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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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Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Playground exercises to keep you fit while playing with your children: 11 of 11
Watch a group of children at the local playground and you won't hear any complaining, whining or groaning about having to 'exercise'. Why? Because they are having to much FUN and that is the key to staying fit at any age! Playgrounds offer the golden opportunity for adults to turn loose and be a kid again! Chase your little ... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Authors Biography: Jack Kerouac: 11 of 11
Jack Kerouac (March 12, 1922- October 21, 1969) was an American novelist, writer, poet, artist, and part of the Beat Generation. Kerouac was born Jean-Louis Lebris de Kerouac, in Lowell, Massachusetts. While popular in his circle, Kerouac enjoyed little literary success during his own lifetime, but is now considered one of A... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies Spring allergies: Treatment options: 9 of 9
Just as many of us are venturing outside to enjoy the warm springtime weather,all the new leaves, grasses and flowers send forth an amazing amount of pollen triggering the start of Allergy Season. Allergies and 'hay fever' result from a production of Immuglobulin E antibodies stirred up by our immune systems to fight the inv... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs What is the Alli diet?: 8 of 8
Alli Diet Pill' is NOT for everyone! It seems there is a new FDA approved' diet aid out there and many are rushing off once again in search for the miracle cure. Even the informational book that comes with the starter pack clearly states that this, like any other supplement, must be used in conjunction with the tried and tru... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs Fad diets: From cotton nalls to zero solid foods: 7 of 7
Quick! Topic....Fad Diets .......How many can you name? How many have you tried and how many have failed in long term weight loss and maintenance? Having just passed the 'half-century' mark as my darling daughter delights in calling it, I have been on and off more diets than I can remember! I am a lifelong member of the Batt... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips Reducing fat intake: 7 of 7
Reducing fat intake can be accomplished with two simple steps; Reading food labels and limiting use of added fats when cooking! READING Food Labels - I know we've all heard the 'use low fat' products, but some are just no good as far as taste and texture. Many 'regular' brands of foods vary greatly in fat content! Read the l... More..
Sciences > Water & Oceanography Matthew Fontaine Maury's contributions to the field of oceanography: 6 of 6
Matthew Fontaine Maury -January 14, 1806-February 1, 1873 Matthew Fountaine Maury was nicknamed Patherfinder of the Seas as a result of his early extensive research in discovering and charting winds and currents for use in navigation. Much of his work is still considered the standard in oceanography today. His extensive stud... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Tips for decorating Easter eggs: 6 of 6
Ever wish you could save all your creative work after decorating those Easter eggs? Now you can! All it takes is a little practice and assistance from an adult in the case of very young children attempting this. supplies: Large eggs a large heavy darning needle a container of cold water and coloring/decorating materials Befo... More..
Home & Garden > Trees & Shrubs Why some trees have male and female sexes: 2 of 2
Strange as it may sound some trees as well as other plants, have both male and female sexes. Some trees contain both sexes within the same tree. In the case a pine tree, or a cone-bearing shrub, the cones,commonly have male and female versions. The males cones carry the pollen to fertilize the female cones which produce the ... More..