graceomalley

I have been married for twenty three years, and am the mother of a 14 year old girl and a 19 year old boy. Although I think of myself mostly as a Mom, I've worked as a high school teacher, junior college teacher, office manager, doula, midwife's assistant and phelbotomist.

I homeschooled my son for two years, and currently teach English classes for homeschooled high school and middle school students. I also teach SAT prep classes.

So many topics interest me: history, anthropology, family dynamics, health and anatomy, Christian life, literature. Hubpages gives me an opportunity to polish my own writing skills while writing on topics I choose. It also gives me a varied audience, and feedback. These are very nice for a writing teacher: we read so much of other's writing, we like a little attention too.

Thank you to all who read my hubs! Tell me what you like and don't like! Thank you to all who voted me into Hubnugget heaven!

In the Spotlight

Is The Bible Too Violent For Children?

Many modern people find the bible too violent, ans especially too violent for children. This hub explains how bible stories helped me make sense of the world around me when I was a child.

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  pethelpful.com

  How to Set Up a Bird Cage for a Cockatiel, Parakeet, or Parrot

  18 months ago

  What do you need to set up a cage that will meet all your bird's needs and keep him happy? This article details things to consider when choosing perches, food and water bowls, mineral supplements, and toys.

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  pethelpful.com

  Bird Trees, Perches, and Cages for Cockatiels and Parakeets

  18 months ago

  See examples of how to organize indoor spaces for companion birds. Discover ideas for bird trees or stands and learn how to choose the right cage.

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  United States Politics

  How Conservative Policy Falls Short: A Historical Look at the American Nation State, Part 1

  5 years ago

  Most people would call me conservative. I’ve probably given out this impression by being married for 20 years to the same man, and mostly being a homemaker and mother of two, though I have a Masters degree. I support stable families, education,...

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  wehavekids.com

  When Your Long-Lost Biological Family Contacts You

  14 months ago

  I've been contacted out of the blue by long-lost family: my father and three brothers. Here's my story, along with tips for navigating this complex situation.

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  History of Christianity

  Ethiopian Christianity Part 3: Were Solomon And The Queen Of Sheba Romantically Involved, and Did She Bear His Son?

  12 years ago

    The history presented in the Kebra Nagast begins with a romance between King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba during her visit to his court in Jerusalem. Ethiopia’s ruling dynasty claims descent from Solomon and Sheba’s son, Menelik I. Twenty...

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  Religion, Culture & Society

  Ethiopian Christianity Part 1: The Writing of the Kebra Nagast, Sacred Book of The Lost Ark Of The Covenant

  12 years ago

  Geography and history mostly isolated the Ethiopian Orthodox Church from the rest of the Christian world until the 20th century. The Ethiopian king converted to Christ in the 4th century, about the same time as the Roman Emperor Constantine. Unlike...

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  Books & Novels

  4 Books About Heaven: Akiane, Colton Burpo, And Others

  12 years ago

  I’ve always been fascinated with heaven, and wondered about the details. Recently I’ve read two books which are stories of children who purport to have experienced heaven, one in visions, and one in a Near Death Experience. In this hub,...