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I have been a freelance writer for over 20 years. I've been published in hundreds of trade and consumer magazines as well as local and regional newspapers.

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Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging An introduction to blogging: 1 of 20
Blogging is journal writing that will be posted to the Internet where millions of people can read and react to what you have written.You can blog about anything you find of interest. You can write about your work life - your personal life - your hobbies - your reading - your writing - anything is fair game for blogging.It is ... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends The basics of Internet surfing for beginners: 4 of 22
Get ready to view the world through your computer monitor. Learning to surf the net will change the way you live, work, shop, keep in touch with friends and family and you will soon be able to view the world through your computer's monitor. Surfing the net is the same as surfing the Web or visiting Web sites. There are some t... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Are virtual relationships taking precedence over real life relationships?: 8 of 39
Virtual relationships are the new realityWhen I stop to think about how often I am on-line 'communicating' or 'relationship building', it is overwhelming. Let's take just a brief look:I use e-mail, blogs, on-line learning, chat rooms, on-line shopping for almost everything, on-line banking and I use all of this to communicate... More..
Computers & Technology > Software (Other) Fast track to becoming computer-savvy: 2 of 9
You want to become computer-savvy, fast...take a classFor a new computer user to become proficient in the shortest amount of time, their one and only option is to take a beginner's computer instructor-led, face-to-face class.New users should avoid asking family and friends to help them learn. They should stay away from taking... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Search Issues Search engines: Viable alternatives to Google: 8 of 35
Search Engines: Viable alternatives or additions to GoogleInstead of trying to find alternatives to Google, how about adding to your repertoire of search engines? It is impossible for any one search engine to provide all of the search options that everyone needs. Plus, technology and the net change at the speed of light so wh... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) More stress than sincerity: Should we reconsider the way we celebrate holidays: 10 of 38
Celebrate! Celebrate! Dance to the Music!"I love the holidays. I love all of the sounds, all of the crowds, all of the decorating, the gift buying, the visiting, I love it all!" That is a direct quote from a fellow board member from a a meeting I attended in mid-September.The statement silenced everyone at the meeting for a f... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Networking basics for new small business owners: 5 of 16
Running a small business requires a person with stamina, perseverance, tenacity - and someone who wants to spend all of their time working - working - working.Small business owners are risk takers and are people who like the thrills of using their business skills. These same persons reap many, many rewards for all of their ri... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing for Success Freelance writers: How to get organized: 4 of 12
Top Ten Tips for Freelancers to Get Organized and Stay That WayI am not typically a hoarder. My standard rule is that if I haven't had to access or use it in over year, it gets thrown out. The only exceptions include keeping all financial and tax records and my research and writings.I have boxes of research and old articles s... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Does technology impoverish the mind?: 19 of 53
Technology impoverishing our minds? Where do we get these ideas? I am astonished that people still believe that calculators destroy our children's ability to do math. Math skills have diminished over the years because the parents have demanded that schools and teachers, instead of making our children work harder and possibly ... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Home business ideas for moms: 13 of 33
There is a great consumer magazine available at most bookstores and in your grocery isle called Entrepreneur. The magazine is directed at those in business for themselves including big business, small business and home business.They have many regular features the publish monthly and yearly - including the hot list of startup ... More..