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My writing is reflective of my life experiences. I love to write about the world,about life, politics, health issues, parenting and a host of other issues. I also enjoy writing poetry and fictional short stories and have received an Honorable Mention for one

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Education > Early Childhood Ed Questions to help you choose the right daycare: 2 of 15
It is important to consider your child's personal needs when making a day care choice. Working parents today have more, good-quality child care options than were generally available a few years ago. A day care center, either privately-owned or part of a national chain, is a common child care option.What are the factors that a... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews How to prepare for a job interview: 15 of 71
A job interview is not the first step of your employment journey. Long before the interview ever occurs, there are some crucial things you need to know and do. You'll only have one chance to make a good impression. This article offers tips that will allow to have confidence and poise during a job interview.Begin at the Beginn... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Should you rent or buy a home?: 9 of 42
To Buy or Rent? That is the question!The decision whether to buy a home or condo or rent a home or condo should be weighed carefully. If you are working for a company that is notorious for transferring employees every couple of years, or you plan to relocate to another town or state within the next year or two, renting a home... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed Children: Learning through play: 6 of 27
I'm so amazed at all the tech-savvy toddlers and pre-school children these days! Children today are so well-educated and knowledgeable about so many things that even my 20-something kids never even heard of when they were that age! Back in the "dark ages" when I was born, black and white television was still a novelty. Back t... More..
Health & Fitness > Sleep Disorders Sleep apnea: 2 of 9
The College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University report that "twenty-four percent of adult men and nine percent of adult women, or more than 20 million Americans, are estimated to have some degree of obstructive sleep apnea. Of these, six million are estimated to have cases severe enough to warrant immediate ther... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Styles (Other) Parenting in the new millennium: 6 of 26
Parenting Pitfalls: 10 Mistakes Even Good Parents MakeRegardless of their age, children thrive in an environment where rules are clearly established, consistently enforced and consequences for disobedience are swift and in relation to the offense. So what are the most common mistakes we make? What are the pitfalls for even in... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Tips for writing a thank-you letter after a job interview: 4 of 16
Whether by email or hand-written, a thank you note following a job interview is a must. Even if only have a few words thanking the interviewer for their time, it is important to take the time to send this important follow-up to the interview.I prefer a hand-written method of acknowledging the interview, but there are situatio... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs Understanding the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension): 1 of 4
DASH is an acronym for a study that was conducted to determine the success of Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The study was conducted by scientists supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Past studies of the effect of nutrients on reducing hypertension (high blood pressure) had been conduc... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Unique Gifts Gifts for the person who has everything: 4 of 15
Let's face it, there is always someone on our holiday shopping list that has everything, or at least everything we could afford to give them! Often, we also receive a gift from someone unexpectedly and we're caught off guard because we don't have a reciprocal gift.Sometimes, we want to buy a gift for someone with whom we have... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Process (Other) Do great writers rely more on effort or insight?: 16 of 56
Great writers rely upon both insight and effort. That said, no matter how profound a thought, how unique and original an idea or how heart-wrenching a story is, without the effort to actually create a legible, readable, logical and inviting tale, insight is worthless.Writing is hard work! To be a great writer is agony on a wr... More..