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May 2006: My search for input from others' about life's "meaning" resulted in my first visit to Helium. Contributing articles, initially came quite naturally for me, but as the standards of writing as well as personal standards increased, my article submissions

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Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Reflections: Saving the environment: 3 of 101
Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! These are methods advertisements, television commercials, literature in books and pamphlets encourage each individual to actively employ. Also, as adults, we can demonstrate to children, young adults, and even peers, through role modelling and teaching, how to do our personal best to prevent the contin... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Care Tips for fighting dry skin in winter: 1 of 17
Healthy skin integrity is our first line of defense against bacteria, infections, and related problems; therefore, anything we can do to maintain our protective barrier, our skin, will benefit us now and in years to follow. Aside from the common skin irritations we experience in a lifetime, winter's cold, harsh temperatures, ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Thanksgiving Non-traditional menu ideas for Thanksgiving dinner: 1 of 14
Depending on whether Thanksgiving dinner will be with my husband's relatives or with my relatives, their geographic locations and past traditions at Thanksgiving determine the menu portion of the dinner and up north, I would consider their menu "non-traditional" as it was new to me. The day of thanks usually involved a coming... More..
Health & Fitness > Nicotine Dependence The hazards of smoking: 2 of 15
Most of us admit that we really are aware of the multiple risks associated with smoking cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, etc. However, do most people only maintain an awareness of the personal dangers to health, or do they also consider the risks to other people as well as to the environment. I will try to outline ... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Best shows on television: 13 of 90
"Best shows on television?"...Keep in mind I am in my 50s, female, and most of my TV viewing involves an early morning news/traffic show from Toronto every day. Midday or late afternoon I may tune in to CNN or NEWSNET in case there is something going on globally I would want to be aware of. Then, in the evening, currently my ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Movies that will make you cry: 10 of 68
Movie title: "PAY IT FORWARD"A movie with Helen Hunt and some other very convincing actors. About a schoolboy with an assignment to do something that will make a difference, make the world a better place to live (I don't recall the exact wording of the assignment). So very heartwarming how this young boy's efforts succeed in ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Good family movies: 5 of 31
TOY STORY, the first one, and TOY STORY II, both featuring Tom Hanks as "Woody," and Tim Allen as "Buzz Lightyear." An excellent family movie, animated but human-like characters with the wide range of emotions, including tears of sadness, but especially peppered with humour, it will have the whole family laughing for more.Fam... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: No cook fudge: Easy for children and adults: 1 of 6
CHOCOLATE...AND MARSHMALLOWS...FUDGE RECIPEIf "noncook" means not on the stove, but allows "in the microwave,this recipe fits that criteria. If the ingredients are hot enough to burnthe skin, it doesn't matter if the title says, "noncook." Be careful, nomatter whether you are an adult or a child. Some children have more commo... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Chocolate cheesecake: 3 of 13
2-for-1 recipes here! CHOCOLATE TURTLE CHEESECAKE and CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE#1. CHOCOLATE TURTLE CHEESECAKE:Ingredients: 1 package (7-ounces) package caramels 1/4 cup evaporated milk 3/4 cup chopped pecans, divided 1 chocolate crumb pie crust (9-inch) OR the chocolate sandwich cookie crumb crust (below) 2 small (3-ounce/25... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing How to help men who endanger themselves by avoiding medical treatment: 4 of 17
"Men who endanger themselves by avoiding medical treatment" do so for various reasons of their own; however, a friend, a spouse, relative, anyone who cares about the man's well being is able to help with prevention and treatment.The methods to employ in "help"-ing depend also on whether the problem is acut... More..