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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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Arts & Humanities > American Literature Symbolism in Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried: 4 of 6
Tim O'Brien's "The Things They Carried" is a horror tale of war. It follows the trail of Alpha Company led by Lt. Jimmy Cross. Throughout the story, what the men carried is chronicled in explicit detail. What they "humped" is vital to the story because it illustrates how the soldiers of Vietnam survived the atrocities and nig... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Symbols in Kate Chopin's 'Awakening': 2 of 3
Two of Kate Chopin's strongest female characters are Edna Pontellier from the novel The Awakening and Calixta from the short story "The Storm." The Awakening focuses largely upon the expectations and rules that were imposed upon women in the nineteenth-century. Women were expected to marry, to have children, and to support th... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies Natural remedies for springtime allergies: 16 of 23
Allergies have always tortured me. I get asthma attacks, itchy and watery eyes, swollen sinuses, and almost instant sinus infections every time the weather changes, I encounter dust, or I pet my cat. Instead of getting better as I get older, I have become more and more susceptible to these allergies. I tried everything I coul... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails Drink recipes: Appletini or apple martini: 7 of 10
Apple martinis or "appletinis" are a great drink choice for those who like a sweet, smooth, yet potent drink. The basic ingredients of an appletini are vodka, apple schnapps, and apple juice. Though the proportions can vary according to taste, I prefer less schnapps and juice than vodka. My basic recipe is: two jiggers of pre... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails Drink recipes: Whiskey sour: 7 of 10
The point of a good Whiskey Sour is to elevate the flavor of a good whiskey. With this in mind, here are four Whiskey Sour recipes that differ slightly based on the kind of whiskey used. Choose your recipe based on whether you prefer a blended, bourbon, Jack Daniels, or Canadian whiskey.BLENDED WHISKEY SOUR2 ounces of blended... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails Drink recipes: Flaming Dr. Pepper: 7 of 10
Flaming Dr. Pepper's are as dramatic and entrancing as they are delicious. If you are a fan of Dr. Pepper soda and you enjoy pyrotechics, then the Flaming Dr. Pepper is the drink for you. They are extremely delicious, and setting a drink on fire is always a party crowd pleaser. Though I have seen several different variations ... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods A guide to French cheese regions: 5 of 7
There are three main variations of French cheeses: cow's milk cheeses, goat's milk cheeses, and ewe's milk cheeses. These three kinds of cheese are cultivated in different parts of France. The cow's milk cheeses are generally crafted in in the North, East, and Mideast regions of France. The goat cheeses are produced mainly in... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy Alternative fuel sources: 29 of 38
With the costs and limitations of fossil fuels on the rise, alternative fuel sources such as hydrogen, electricity, solar, ethanol, and bio-diesel are becoming an important area of research and development. Hydrogen is an expensive and potentially dangerous substance than many consumers and vehicle manufacturers are hesitant ... More..
Health & Fitness > Pilates & Yoga Yoga poses: Staff pose: 4 of 5
The yogic Staff Pose (Dandasana in the original Sanskrit) is a perfect beginner's pose because it is a starting position for many of other yoga positions that are held on the floor. The Staff pose appears deceptively easy, but if you hold it correctly, it will always offer a challenge.To begin, sit on the floor with your legs... More..
Entertainment > TV Networks & Industry TV network reviews: Animal Planet: 17 of 19
The Animal Planet Network is a unique television network. It is all animal programming, all of the time. Everything from pet-training, to animal cops, to safari documentaries, and much more airs on this network 24 hours a day. This may not be ground-breaking television, or even compelling drama (though it does reach these hei... More..