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Famous Oprah Moments – Part 4

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It seems that the memorable Oprah moments just never end! Here are a few more: Oprah’s Tearful Moment Oh sure, Oprah has shed more than one tear over the years, but when she hosted author Truddi Chase, she really broke down. Chase wrote “When Rabbit Howls,” a memoir of her tragic childhood in which she was raped by her stepfather. Oprah broke into tears when introducing Chase and asked the cameraman to stop filming her. Oprah too was a victim of sexual abuse, having been raped at the age of nine and giving birth to a son who died in … Continue reading →

Celebrity Marriages (or not): Prince William and Kate Middleton

How would you feel if bookies were quite literally taking odds on whether or not you would marry your current love interest? Well, maybe current isn’t exactly accurate, since Prince William and Kate Middleton have announced their agreement to split up. While the decision appears to be mutual, apparently, Prince William got cold feet and decided he was a bit too young to marry any time soon. He is also said to be interested in establishing his military career before settling into marriage. It’s not like Kate Middleton didn’t know what she was getting into, and that her personal life … Continue reading →

Celebrity Relationships and Marriages

Do we ever get enough of celebrities? Their characters make us laugh, cry, love them, hate them, but sometimes it seems as if we can’t enough of their real lives either. Sometimes, I have to wonder if it’s all on us, or if they don’t do their best to keep all the crazy publicity flowing. You have probably heard that Britney Spears and husband Kevin Federline are ending their marriage. You may have also heard rumors of blackmail and extortion against Spears by the father of her children. Was this just a publicity stunt by the would-be rapper who has … Continue reading →

Does Kate Middleton Have Jewish Heritage?

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The internet is an excellent place for rumors, misunderstood facts, and flat out lies to spread exponentially. There have been some people questioning whether or not Kate Middleton had Jewish heritage. How much can you really determine from the surnames of a person’s ancestors? Kate Middleton is the woman whom Prince William married in a huge wedding ceremony earlier this year. She was a commoner, and her family didn’t have a coat of arms until shortly before the Royal Wedding was scheduled. After Prince William and Kate Middleton got married, the couple was given several new titles. She became Her … Continue reading →

They Have Divorced How Many Times?

It is well known that divorce is more common now than in generations past. It is not unusual for there to be quite a few branches growing out of parts of our family tree where our relatives have divorced and then later remarried. Sometimes, though, it may get a bit tricky to fit all of this information onto a pedigree chart if, for example, a person marries and has a few children, divorces, remarries someone who also has children, divorces them, and goes on to divorce and remarry a few more times. If you think that such things do not … Continue reading →

Misconceptions About Genealogy Research

There are some common misconceptions that surround genealogy research. Many people who are new to genealogy come to it with certain beliefs about how to determine who their ancestors are. If you aren’t careful, you might accidentally be adding people to your family tree whom you are not related to. Or, you could be frustrated because your research is not going the way you thought it would. First of all, it is important to use reliable resources when you do your research. Some good places to start are with the more well known genealogy websites. Try Ancestry.com, or FamilySearch. Using … Continue reading →

Things Married Friends Do That Annoy Single Parents

Over the years many of my friends have been guilty of at least one of the annoying habits listed below. Although they’re famous for trying to make me feel better, help out, and be supportive, at times they can do the exact opposite. As a single parent, have you run across any of these situations? Friends Who Ask About Your Ex Whether you’ve been divorced for six months or six years, for some reason I always run into friends who want to know how my ex is doing. Since we didn’t part on the best of terms, I honestly don’t … Continue reading →

Dennis Hopper Gets Hollywood Star

Actor Dennis Hopper got a much deserved star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame this week. But, it was obvious to anyone that saw pictures taken at the event that the actor is in failing health. The gaunt actor, who is suffering from prostate cancer, had to be helped on stage by a friend. His right arm and eye were bandaged, something Hopper attributed to a fall outside his home. Hopper appeared on the Walk of Fame surrounded by family, friends, and colleagues Friday. A tour bus drove by during the ceremony, with the tour guide saying, “We love … Continue reading →

Parenting – The Hardest Job Out

Parenting is one of the hardest jobs out. These days it is made even harder by so many marriages breaking up and ending in divorce and re-marriages that create blended families. The other reason parenting is hard these days is because there are more cases of both parents working outside the home. That need or perceived need for both parents to work leads to many problems, some of which Andrea touches on her blog. It leads to bored children and teenagers, with too much time on their hands and lack of supervision. Another factor is that parents have either by … Continue reading →

Is It Really Cheating When…?

Often spouses ask other people, such as their best buddies what constitutes cheating. They may google the phrase, “What is cheating,” or look to experts to answer the question. They may even wonder to themselves if a thought or an action is considered cheating. Wait, check the Bible or the latest self help book. For example, if I kiss someone other than my husband on the lips is it cheating? What if the kiss is on the cheek, or if the lip kiss is to a best friend or aging relative? Is it cheating if I share secrets with someone … Continue reading →