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I have many identities: I am a widow, a mother with two daughters, a grandmother (seven grandchildren) a stepmother, (two more daughters) an amateur clown and a traveler, as in a full-time RVer.

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Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Top 5 Diwali recipes: 4 of 4
What is a celebration without good food? Eating is one of the highlights of the festival of Diwali. People celebrating the holiday get together for meals and snack in between on sweets and savories. The origin of Diwali appears to have been an important harvest festival in ancient India. It signified the end of the agricultu... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Flower arrangements: 4 of 4
Making a lovely flower arrangement need not be hard if you follow a few basic rules. First of all pick flowers and colors you like. Arranging flowers should be enjoyed! Then pick a container you like. It is hard to pick a "wrong" container, but as you experiment and gain experience, you will find you like certain k... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East How the Cold War shaped the Middle East conflict: 3 of 3
The aptly named "Cold War" describes the period of icy relationships between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. Basically the period between the mid-forties to 1990 featured a struggle for supremacy between the two superpowers. The U.S. feared the spread of communism and political decisions of the era were always made with that fear ... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Care Natural body wash recipes: 3 of 3
Ah-h the spa. That indulgent, beautifying, luxurious place which is every woman's dream. Handed down from anceient cultures the spa has come to represent the ultimate in pampering and expense. Fortunately for savvy women who want to have their luxury but keep their money, there are numerous spa "recipes" that use relatively ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art Best clay for easy sculpting: 2 of 2
Polymer clay is the best clay for sculpting to come along in quite awhile. Originating in Germany, it is now available around the world. Materials in the clay are similar to those in PVC pipe. The solid clay comes in a large variety of colors, including metallic shades like gold, silver and copper. In addition there are shad... More..
Personal Finance > Taxes Who must pay income taxes?: 2 of 2
WHO MUST PAY (AND FILE) INCOME TAXES IN THE U.S.? As a volunteer tax preparer, I often get the question: "Do I need to file an income tax return?" Each year, the answer to that question is different, because it usually depends on the amount of income a person has. This year (2008), however, is somewhat different. I recommend... More..