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I am a native Californian living in Houston, TX. I have been out here for over five years and I am still getting use to the way of life and culture of Houstonians.

My daytime job is that of an environmental professional ensuring my employing company complies

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Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Cowboy humor: True stories about horses: 1 of 48
I grew up in Bay Area in Northern California. For those who are not familiar with this area, this is in the vicinity of San Francisco. Not too much country in this part of the state and plenty of steel and concrete. Even though I was in the big city, I was the stereotypical little girl who loved horses. I read every book, saw... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) The media conspiracy against presidential candidate Ron Paul: 1 of 26
The Ron Paul movement has been born and bred on the strength of the Internet. Ron Paul's anti tax, anti war, anti big government is the platform that is motivating the most apathetic voter. He is speaking to the masses in the words of our founding fathers. Ron Paul is willing to stand up for the Constitution; a most unpopular... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Easy ways your family can "go green": 14 of 319
Kermit the Frog tried to tell us, It's not easy being green' but it certainly can be fun! Those folks who are environmentally aware follow the three plus one R's: Reduce, reuse, recycle and rethink. Rethink how and what you buy, use or need on a daily basis. The challenge can be quite stimulating!ReduceFirst of all try to pre... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Chicken & apple salad: 1 of 21
When planning the menus for picnics, barbecues, summertime gatherings we think of light, but tasty items. Chicken and apple salad is a great filler for breads, pitas or even as a dip for whole wheat crackers. These recipes one with a tart apple, one with a sweet apple will appeal to all comers.Tart Apple Chicken Salad2 cups c... More..
Pets & Animals > Cats (Other) Common myths about cats: 1 of 18
Historically cats have been wonderful fodder for many myths, stories, and legends. They are alleged to be a witch's familiar, were respected as gods in Egypt, cause bad luck if black and cross your path in the United States (but good luck if they cross your path in Japan or Europe). They have whimsical stories and sayings, ca... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling Easy green tips: Paper, plastic or neither?: 1 of 18
The answer to the grocery store bagger's question, "Paper or Plastic" requires an entirely more complex analysis before an answer can be given.On a worldwide level, approximately 500 billion to one trillion plastic bags are consumed each year. That works out to over one million each minute. According to the publication Modern... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Beginner's guide to low fat cooking: 1 of 16
The secret to good cooking is to make something that appeals to the taste buds. Low fat cooking does not need to be bland and boring but instead it can be vibrant and exciting. First, get rid of all your processed foods. You want to rid your pantry and refrigerator of hydrogenated oils, monodiglycerides and high fructose corn... More..
Food & Drink > Wine How to give a toast: 1 of 14
A toast, like any public speaking event is your opportunity to say some nice words about someone special in front of family, friends, acquaintances or business associates; you do not want to put your foot in your mouth! A toast like any speech has a beginning, middle and end and should run about two minutes in length. Any sho... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Quick Christmas tree ornaments kids can make: 1 of 12
I love creating things with children and the holidays are a wonderful opportunity to do just that. There are numerous simple to make Christmas tree ornaments that children enjoy putting together. These are relatively inexpensive and turn out very cute.Painting plain glass globes is always fun. The craft and hobby stores will ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Best ways to go green: 6 of 67
Thinking globally and acting locally to minimize our impact on the environment is actually easier than it seems. There are many things one can do to go green without incurring much expense unless of course you choose to take a bigger step, but you will find you will spend less in the long run.At home, take a look around you. ... More..