gone "Wild"Bizarre behavior by three wild animals, a bear, pheasant and an elk, drove my wife and I back home during our first anniversary. camping trip in the Rockies.
- The Best Car I've Ever Owned I Call the "Green Machine"I never expected that the best vehicle I would ever own to be one that was made around the same time as when bell bottom jeans, and lava lamps were at the height of popularity...
- Why the 1999 SAAB 95 was the Best Vehicle I Ever OwnedMore than just a pile of auto parts, the 1999 SAAB 95 was an unusually exceptional car respected by the Germans and Auto Bahn proven.
- The Sickening Truth About My Disneyland VacationThis is a summary of how my family's long awaited Disney vacation didn't go quite as we had planned.
- My Old, Beat-up ChevyMy car had character, and a lot of it. It wasn't the gas mileage that made it so special, but the history it had and what it meant to me.
Hotel HondaThis story is about how a special Honda Accord provided shelter to a miserable compulsive gambler after a serious relapse.- My 1990 Toyota Corolla is the Most Relaible Vehicle I Have Ever OwnedThe 1990 Toyota Corolla is a great vehicle that has given me over 20 years of reliable service. It is economical, affordable, and easy to maintain.
