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Erin Wiedemer is the owner and operator of A Write Word Literary Services. Erin received her BA in English from Flagler College in 2002 as a member of Sigma Tau Delta, the English honors society. Since that time she has written and edited for national magazines

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Food & Drink > Cocktails Drink recipes: Singapore sling: 3 of 11
A Singapore Sling is a tropical taste of heaven. But its ingredients are up for debate. It seems like everyone has his or her own variation on this drink. So here is a basic recipe, and then I will discuss additions and substitutions. 1 ounce of gin the juice from 1/2 a lemon 1 teaspoon of grenadine 6 ounces of club soda 1/2... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Buyer's guide to dry cat foods: 2 of 7
The food that you buy for your cat is one of the most important choices that you will make as a pet-owner, because its nutritional value will directly affect the health of your feline. Just as you do for your own food, you have to check the ingredients list and nutritional information on the package. Here are some tips on ho... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails Drink recipes: Gimlet: 3 of 9
A classic gimlet has only two ingredients-gin and lime juice. Simple and delicious, this recipe really puts the spotlight on a quality gin. But what if you don't care for gin? What if vodka, or even tequila, is your favorite liquor? Well, then I have a gimlet recipe for you as well. First I will start with the most common re... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods A guide to French grill recipes: 1 of 3
French cuisine is known for its unparalleled use of butter, fresh, seasonal ingredients, and delicious sauces. This remains true for French grill recipes. Though conventional bar-b-que grills that American's are most familiar with are rare, the French make common use of cast iron grill pans, broiler pans, and outdoor/summer ... More..
Food & Drink > Wine A guide to French wine regions: 2 of 5
There are ten wine regions in France. These regions are some of the most popular destinations in France because each region produces its own individual and exemplary wines. The ten regions are: Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Cote du Rhone, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire Valley, Provence, Corsica, and the South West. Und... More..
Health & Fitness > Pilates & Yoga Yoga poses: Lotus pose: 4 of 9
The yogic "Lotus" pose (known in Sanskrit as "padmasana") is one of the most integral positions for building flexibility, good posture, proper breathing (pranayama), and meditation. It is known as the Lotus Pose because when it is attained, one resembles the open blossom of the lotus flower. Though this is a simple position ... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Where you can cut down on living expenses: 37 of 80
When financial times are lean, it is important to cut down on your living expenses. Often we don't realize how much money falls out of our pockets due to unmonitored monthly costs. The first step to cutting down on these expenses is to sit down and take a critical look at what you are actually spending on a monthly basis. Yo... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Authors Author evaluations: Kate Chopin: A positive influence for feminists?: 2 of 4
Kate Chopin's The Awakening is a novel, which focuses upon the expectations and rules that were imposed upon women in the nineteenth century Creole society of New Orleans. Women were expected to marry, have children, and support their husbands. They were expected to conduct themselves in a well-bred fashion and manage the ho... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature The subtle role of colors in The Color Purple, by Alice Walker: 1 of 2
Alice Walker's The Color Purple focuses upon the life experiences and injustices incurred upon a young, black woman named Celie. Celie is a submissive character who endured misery piled upon misery throughout most of her life. She fought to survive incestuous rape from her father, poverty, the loss of her two children, the l... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Poetry analysis: Social consciousness in the poetry of William Blake: 1 of 1
William Blake has gained notoriety as both a poet and an artist. In his widely praised work, Songs of Innocence and Experience, he exhibits his talent for both. The concepts of innocence and experience are two of Blake's most frequented themes. The title page for the first part of Songs of Innocence and Experience exhibits a... More..