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Born May 19, 1961, Pamela S Thibodeaux is a housewife, the mother of four children (two by blood and two by marriage) and grandmother of two. She currently resides in her hometown of Iowa, Louisiana (about 15 miles east of Lake Charles) with her husband Terry.

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Arts & Humanities > Writing for Success How to start as a freelance writer: 1 of 35
Okay, so you've jumped off the deep end and quit your job to stay home and write. You researched all the possibilities, you know that it sometimes takes up to two years for freelance writers to make a significant amount of income, and you're prepared. Your office is set up; you have an ergonomic keyboard and comfortable chair... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Listen to music everyday: 1 of 10
As far back as Genesis and Exodus, music has been an integral part of mankind's culture. The Israelites went into battle behind the musicians. Natives from every continent and every race celebrate success and mourn defeat with music. Studies show that music can be a mood enhancer whether for good or bad. Don't believe this?Tu... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather Preparing for a hurricane: 5 of 34
Since Hurricane Rita slammed through our area in September 2005, after years of no imminent danger from other hurricanes, people in SW Louisiana are more apt to pay attention when a storm is brewing or entering the Gulf of Mexico.Knowing that electricity was down for two weeks after Rita hit landfall, the list for supplies ha... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to be a more productive writer: 2 of 11
We've all heard the old saying there aren't enough hours in the day. This is especially true for a busy husband/wife, mother/father, business owner/employee and writer. The first -and best- thing you can do is to evaluate how you spend your time, where you can shave off a few minutes (or couple of hours) and use that time t... More..
Jobs & Careers > Self-Employment The pros and cons of working from home: 6 of 31
To Work at Home or NotThat is the QuestionMany people think to work at home is the ultimate dream job, but what many don't realize until it's too late is that it's still a job; and often a job that's equally if not more demanding than a regular nine-to-five.Top Five Reasons Why Someone Would Want to Work at Home: 1). Flexible... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) How to generate passive income: 3 of 15
Also known as residual income, passive income is money you earn or receive long after your initial work is done.Let's look at a few examples of passive or residual income.Royalties Many authors will argue the point that promotion is hard work and I agree, but the fact remains that royalties are a form of passive income. This ... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Keeping life balanced on a daily basis: 3 of 15
Life is full of challenges...work, people, home, family...seems we have more obligations than time. One way to keep everything in balance is to take time for yourself.How, you ask, do you take time for yourself when every minute of every hour of each day is filled with activity?Here are a few simple things you can do in as li... More..
Relationships & Family > Acquaintances & Co-Workers Healthy acts of kindness: 29 of 127
Statistics show that 1 in 8 women will experience depression in their lifetime. Is it any wonder as women more than men are apt to put the needs of others before their own? Especially emotional needs. However, putting the needs of others is not always a bad thing.Statisctics also show that when we participate in healthy acts ... More..
Personal Finance > Home Insurance Is your home underinsured?: 1 of 4
As a licensed insurance sales producer/agent, it is my responsibility to make sure my customer's homes are adequately insured. One way we do this is by running a Replacement Cost Estimator. This program compiles the information on a home (square footage, type of interior & exterior, additional structures, etc) and gives u... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Starting a writers' group: 3 of 11
As an active member, former President and Treasurer, as well as the Co-Founder of Bayou Writers' Group in Lake Charles, Louisiana, I've discovered some sure-fire ways to set up and operate a successful writer's group. In 2002 an aspiring writer contacted me via email. Turns out we were practically neighbors. He began visitin... More..