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After a ten year hiatus from writing life, I am once again dipping my toe into the wordsmithing pool.

If you were to look back through my aging, yellowy clips, you'd find newspaper and magazine articles, as well as monthly contributions to a small local newspaper.

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Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Are you afraid of expressing yourself?: 2 of 68
When you have opinions or beliefs that are not the norm nor widely accepted,you can become very selective regarding which aspects of yourself you are willing to share with others. Often, it takes being ridiculed only once to send your sensitive side running for cover when someone asks what you believe. When the subject matter... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Christmas shopping tips: 1 of 24
How to Ease the Battle of Christmas ShoppingIf last minute Christmas shopping is not something that you do for fun, then it can seem like a real battle.It is 8:55 on Christmas Eve morning. A small army of last minute shoppers secure the perimeter of a department store, ready to charge the door the same instant the key release... More..
Style & Beauty > Skin Care (Other) Skin care with natural products: 3 of 9
Every year, North Americans spend millions of dollars on products that promise youth, beauty, better skin and hair. Many of these preparations are comprised entirely of synthetic chemicals and are very expensive. Many disappoint.So why do we part with our hard earned money this way? Simple. If there is a remote chance that a ... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics What are the healthiest fruits to eat?: 2 of 5
Apples have been long touted as a wondrous fruit. Besides tasty and crunchy, they keep doctors away and teachers happy. Also, almost everybody likes them, and they are readily available.While it is accepted that apples are nutritious, most people are unaware of their far-reaching healing powers. Some herbalists suggest apples... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Care How to make homemade skin lotions: 2 of 5
Want to pay big bucks for bath lotion? Does it make you feel really good to spend half your pay cheque on a bottle of aftershave for your husband or boyfriend? Well, go for it if it feels good, but you can get these little personal luxuries for little or no money. On top of that, they would be homemade by you!This article is ... More..
Business > Marketing Marketing tips to increase business: 17 of 42
All businesses look for effective strategies to increase exposure and sales. It's crucial to do so. Small business entrepreneurs have the added challenge of devising and implementing their marketing plans solo, and usually on a small budget.There are many stratagems you can use that are low or no cost. The tips below are mean... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Native American: 12 of 19
PRELUDE TO MANHOODword count approximately 1500At the edge of the Great Cliff I sit cross legged in old Indian fashion. My dress and war paint have been prepared in the way of my Chintook forefathers, and my grandmother's blanket is wrapped about me as protection, to keep me from following the tribe before my time. All is rea... More..
Style & Beauty > Acne & Blemish Natural ways to get rid of blemishes: 6 of 7
Tamara is a seventeen year old high school student, petite and friendly. Although she has pretty features, she keeps her head down while she walks, and doesn't initiate eye contact with people she doesn't know. Tamara has acne and she's embarrassed for others to see it.Many teens suffer from acne, and while prescription and o... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Travel: 78 of 82
Ever notice how many different types of vacations there are? Package options are available for pretty much any interest. You can even go to a camp catering to the knitting crowd, though that kind of excitement isn't for everyone. Our family has purchased several types of holiday packages in summers past, but this year we want... More..
Style & Beauty > Skin & Body (Other) Natural homemade herbal beauty and body care products: 6 of 6
There must be millions of beauty and body care products on the market today. North Americans spend a ton of money yearly to care for their appearance and body, with an eye towards feeling good. That's what it boils down to. Because if you feel good, you look good.Somewhere along the line, we as a nation have decided that the ... More..