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After having written privately for years in journals and an occasional poem or short story for friends, I decided to spend the second 'half century' of my life pursing my dream of writing for publication.

I write primarily short stories and poems,though like

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers TV-watching guidelines for toddlers: 3 of 8
Tv watching guidelines of course should not be limited simply to toddlers! With that said,of course if the 'boob tube' is on everyday 24/7 your toddler will watch it. Think about what is on those program you are watching all day. Limiting the time you toddler spends watching TV makes sense when you consider how much importan... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) The proper way to reduce your sauce: 3 of 8
While gravies and sauces can be thick or thin, reduction is the process of thickening a liquid mixture such as a soup or sauce by evaporation with the intent to concentrate the flavor. Many gravies that are 'thickened' after they are at the boiling point use a flour or cornstarch addition. Reduction sauces are brought to a f... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed Why playing with blocks, Legos and other building toys is important: 5 of 13
Playtime is a very important part of a child's developmental activities allowing room for creativity, discovery and exploration. While there are benefits to most toys when it comes to playtime, the classics such as blocks,Legos and other building toys is important in several ways. Shape Recognition: many building sets of all... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Risky Child Behaviors Keeping your child safe from the 'Choking Game': 2 of 5
Checking my voice mail messages on calm evening last month, I noted a missed call from my sister in-law. Expecting the usual cheery greeting, I was confused to hear her stammer and say that one of our young nephews had died. Our shock settled into disbelief when we heard he had died by hanging himself. Kevin (name changed) w... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Chicken salad: 28 of 67
Easy Chicken Salad For a fast and easy chicken salad that doesn't require heating up the kitchen, begin with a roasted chicken from your favorite deli! 1 roasted deli chicken- meat, finely chopped 1 small fine minced red onion 1-2 stalks of celery, finely chopped 2 eggs, hard boiled and cooled 1/2 cup of mayonnaise 2 tablesp... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption How to celebrate a child adoption appropriately: 5 of 11
The addition of a child to the family is always cause for celebration! Celebrating the adoption of a child is certainly appropriate as soon as papers are finalized. Plan ahead- Just as there is a lot of fun in anticipating the birth of a child, the arrival of the adopted child is no less exciting. Keep in mind the age of the... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed Why talking to your child is essential for intellectual development: 11 of 24
Talking to your child intelligently is essential for intellectual development! I stress talking to your child intelligently because 'baby talk' does nothing but set your child up with poor speech patterns and understandings that only need to be retaught at a later time! Begin from the very first time you speak to your newbor... More..
Relationships & Family > Newlyweds After you've eloped: How to include family in your wedding celebration: 8 of 17
After you've eloped: Do you WANT to include family in your wedding celebration? There was probably really good reasons for NOT involving them in the first place. A big joyous family celebration full of hugs, kisses and good cheer doesn't even still happen in movies now a days and certainly doesn't happen in real life very of... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) What would you improve about fast food (menu, service, packaging, anything...)?: 16 of 33
I find it hard to believe that in this day and age of technology that can send gourmet meals to the space station,there isn't someone out there who can improve on the fast food industry! What would I improve? EVERYTHING! Let's do a virtual 'drive through' of FAST FOOD SHACK USA. First the speaker and sound system of the esta... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction Dealing with family gossip: 26 of 53
Coming from a family where it seems the favorite past time is to gossip about whichever family member is not in the gathering at the moment, I decided long ago to just sit back and stay out of it! When family members call and try to complain, tell tales, or gossip about what another is doing I always tell them that as adults... More..