SEEING THE WORLD THROUGH MY LITTLE ONE S EYES.

My son suffered severe brain damage at birth. His disability is often characterized by the word "retarded". But the spirit that lives in him is superior to my own, and I am humbled by him.

Yemen is often portrayed in the media as a dangerous, scary place, but I traveled there alone, as an American woman, and I found it to be a gem. For those who wish to see the world but don't have a lot of cash, Yemen is a great choice.

Have you ever thought about helping the homeless and needy? It's an interesting path to take for sure. There are a lot more complications than you may think.

Parents can not rely solely on professional educators to teach their children. Parents can easily add to the success of their child's education helping them to thrive in the classroom.

A reminder that our soldiers coming back from Iraq may experience the Persian Gulf Syndrome with its crippling ailments.

Review of "High Violets," the Latest Release From The National

How those little signs in life show us the way...

A look at work relationships, waning friendships and the assumptions people make through the eyes of a thirty-something childfree woman.

Many people cannot stomach the idea of scientists manipulating the natural process of conception and birth. The true question is short, but far from simple-is cloning a necessary evil?

This article primarily focuses within the fictitious DC universe of comic books. Is it bad to have super heroes live with us in society? Are they just as dangerous as the villains? This, is a nerdy expose.

While my tastes may not be for everybody, there are many of us who like things that others might find offensive. I enjoy seeing the world through a very different set of eyes, even if I fiercely disagree with them.

The World Series of Poker is in full swing in Las Vegas as I write this and its popularity is rising with each passing year.

A look at Boise, Idaho's Justice system, and how it has failed my daughter.

The Following Papers Were Found Hidden and Torn Shortly After the Charlotte's Lake Incident. It Is Unverified Whether the Source was Indeed the Missing Person Alexander Renfield.

A young violinist finds the true meaning of Christmas.

Recent comments I've heard about Malcolm X's legacy being only for Black Americans, and observations I've made of Blacks not seeing the unite struggle of the Diaspora; have prompted me to publish this.

Dad fought two years before losing his battle to Multiple Myeloma, bone marrow cancer. Here is an account of the illness, his struggles and the dying process. He fought to live, and I fought myself to let him go. A painfully honest account of watching someone you love die.

Many people think that making the jump to working from home will alleviate all of the guilt that comes with parenting. I'd like to tell you this is true, however, it is not.

If you have a love of the paranormal or are interested in ghosts then you need to know about this place in St. Louis. Voted consistently as one of the most haunted places in the country, here's the Lemp Mansion.

An exploration of snakes, especially cobras and pythons, as metaforms. Written for "Metaformic and Feminist Theory" (December 27, 2002) from the perspective of a woman who has lived with snakes and has been trained as a modern day Snake Priestess.