They are neurotic, pushy, overbearing and opinionated, but you love them anyway. After all, they gave birth to you. While you may have come to accept your parents’ foibles, your spouse hasn’t had as much time to accept their eccentricities. Failing to learn to deal with in-laws has torn marriages apart, but it doesn’t have to. Continue reading “In-Laws”
Author: chrismtwo
Every day I try to learn and experience new things. The infinite wonder of the universe provides endless opportunity for adventures. My favorite thing is to enjoy these adventures with friends, and to share my stories with others.
At the very core, all people are storytellers. Whether it is a full length motion picture or a chat over a cup of coffee, most of what makes up the human experience is the communication of ideas. For this reason, I am always looking for opportunities to write. I would like to share what I've seen with as many people as possible.
Let Them Pay Taxes
Obama’s recent announcement to allow young illegal immigrants a reprieve from deportation has certainly stirred the pot. Now that the topic is back out in the forefront, one must ask; should undocumented illegal immigrants be allowed to obtain work visas in exchange for documentation and taxes? Continue reading “Let Them Pay Taxes”
Educated Asian Immigrants
The fastest growing immigrant population in the U.S. hails from Asia. In 2011, 36% of naturalizations were from Asia. Most of these people are coming to the U.S. with bachelor’s degrees or more. Not only are they generally more highly educated than average in their native countries, they are more highly educated than Americans as a whole. Continue reading “Educated Asian Immigrants”
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Terror in the Home: What household dangers do we fear and are they justified?
What is the most dangerous object in your home? Is it the stairs, the stove, or the shower? Or is the greatest danger external; burglars and home invasion? Or are the people you live with the greatest danger? We all have our preconceived notions about the dangers surrounding us. But are they real, or just imagined? Continue reading “Terror in the Home: What household dangers do we fear and are they justified?”
Why Do I Put Up With This Garbage? The rise of HOAs
There is a purpose to home owners associations, even if it comes at a heavy price. These half-government, half-corporation hybrids emerged in response to the rise of American suburbs, where the actions of one homeowner substantially impacted the others. Continue reading “Why Do I Put Up With This Garbage? The rise of HOAs”
It’s My Land: A homeowners’ guide to HOAs
Would you believe that you can get your house foreclosed on for having a fence that is 4 foot 1 instead of an even 4? It happened. How about that swing-set you just installed for your kids? It’s just another liability. With all the regulations that your own property is subject to, you might think this is communist China. No, it’s just life in a home owner’s association (HOA). Continue reading “It’s My Land: A homeowners’ guide to HOAs”
Heart Attacks
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S., causing 32.8% of all deaths in 2008, according to the American Heart Association. Each year 1.2 million people have a heart attack. Of these, 785,000 are the person’s first coronary heart attack. Continue reading “Heart Attacks”
Less Guns More Murder
The claim that gun control laws reduce murder and suicide rates is simply factually inaccurate. There has consistently been evidence showing that there is no positive correlation between increased gun control and reduced murder rates. If anything, there is a correlation between an increasingly armed population and a reduction in violent crime rates. Continue reading “Less Guns More Murder”
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