emilywickersham

@emilywickersham (56)

United States • Age 71

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working mothers

emilywickersham @emilywickersham (56) • United States 27 Sep 07

Why do so many people think a woman has to choose between a career and a family, but no one expects me to have to choose?

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laws against suicide

emilywickersham @emilywickersham (56) • United States 26 Sep 07

The first time I read that some places have laws against committing suicide (not against assisting suicide but against trying to commit it yourself) I couldn't believe it. Although it a terrible thing if someone feels like killing...

civil rights

constitutional rights

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Would women do a better job?

emilywickersham @emilywickersham (56) • United States 25 Sep 07

There have been countries led by women, but there is no society in recent times where women really dominated the way men do in our culture. If they did, would the world be better, worse, or no different?

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George Bush predicts Hillary with get nomination

emilywickersham @emilywickersham (56) • United States 25 Sep 07

George Bush recently came out and predicted that Hillary Clinton would wih the democratic nomination, but that she would get beaten by a Republican in the general election. Do you agree with one or both parts of this?

presidential election

republican party

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journalling

emilywickersham @emilywickersham (56) • United States 24 Sep 07

Do you keep a journal, and if so, has it improved your life? Is it worth the effort?

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freelance writing

emilywickersham @emilywickersham (56) • United States 24 Sep 07

Doea anyone have any advice on how to start a freelance wriing career? Is it better to start on the net, or to just send things to publishers?

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using the Bible in arguments

emilywickersham @emilywickersham (56) • United States 24 Sep 07

Why do people think they can quote a Bible passage to me to support their point and I will immediately agree with them? The arrogance of this never ceases to amaze me. It assumes 1) That the person being spoken to is a Christian,...

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Martha Stewart-love her or hate her

emilywickersham @emilywickersham (56) • United States 24 Sep 07

In general, I detest women's magazines because they condescend to women and insult their intelligence. (Does any one really believe in "lose 20 pounds in 10 weeks" an more?) There is one exception, though. I love Martha Stewart...

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smarter than dogs

emilywickersham @emilywickersham (56) • United States 24 Sep 07

Here I go stirring things up again, but I am convinced cats are much smarter than dogs, in general. Here is my evidence: At night, if I sit in a room with the door open a crack, my dog (a toy poodle) will whimper and whine until I...

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Gender of God?

emilywickersham @emilywickersham (56) • United States 23 Sep 07

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all use male language to refer to God. In the Bible God is not only referred to in the male pronoun, but encourages the Israelites to destroy their enemies and take the young females as captives....

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3 people

meditation benefits?

emilywickersham @emilywickersham (56) • United States 23 Sep 07

I posted this previously, but I think I coded it wrong because I haven't had any responses. I want to know whether people have benefitted from mediation, or whether they thinks its a waste of time. Is there a trick to getting...

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cats vs. dogs

emilywickersham @emilywickersham (56) • United States 23 Sep 07

I hope I don't start World War III here, but I really wonder why anyone prefers dogs to cats. We have two cats and a dog. The dog is ten times the work. You can't go away for more than a day without boarding him, he needs...

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favorite books

emilywickersham @emilywickersham (56) • United States 23 Sep 07

What are the best fiction and nonfiction books you've ever read? I'm always looking for something new to read but there seems to be so much junk out there.

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homosexuality is not a choice

emilywickersham @emilywickersham (56) • United States 23 Sep 07

I am so sick of everyone talking of homosexuality as a "lifestyle choice." I did not choose to be heterosexual, and I don't know anyone who did, so why do people assume the reverse is true? If someone does not choose to be gay,...

life

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women -their own worst enemies?

emilywickersham @emilywickersham (56) • United States 23 Sep 07

My friend's husband just started a new job, and I was shocked to hear her say she's glad he's not working with women any more because they're so catty. When in the world are women going start supporting each other in the workplace...

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women's magazines stink!

emilywickersham @emilywickersham (56) • United States 23 Sep 07

Why do most publishers seem to assume that the only things women are interested in are cooking, decorating, beauty tips, and the latest diet? The only women's magazine I've seen lately that has much substance is More. This is for...

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why doesn't anyone read this book?

emilywickersham @emilywickersham (56) • United States 23 Sep 07

War and Peace is my favorite novel of all time. I can never find anyone else who's read it. Even very well-read people seem to avoid it. Is is the lenth that puts them off? If a book is a good as this one, why would you want it to...

war and peace

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male vs. female cats

emilywickersham @emilywickersham (56) • United States 23 Sep 07

As a feminist, I hate to say this, but has anyone else noticed that male cats tend to make better pets than females I've had lots of cats, and the males always seem to be more relaxed and friendly, while the females tend to be...

cats

female cats

male cats

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meditation, Buddhism, chanting

emilywickersham @emilywickersham (56) • United States 23 Sep 07

I have heard many claims about the benefits of meditation, but it seems very hard to get into. I would like to hear the personal experiences of people who've tried it. Did you love, and if so how did it benefit you. Did you think...

buddhism

chanting

meditation

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difficulties of gardening in Florida

emilywickersham @emilywickersham (56) • United States 23 Sep 07

Has anyone else had their gardening hobby spoiled by a move? I gardened in Illinois for over 20 years, and I loved it. Now we live in Florida, near the ocean, and gardening is spoiled for me. Its too hot most of the time, the bugs...

florida gardens

gardening

seaside gardening

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