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I'm a Freelance Writer living in the Silver State in Reno, Nevada, The Biggest Little City In The World.

I recently accepted a position at Suite 101.com as a Contributing Writer, I write travel articles for RezHub.com and write articles for EHOW.com and Dailyarticle.com

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Autos > SUVs Should we still be buying SUVs?: 3 of 24
We've all been suckered in with the clever advertising portraying SUV's as American icons in transportation. How many people do you know who use their SUV's for off-road use? With the exception of areas of the country that have real nasty winters the rest of us are chumps. I paid 25,500 for my 2005 Eddie Bauer Explorer with ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Personal experiences with the healing power of dogs: 14 of 109
Many years ago when me and my wife were a young couple. My wife got a job as a house keeper at a local retirement home. She didn't mind the hard physical work, but what depressed her was the poor old folks who resided there. They seemed so defeated and abandoned. Many received no visitors at all and they just seemed to be wa... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health An overview of the BARF diet for dogs: 3 of 21
No! It does not sound overly appetizing does it? But actually this clever acronym means "Biological Appropriate Raw Food or Bones and Raw Food" This ground breaking but still controversial canine diet comes to us from down under, developed by Australian veterinarian Ian Billinghurst. The basic idea and concern which led to t... More..
Local Guides > San Diego The top historical sights to see in San Diego, CA: 2 of 13
San Diego is one of the most beautiful coastal cities in the west and is loaded with opportunities for historical adventures and fun recreational activities that the whole family can learn from and enjoy. One such adventure not to be missed is the world-famous Whaley House, said to be the most haunted house in America. This ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My Doberman Pinscher: 1 of 6
I sincerely miss Brutus. He was a red Doberman Pinscher. My little cross breed dog died when I was about seventeen. My sister knew some people who were moving and had several Doberman pups that they had not been able to sell and just wanted them to go to good homes. She brought him home for me. I was still heartbroken over m... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Traveling in the jungle: 4 of 17
It was 1986 and I was serving in the Philippines at Subic Bay. My buddy had invited me to go to Mindanao providence to see some crocodiles. We were young and stupid and even though we were told that part of the country was a haven for Muslim extremists we went anyway. There was a huge river about 40 miles from the village of... More..
Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice What is a living will?: 6 of 19
A living will, also known as "will to live" is a legal document prepared in advance by a competent person who has strong feelings about the types of care they would like to receive in the eventuality they become incapacitated or terminally ill and unable to communicate. With any type of terminal illness or accident, decision... More..
Sports & Recreation > Snowboarding Snowboarding in Keystone, Colorado: 2 of 6
Just an hours drive from Denver in the White River National Forest is where you'll discover snowboarding and Rocky Mountain paradise. You can explore the variety of slopes, table tops, spines and hips and practice your break-neck tricks. Keystone resort has over 3000 acres of winter fun, with three awesome mountains and five... More..
Arts & Humanities > Classical Lit & Mythology The literary significance of Julius Caesar's The Conquest of Gaul: 1 of 3
Commentarii de Bello Gallico or "The Conquest of Gaul" by Julius Caesar was significant in many ways. As a literary work it was written in polished, clear Latin. His work was admired for it's clarity of syntax and it beauty of style. It was written in the third person narrative and was rich in details. It was the first real ... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy How to save on gas without buying a hybrid vehicle: 31 of 89
We're all in the same boat with gas prices! Have you looked around on the freeway and seen the ridiculous quantity of SUV's prowling our highways and byways? I own one too! What a poor idea on my part, but hey, it is what it is. I also own a family sedan as well, and it has become our primary source of transportation. The ga... More..