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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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Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Interesting Fourth of July facts: 2 of 26
Did you know that John Adams was a psychic? Well, maybe not, but he sure foresaw future celebrations of the 4th of July when he wrote: "I believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be celebrated by pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfir... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Lawn-less yard solutions: 1 of 13
Keeping a lawn lush and green is often time-consuming and expensive, especially if you have a large yard or live in an area that is too dry for a traditional lawn, has soil that's too poor or where water isn't plentiful. Many homeowners are shifting away from a traditional lawn and searching for lawn-less yard solutions that... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts The best spring craft projects for pre-schoolers: 1 of 13
Pre-schoolers love anything to do with crafting but the best spring craft projects for pre-schoolers are those, which are not too complicated and don't take forever to create. This article contains ten easy and fun crafts designed with the pre-schoolers in mind, so why not allow your child to create several of them. *Easter ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Unusual Independence Day customs: 1 of 13
Chase a greased pig, ride a bull, attend a powwow, see a midnight parade or shoot the rapids. We all have an idea, for how to celebrate the 4th of July. It doesn't matter how unusual Independence Day customs are, as long as you celebrate America's birthday! *GREASED PIG CHASE-Culpepper, Virginia July 4 "Catch that pig!" Yep,... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: What my garden taught me - the hard way: 7 of 88
Oh, so many things my garden taught me as I played in the dirt. It taught me that gardening is not a seasonal thing but rather a life long endeavor. And that the joy of gardening is in the doing as will as in the viewing. Even those hard and sometimes costly mistakes are a part of it. It is an adventure. However, the one les... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Thoughts on what mealtime represents for families: 7 of 85
Mealtime has always represented both the separating of family members each morning and the gathering together in the evening. We touch base each morning, even if it is only for a quick cup of coffee or a bowl of cereal. We wish each other well, for whatever challenge might lie ahead of each and with a quick kiss and hug, we ... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Do stay-at-home moms get the recognition they deserve?: 6 of 72
Several decades have passed since stay at home moms have received the recognition they so richly deserve. Not since the start of the Baby Boom Era, has the necessity of the stay at home mom been viewed as an important contributing factor in the health and well-being of society. This was the generation that questioned everyth... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Sharing: 2 of 24
I once shooed beggars as I scoffed. Now too my cup is held aloft In warmth I gave them no thought or care. Now chilled I find my clothes threadbare. How I laughed with my contempt unfurled At a sorrowing, freezing, hungry world. So many poor children went hungry to bed That what I wasted could have fed? How many warm coats c... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition (Other) How to prevent aging with good nutrition: 1 of 12
Good nutrition is the cornerstone of living a healthy life and though aging is inevitable, aging before our time is not. Learning how to prevent aging with good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle can add quantity as well as quality to our lives, which means more time living life to its fullest instead of sitting on the sideli... More..
Travel > United States Hidden travel gems of the Southeastern US: 1 of 12
When vacationing in the Southeastern US you expect to find down home hospitality, southern fried chicken and grits. What you don't expect to find are these three hidden travel gems of North Georgia; a delightful old world Bavarian style Alpine Village, a small town with two wonderful museums plus an old iron mine or a romant... More..