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Writing is very important in my life, and it is a passion. I've written for newsletters, have written numerous technical FAQ's for several companies, and have 3 published books. I'm proud of those works and the articles I have on Helium.

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Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Tips for a long lasting marriage: 1 of 142
I'm often asked, especially by the couples I counsel, how I can remain happily married after nearly 29 years, all to the only woman I've ever been married to. Surprisingly to some, it isn't at all difficult to do, though it does require some effort and determination. The most important thing of all is open and honest comm... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice What makes a best friend: 2 of 91
There is an old American Indian saying, "You must be a best friend, to have a best friend." This is true. Likewise the saying, "You must first love yourself before you can truly love someone else." This may sound vain or even narcissist, but really it is not. The easiest way to see the difference between what makes a ... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Why computers are frustrating: 1 of 31
A better question would be, "How do I keep from being intimidated by and frustrated by my computer?" Believe it or not, there are things that you can do to lessen the feelings of intimidation, frustration, and even fear, regarding computers. The greatest tool for this is to gain knowledge. Okay, sounds simple, but in pra... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology Do cats understand us: 2 of 61
Do cats understand the words we speak? That will long be a debate. Do they understand our intentions and what we mean? That on the other hand is something that so many cat owners have noted, that it ceases to even be a contention. I do need to retract a phrase: Cat owner. People don't own cats, cats own people. Few people ... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Eating healthy on a budget: 1 of 29
There is a growing awareness that if you want to stay healthy, you must eat healthy. However, for many people the food budget is a major one, especially considering that it reoccurs. Making this even more of a problem is the increase in food prices. There are great ways to eat healthy on a budget, though. It doesn't need to ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Global warming: Is the sun to blame?: 1 of 28
To me, this is a no-brainer. ALL of our climate comes from the sun. It warms the earth, it causes winds and waves, and it makes life on Earth possible. The downside is that the sun has cycles, just like everything else, and most of those we aren't even aware of yet. Many may cover such a long time that we may never know... More..
Computers & Technology > Spyware & Adware How to find out what's running on your PC (and why this is important): 1 of 27
In today's computer world, it is not unusual for programs, when they are installed, to write to the computer in such a way they or bundled software starts automatically when the computer boots up. This may not be noticeable until the computer slows down over time, but don't you want to know what is going on in your own system... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Experiences with rescuing wild animals: 1 of 26
Of the many animals we've rescued through the years, those that are most etched in my mind are the deer fawns we've saved. Deer are beautiful creatures, and they are a joy to be around. There are also instances when you may find yourself in a position to rescue a fawn and raise it so it can be turned loose later. But be awar... More..
Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: Chili: 2 of 43
Growing up in the mountains of Oregon, chili was a favorite for the entire family, especially in the winter when many feet of snow covered everything except our appetites. What made it extra special is that Mom would start making it the night before, by soaking the beans, and the chili would cook all day. It would fill the ho... More..
Sports & Recreation > Fishing (Other) Ideal times and conditions for fishing: 1 of 20
There are few beginning fishermen who haven't asked themselves when the ideal times and conditions are for fishing. Many people who have been fishing for some time ask themselves the same thing. Have you ever noticed though, that some people go out and seem to have great fishing luck, every time? They do have a secret. It is... More..