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Thirty-something visual artist and casual writer of poetry and prose.Lots of kids, lots of pets and one
very tolerant partner.
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Education > Financing College Deciding whether parents or children should pay for college: 3 of 13

I came from a family of five that worked hard, but had little. I was taught that everything that was worthwhile in life was better if you earned it yourself through hard work and honesty. And I still hold that belief. This ideal extended to college. My parents weren't poverty striken, but there was rarely anything left after...
Business > Small & Home Business Home businesses: Tips for taking breaks: 1 of 4

Separating home life and business life can be difficult at the best of times, but working from home can make this even more challanging.The lines between work and family can easily become blurred. This defeats the purpose of working from home. Didn't you choose to work from home to have more time for family and friends. To b...
Politics, News & Issues > Hunger, Disease & Poverty What are some examples of corruption involving water and what is the impact of the corruption on people and communities?: 3 of 11

According to the Global Corruption Report 2008, overuse and pollution have made water-based ecosystems the world's most degraded natural resource, and by 2025 more than 3 billion people could be living in water stressed countries. Corruption remains one of the least addressed challenges in relation to water resources and ser...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor Factors to consider in using midwives for home births: 2 of 6

Like any medical practitioner, choosing a midwife is a serious affair. This person is going to be responsible for the health of yourself and the most precious thing in the world, your baby. Choose carefully. Ask around. Every mother is glad to give the gory details of her birth experience. Believe me, if their midwife wasn't...
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts History of knitting: 1 of 3

The actual true origins of knitting have proved hard to trace. Evidence of this craft has been found in many regions worldwide, from Egypt to England. The earliest pieces of evidence found so far was located in Egypt. These were fragments of what appeared to be knitted socks that were dated between 1000 and 1300 CE(common er...
Arts & Humanities > Making Art Learning to draw: 7 of 19

Stop talking about it and reading about it and DO IT! You gotta start somewhere. Grab a bit of paper and a pencil, a piece of chalk and some cement or if you're not afraid that mother will yell at you your bedroom wall. It's all about making your mark. Even painting is a form of drawing. You don't have to be Davinci. No one ...
Health & Fitness > Alzheimer's and Dementia Health tips for avoiding declines in brain function as you age: 6 of 16

The human brain is like every muscle in our body. Ever noticed how quickly unused muscle becomes soft and flabby after even relatively short periods of inactivity. While there are certain diseases that attack the brain and impair it's function that may or may not be avoidable, there are certain easy steps you can take to pro...
Arts & Humanities > Buying & Selling Art Artist trading cards: Your art in someone else's pocket: 2 of 5

ARTIST TRADING CARDS are miniature works of art created on 2.5 X 3.5 inch or 64 X 89 mm card stock. They are original artworks, small editions and most importantly are self produced.Anyone can produce them, the idea being that you trade them with others who produce Artist Trading Cards, either at Trading Sessions in person o...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Immortality: 18 of 39

VELVET HIGH Like trees in summer we entwine, Deep within a velvet high. Velvet white and velvet hot; Help us see what we are not. What we aren't and what we are; All is shown in summer's stars. Ans when the summer stars are gone; The velvet high, Will still live on.
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas A buying guide to Christmas lights: 6 of 12

Christmas lights can transform even the most unsightly house into a suburban Cinderella. Many houses are rather plain looking throughout the year, but once draped in twinkling Christmas lights they become beautiful temples of bling. Here is a simple guide to the kinds of Christmas lights available to transform your home. Fes...