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orothy is a writer, marketing consultant, web site designer and small business owner. She and her husband own a home improvement and DIY Coaching business. She currently splits her time between her writing career, small business marketing consulting and affordable

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Relationships & Family > Communication (Other) Why do people tell lies?: 1 of 40
Telling the truth, particularly in difficult situations, is a huge challenge for many people. There are as many reasons for telling a lie as there are people in the world and the situations they encounter. In addition, a lie can be what we like to refer to as "a white lie" one that is used to spare someone's feelings and is b... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Home repair: Do it yourself!: 2 of 56
Yes, these are difficult times and money is tight I dare say for everyone. Many are bemoaning the fact that they can't buy a new house, can't afford to go out to dinner, can't afford a vacation and worse. But, if there is anything we can do with limited resources, it is to invest our energies in elbow grease. Times will get b... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing for Success How to start as a freelance writer: 2 of 35
Becoming a freelance writer means different things to different people. If you are like most people who want to be writers, your goal is to write and make money in the process. In many ways, the Internet has made this easier than ever to do. Here are a few steps to jump start your career as a freelance writer and start making... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fear: 24 of 305
Rhythm of FearMy heart has learned the rhythm of fearThe white hot arc that dances beneathThe numbing pain of lossLaid bare by malevolent thoughts of hopePulsing to the surface out of a dulled awarenessAs longing remains tucked neatly in empty silenceLong forgotten songs of security lay fallowNow terrorized by darkness drumm... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Far away: 17 of 187
Mother once held tight to my handNow drifting away can no longer standShe cannot remember my childhood faceOr our family on holidays, all in placeI touch her face so etched with timeTo remind me of a life no longer mineThat far away look holds her eyesShe cannot conceive our string of liesWe deliver to keep from hurtingHer no... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Are we overmedicating our children?: 1 of 11
Research has revealed an alarming rise in the use of both prescription and non-prescription drugs with children. The most prevalent are 1) antibiotics 2) asthma related medications and 3) psychotropic drugs, primarily for the treatment of ADD/ADHD. These facts are in, but the question remains, why? Has there been a rise in il... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing The importance of self-esteem: 1 of 10
Everyone seems to have an opinion on the importance of self-esteem. And yet the general understanding of the meaning of self-esteem in the public arena is slippery at best. The National Association of Self Esteem, (Yes! There is such an organization!), defines it as "The experience of being capable of meeting life's challenge... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) How to remove old wallpaper and borders: 1 of 10
Removing wallpaper can be so easy it takes only fifteen minutes to grab loose corners and pull. It can also be almost impossible. It depends entirely on how the surface beneath the paper was prepared prior to installation, how long the paper has been on the wall and what type of paper it is. Therefore, before attempting to re... More..
Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People Narcissism: How to deal with someone who has the 'it's all about me' complex: 5 of 46
A truly narcissistic person is a person who is incapable of having a relationship. They are not capable of empathy or giving, two things that are necessary in a relationship. We have all known people like this. We try to share a joy or sorrow with them and they either ignore us and move on to something going on in their own l... More..
Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements Medicinal benefits of the acai berry: 1 of 9
The Acai Berry is a tiny purple berry that has been harvested and eaten for hundreds of years by the people of Brazil. The Acai Berry is an excellent staple for any diet and it is being touted as a "super food", a food that has exceptional nutritional qualities. In the past the people of Brazil found it so essential to their... More..