http://alltopics.today.com Writing About Everything Under the Sun Sat, 21 Mar 2009 20:28:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I love being a mother.  It's rewarding beyond words and gives more satisfaction than any other experience known to man.  My daughter turned 11 on Friday, therefore moving closer to the teen stage of life.  Before her birthday, I found myself looking at her baby pictures and marveling at how ... http://alltopics.today.com/2009/02/15/raising-a-tween/ There are many people becoming frantic over the state of the country's economy and for good reason.  As of this moment, the fate of this nation is anybody's guess and people are scared.  Now that the anticipation of an economic stimulus package is over, we are left with more questions ... http://alltopics.today.com/2009/02/15/gloomy-economynew-ideas-happiness/ We have all heard that exercise, whether it is walking, weight training, running, or doing aerobics, strengthens bones and helps to prevent osteoporosis, especially in women.  What is now being said is that women who run long distances without working their bodies as a whole run the risk of making ... http://alltopics.today.com/2008/11/22/long-distance-runs-weaker-bones/ Next week is Thanksgiving.  It is the time for spending the evening or entire holiday weekend with family and friends and enjoying a break from the rat race.  It is one of the few times of the year when families get a chance to come together, put aside their differences, ... http://alltopics.today.com/2008/11/22/turkey-day/ The day I became a mother, my perspective on life changed for the better in an instant.  I suddenly found myself inundated with feelings I had never experienced before.  My life before having my daughter seemed a lifetime away when I held her for the first time and looked at ... http://alltopics.today.com/2008/11/21/lessons-i-learned-when-i-became-a-mother/ I went to the grocery store again and it was just as scary as it has been for the last 15 trips.  Right now, I am missing the Walmart Super Center so much, I am ready to drive there now!  Since when does a pomegranate cost almost five dollars?  I ... http://alltopics.today.com/2008/11/18/body-parts-for-groceries/ Living, working, and sightseeing in Washington, DC can be one of the most exciting experiences.  The city is rife with great restaurants, museums, theaters, and historical sites.  One can always find something to do alone, with family, or with friends.  The best way to get around in D.C. is to ... http://alltopics.today.com/2008/11/15/surviving-the-metro-in-dc/ I have come across many funny pictures and articles pertaining to females and the suffering we endure every month, yet none are quite as funny as what I found here.  I cannot comment on the source or validity of the author of this "letter", but I was overwhelmed with fits ... http://alltopics.today.com/2008/11/13/feminine-humor/ I'm going to be honest and tell you that I love the holiday season because it allows me to get time off from work.  It is my chance, before the start of each new year, to be able to sit back, relax, and spend time with my family and reconnect ... http://alltopics.today.com/2008/11/12/upcoming-holidays/ On this day in 1918, the Armistice was signed by Germany, thus ending World War I.  This day is celebrated to honor every person who has ever signed on with the Federal government to defend this country and put on a uniform.  We use to this day to remember those ... http://alltopics.today.com/2008/11/11/veterans-day/