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Happily Married

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... One woman's honest experience, thoughts and observations. I have been with my husband for 8.5 years and married for a little over four years. I am truly happily married. My husband is the kindest person I have ever known. Many of my friends and family tell me I am spoiled by my husband because of the small things he does for me. I am openly appreciative of my man because I know not all men are like him. Now that I have gushed, I will get down to the nitty-gritty of finding the right man. In 2005 I started getting therapy for myself. The therapy had nothing to do with getting a man, but was about working on being a better me. Once I had a healthier mindset I was prepared to meet my husband (who I met in 2006). I've noticed many of my friends who are still looking; have a superficial list of prerequisites (ie: looks, money, status). I am not saying people should settle, but keep your heart open and not be closed based on your list. There are men in any woman's l...

Co-opted Christian Holidays

I can understand that Atheists do not believe in Christ and that is fine.If Atheists do not believe in Christ why do they celebrate some of the major Christian holidays?Why choose to co-opt Christian holidays and not Muslim,Jewish,Hindi or any other religion's holidays.Why is it an Atheist will not celebrate Hanukkah or Kwanzaa  instead they will celebrate Christmas.I guess that since Atheist's choose to co-opt Christian holidays is the reason they wish to take "Christ" out of Christmas so they can rationalize celebrating the day. This is something I have always been somewhat perplexed by and felt the need to write about it.