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I am a freelance writer and full-time family caregiver living in Alaska. I like to write magical realism fantasy, but I write a little of everything to try and make ends meet.

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Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Archives Christmas 2006: Gift ideas for seniors: 7 of 14
I have been a family caregiver for many years both part time and full-time. If you truly want to give the best gift you can, sit and talk to them. No idea what to talk about? Just sit for an hour and watch television. Talk about the latest news headlines.Books on tape are a great idea since it lets them listen to magazines or... More..
Local Guides > Jersey City A guide to the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, NJ: 2 of 4
"...the world around us is a series of exciting experiences to be discovered." That is one of the defining characteristics that the Liberty Science Center focuses on when they define what they do. They inspire, both student and teacher, to desire to learn. The center creates an environment where visitors are inspired. Visit... More..
Hobbies & Games > Model Building & Radio Control The best model train shows: 1 of 2
It does not matter if you are a veteran model railroader with your own empire in the basement or if you have a coffee table Z scale layout that your grandfather passed down to you, there is something about the lure of the train that we can all feel. That same lure can draw us to want to be around others that understand the de... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging The history behind the name "blog": 1 of 2
I have often seen the question "Why is it called a blog?" or "Why did they name it a blog?" or ... you get the idea, pick your own variation. For a long time I have gone the easy route of many others in just saying "It is called a blog because it was shortened from weblog". Is that accurate anymo... More..
Hobbies & Games > Model Building & Radio Control Collecting HO-scale model trains: 1 of 1
HO is a popular scale for anyone, particularly the collector. The HO scale started in the United Kingdom in the 1930's as an alternative to the established 00 gauge, so these early trains from the United Kingdom are a wonderful collectible to hunt for. The HO scale failed to find a place until the 1950's when American hobbyis... More..
Health & Fitness > Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis: Symptoms and treatment: 5 of 9
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), a chronic condition marked by painful swelling in the joints, is classified as an autoimmune disease. The pain suffered by those with RA results from swelling of the tissue that lines the affected joint(s). While the cause of RA remains unknown, we do know that the immune system is affected by the... More..
Hobbies & Games > Model Building & Radio Control Weathering model trains: 4 of 7
Even pristine layouts can benefit from properly applied weathering, but there are many who say they can not bring themselves to weather the train they just bought. I think it is not a fear that their train will look ugly, but that they lack the confidence to feel they can make it look better by weathering it.- CAN I REALLY DO... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Writing tips: Creating a fantasy novel: 15 of 25
So, you want to write a fantasy novel? Hey, how hard can that be, right? You don't have to worry about reality - or do you? Terry Brooks says that Lester del Ray once gave him a word of advice concerning writing fantasy novels "...it was harder to write good fantasy than any other form of fiction." That might seem like an odd... More..
Local Guides > Jersey City The best restaurants in the waterfront section of Jersey City, NJ: 3 of 5
Fine dining begins with true ambiance, not merely a fine establishment, but a full sphere of good food, courteous service and a setting that is ideally suited to the needs and desires of the customer.For those looking for the magnificent waterfront views of Jersey City there are a wide variety of restaurants to choose from, a... More..
Local Guides > Jersey City Museum reviews: Jersey City Museum, Jersey City, NJ: 3 of 5
".... to emphasize the values of all cultures, and to show the people what they can learn from each other. - Jersey City Library Museum Founding Documents c 1930http://www.jerseycitymuseum.orgWith an emphasis on the work of contemporary artists, particularly those who represent the diversity of our society, the Jersey City M... More..