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I have had several poems published in local newspapers. I have had several poems published in local newspapers. I also have I was also one of the first Helium writers to publish an article through Marketplace.

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Personal Finance > Credit Cards When to pay cash and when to use a credit card: 16 of 55
Most people have credit or debit cards. They are convenient and safer to use then cash. But should we always use them to make our purchases?Credit cards are safer to use then cash. With cash if you lose it or it's stolen from you ; it is just gone. With credit cards; you simply contact your card company and make them aware of... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Going crazy: 21 of 70
I am the mother of eight children. My oldest is now 31 and my youngest will be 21 in December. I was 19 when I first 2 children. They were 11 months apart. The others came at least year apart after. When I saw the song title Going Crazy, it reminded me of the chaos that surrounded me when I was so young and foolish. Inspired,... More..
Computers & Technology > Identity Theft & Internet Scams Can identity theft affect your credit score?: 3 of 10
If someone has stolen your identity; you probably won't realize it until you go to get loan for a house or a car. Victims of this crime have had their good credit history replaced with a very poor one. And it takes the victims a long time to recover from the devastation that it wreaks on their lives.With your name and social ... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Ten qualities every friend should have: 33 of 109
As I write this, I am thinking about all of the dear friends that I have had over my 50 years. I wonder what they all had in common what made them so dear to me. Here is the list that I have come up with:1. The first thing that my friends had in common was of course that they were my friends. They had me in common. I know thi... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Tips for learning to drive a car with a standard transmission: 4 of 13
The difference between an automatic transmission and a standard transmission is that the automatic one engages the clutch and changes gear for you. When you have a standard transmission you are operating the clutch and changing the gears.The first lesson you need to learn is that the clutch is the first little pedal on the le... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues The Electoral College: Does my vote count?: 4 of 13
When I vote for President does my vote count? The answer is indirectly most of the time.The person who is elected President is chosen by the Electoral College. The Electoral college is made up of electors. Each state is represented by the number of electors that equals the total number of Senators + the number of Congressmen ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Breathing: 47 of 149
Love, birth and breathing.He holds my hand and tells me to focus on my breathing.Slowly, deeply each of our chests rise in perfect rhythm.The waves of pain overtake me once again.He is there, my one true love, just breathing beside me.Time has past the waves of pain are almost unbearable now.Things have changed the rhythm of ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Styles (Other) How to learn to embrace the chaos of parenting: 9 of 28
Whether you have one child or a dozen, it is always the same. There never seems to be enough time in the day to get everything done that you want to accomplish.It starts in the morning. You are responsible for getting everyone out of bed, making sure they eat breakfast, and checking to see that everyone has what they need bef... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Bad reasons for quitting your job: 22 of 66
Should you quit your job? That's up to you. Does the reason really matter? No, it doesn't. But some reasons for quitting are definitely better than others. Below you will find some reasons for quitting that just might make David Letterman's "Top 10 List".1. My creditor has started to garnish my paycheck for $125. If I quit, I... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards Credit card safety: How to check your statements: 6 of 18
We use credit cards almost everyday to make purchases and to pay bills. There are many benefits to owning them. First, they are convenient to use. Second, unlike cash, they offer some protection against loss or theft. They can help you establish credit for future major purchases like a house or a car.But, along with the benef... More..