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I'm a grandmother who is finally pursuing a writing career. Yay! Freedom! I have four published books, the latest of which is "Famous Family Nights." More about that on my website at www.annebradshaw.com

I've been writing on and off for some twenty years,

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Losing a dog: 3 of 41
My frantic fingers massaged the tiny, warm backbone. "Live, live. Please don't die," I whispered, forcing my will into the pup's silky head. It was a male, tan and sleek, with the downy white chest of pure bred Collie. His mother, Shelly, lay outside in the ancient coal house, surrounded by eight nursing babies. There had bee... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Resources Book recommendations for beginning writers and wannabe authors: 2 of 21
A writer can't get enough good how-to books internalized. Study and practice go hand in hand in this profession. Perhaps the most important advice for beginning and seasoned writers alike is to read, read, read. This goes for books of all genres, but particularly books that teach and hone writing skills.My recommendations are... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics What's hot in fitness in 2007?: 1 of 10
If anyone had told me a few years ago, that by 2007 I'd be doing the hottest exercise of allwalking briskly half an hour a day, three days a weekI'd have cracked up laughing. Add temperatures ten degrees below freezing and mighty winds and I'd have definitely said "No way! Spring and summermaybebut winter walks are out."So wh... More..
Style & Beauty > Acne & Blemish Warts 101: Everything you need to know: 1 of 6
Good news for wart haters. There's a natural remedy that worked for me, and I'm happy to share it.Memories of chemical treatments still make me cringe. Despite trying every agonizing thing the pharmacy offered, I had a wart on my middle finger, left hand that bugged me for years.Laser treatment was not an option. I'm a baby w... More..
Computers & Technology > Cameras An overview of professional digital cameras: 1 of 5
Got somewhere in the region of $2,225 to spare? If so, you're in the market for a professional digital camera of the highest caliber that will give exceptional image quality with fine details and accurate colors.Canon, Sony, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, Samsung-they all make top notch professional cameras, yet each one differs in ... More..
Health & Fitness > Dental Issues Should you go see a dentist for canker sores?: 1 of 5
My first line of attack for canker sores is a change of toothpaste. I suffered from these pesky little sores for thirty years before discovering that the Sodium Lauryl Sulphate found in most toothpastes both causes and prolongs the agony.Sodium Lauryl Sulphate is a foaming agent that makes toothpaste froth and bubble. It is a... More..
Relationships & Family > Ancestry & Genealogy How to trace your family health history: 1 of 4
Outlining your family medical history can help identify health risks you may face in the years ahead and help you find ways to avoid or plan for them. Such records only work for blood relatives for obvious reasons.A family medical history is a record of illnesses your family may have had over generations. It can be as simple ... More..
Relationships & Family > Ancestry & Genealogy Military genealogy: How to trace the military ancestors in your family tree: 1 of 4
Tracing Military records is something that's been done for generations because wars are part of life throughout the world. Most of us have someone among our ancestors who have served, whether at home or abroad. It's worth searching, just in case.There is an excellent website at www.military.com, and a Google search throws up ... More..
Relationships & Family > Ancestry & Genealogy How to set up a personal surname website for genealogy research: 1 of 3
The title, "How to set up a personal surname website for genealogy research," sounds worse than it is. I think. To keep it simple wouldn't any website do? And dedicate it to family names? Unfortunately, they all seem to cost money.Sites such as https://www.thefamilypost.com/ help you develop a great family site, and family hi... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Authors Biography: Ralph Ellison: 4 of 9
Ralph Waldo Ellison was influenced in his youth by tales of the Wild West and frontier life in general. He saw the United States as a land of infinite possibilities.Born in Oklahoma City on March 1st 1914, Ralph Ellison grew up in a close-knit black community that provided him with examples of courage, stamina and survival. I... More..