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I am new to Helium, but I intend to become a regular, where everyone knows my name : )
Seriously, I love to write and this will be a great outlet.
I began writing when I was 8, and by high school I had written numerous poems, short stories and an ongoing dramatic

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Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: Elderly drivers and re-tests: 3 of 28
There are a number of reasons elderly people should be re-tested to maintain their license. One, as people age, they are more likely to have physical health problems which could affect their driving skills. Two, the elderly are likely to have mental health problems which could affect their concentration behind the wheel. Last... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures Did the TV show The Sopranos help or hurt the image of Italian-Americans?: 2 of 12
Anytime an ethnicity is portrayed negatively in a public manner, it hurts the ethnicity. The Sopranos is no exception. The incredibly popular cable show portrayed one ethnic group, Italians, living dishonest, violent, criminal lives with no respect for the laws everyone else obeys. Not only is this a negative stereotype, it a... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Does motherhood really spell the end of writing?: 1 of 4
Yes, being a mother, especially to very young children, can spell the end of writing, depending on how creative you really are. Children can pull and pull at you until you find yourself so-and-so's MOTHER, rather than Sally, writer, Mary, artist or whoever you were before. It's very easy to fall into the motherhood all or not... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Violators of gun laws should be prosecuted to the fullest, rather than restricting the rights of lawful citizens: 4 of 11
It should be next to impossible for just about everyone to get a gun. Period. Do you know what lengths people go through to become cops? Psychological exams~ prospective cops need to pass many types of psych exams, including extensive interviews and lie detector tests.Medical Exams~ physicians need to approve any prospective ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Honesty is the best policy: 53 of 133
If you know you are honest you never have anything to worry about. It's very liberating. Think of the big things: resumes, taxes, monogamy, buying things, doing work while on the clock, business practices, and admitting mistakes.If people are always honest about the big things, they can "save" their lies for the smaller, but ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping Is camping a vacation?: 11 of 25
To me, a vacation consists of: getting away, resting physically, mentally reflecting and having an adventure. This is camping!Get away~ there is no vacation more flexible than camping. It's possible to camp on a mountain, along a river, on a beach, in a desert, in the woods, or on a gravel pad. The travel involved can be part... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy Does ethanol-blended gasoline truly help your fuel economy?: 1 of 2
Ethanol blended gasoline can help your fuel economy. First, it helps with the initial cost of filling up. Second, it helps with tax incentives. Third, it helps if your car is already in shape for fuel economy.Filling up your car with ethanol blended gas may be more difficult. It can be hard to find an ethanol station near you... More..
Autos > Autos (Other) Why pawning a car title isn't a good idea: 1 of 1
It comes down to secure versus unsecured debt. Secure debt is when something tangible, like a car or home is put up as collateral for the loan. Unsecured debt is when nothing tangible is put up, but rather it's the borrowers credit that is at risk. The most popular unsecured debt is credit card debt. So, if an unsecured debt ... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Kitchens How to reduce hazardous products in your kitchen: 10 of 18
This isn't as easy as it seems. To "reduce" the hazardous products in your kitchen, you first need to research to determine if what you have is hazardous. This is the easy part. Look online or read the labels of your products. Once you determine that some or all of what you have is hazardous, then you have to decide what to d... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning Living paycheck to paycheck? How to stretch your income: 20 of 32
When you've got kids, there's never enough for all the expenses that just seem to come up out of nowhere. But it's possible to save big on food, diapers, toys, clothes, and vacations. Give this a shot for a month and see for yourself.Food~estimated savings: 40-50% over regular big chain grocery storesGoing to the closest, mos... More..