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Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains is a small town I call home. There must be magic in this place for though I've done my share of traveling, Georgia always calls me back.

I've been writing since childhood and have sold poems and articles

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Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Reasons to eat locally grown foods: 1 of 30
Six Reasons to Eat Locally Grown Foods Food today should taste the same as it did a hundred years ago. Thanks to the large corporations that have taken over most of our food production, they no longer taste the same. The changes have been subtle as they aimed for a standardized taste for all foods. These are the foods shippe... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Is the current "green wave" good for the environment?: 1 of 17
In the 50's there was no worry about clean water or air. We took it for granted. There was no oil crisis and no food shortages. We were oblivious to what was slowly happening to our environment. Today we must face what we have done and ask ourselves, "Is the current green wave' good for the environment?" and "How did this ha... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Real ways celebrities can demonstrate environmental commitment: 1 of 9
Celebrities can rock our world with their shenanigans, glitter and talent. We buy the products they endorse and listen to their opinions on important matters such as changing the state of our world, but could they do more? Yes, here are six real ways celebrities can demonstrate environmental commitment. *Stop Endorsing Envir... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues How to save on heating costs: 3 of 24
One of the best solutions, for the problem of how to save on heating cost, is to slow our consumption of gas and oil and use them in ways that are more prudent. The most thought provoking truth, brought to our attention by the recent focus on Global Warming, is that no resource is endless. Fresh air, clean water and fuel for... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Best ways to go green: 9 of 67

An excellent motivation for finding the best ways to go green is our children. What we will bequeath to them in money, heirlooms and land is of little consequence if the world they live in is barely habitable. The very best thing we can leave behind is, "no carbon footprints in the ecological system." However, finding the be... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Easy ways your family can "go green": 44 of 319
Going green involves every aspect of our lives, so there are thousands of easy ways your family can go green. Simple things, such as not running the water as you brush your teeth, rinse vegetables or lather your body while bathing. There is no need to spend a lot of money or time in your effort to go green. Here are some eas... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Economics Discussion: Measures that could be taken to reduce environmental pollution: 1 of 7
Environmental pollution threatens not only our wildlife and forests; it threatens the very existence of all life on earth. It's a global problem because air and water don't recognize borders. There are no easy answers and the cost may be exorbitant, but there are measures that could be taken to reduce environmental pollution... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Africa How the fiighting in Darfur impacts its African neighbors: 3 of 15
Darfur is a province of Africa's largest country, Sudan. The name means the land of the Fur, which is the name of the people who live there. They are mainly herders of cattle and have small farms. They gather firewood and wild berries, roots and foods of nature to sell. Their income is also supplemented by going to neighbori... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Crime: Effects of global warming: 1 of 5
The major effect of global warming will be those caused by many changes in our weather, which is much more involved than just how hot it will be. Basically, the weather controls everything on earth because every living thing on earth needs rain and when it fails to come, we starve. So, if we are too busy to check it out, apa... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should schools give birth control to students?: 3 of 14
Allowing schools to give birth control pills to students is another parental right we are handing over to the state. Where will it end? Don't parents have the right and obligation to raise their children as they see fit? What has happened to the parental rights of American citizens and who is ultimately responsible for our c... More..