After retiring from a career as an Executive Administrative Assistant, I found my true calling through writing. Even though my heart was never in the business world, the skills I learned there continue to aid me as I venture into freelance writing.

Because of my work here on Helium, I've been a contributing writer for a magazine, had articles purchased in Helium's Marketplace and am pursuing other freelance writing opportunities. You can find me in the Home and Garden Channel where I'm the Cleaning sub channel steward.

Most recently, I have sold articles on a variety of different topics.

Tapestry-Wall to Wall Decor

Does Homeowners' Insurance Protect Your Kid at College?

Pet Air Travel Tips

Speech Therapy for Children

Remodeling Projects That Will Increase the Value of Your Home

Helium has provided a comfortable forum where I can express my ideas, share a little life wisdom, or even vent annoyance over a ridiculous daily headline. Like most people, I usually have an opinion and do follow current events with the same critical eye that makes America, well, America.

Creating is the passion all writers thrive upon, but I also enjoy researching a topic that interests me. Being factual and informative is important, but just as important is emotionally engaging my readers. When I have firsthand knowledge, like a first person story from my life, writing with a sense of humor makes the process just that much more fun.

I live in Las Vegas with my husband and our two Ragdoll breed cats. Lucky for us we are not gamblers. There are too many other things to do that keep us busy.

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My passion is ...

Reading and writing

I know too much about ...

The potty habits of my cats

My parents always told me ...

My Mom focused more on the importance of clean underwear.

My childhood ambition ...

What else, to be a movie star!

My favorite memory ...

A self-driving vacation with my husband around the southwest coast of Ireland.

Why I write ...

In addition to giving me immense pleasure, I also enjoy researching and learning about new subjects.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

I read an ecclectic mix of genres. Musically, I'm mostly a Pop kind of gal. On TV, the very few shows that boast good writing. However, I will admit to being a "Survivor" junkie. (This show is like watching a train wreck. You know it is going to be a horrible mess, but for whatever reason, you cannot take your eyes off the screen.)

My first job ...

In a greenhouse, where at age 16, I wrapped foil paper around tiny paintbrush plants for Easter. (I believe this job launched my inner green thumb.)

My best moment ...

Most recently, feeling like a real writer by selling my work.

My inspiration ...

Many things, but to name a few: Laughter, kindness, curiosity, integrity, truth, Mother Nature and all her residents, friendship, and waking up each day believing that I will find a way to live my "best life."

Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Saltwater swimming pools: A pool system worth its salt

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As more people are educated to the benefits of green living, the advantages of owning a salt water swimming pool are gaining in popularity. But are salt water pools really chlorine free?

Salt water swimming pools use chlorine indirectly as a generator. The chlorine generator breaks down the salt and creates chlorine from the pool salt rather than putting it directly into the water in the form of chlorine tablets. The salt is further broken down in a saltwater swimming pool through a process called electrolysis that's healthier for swimmers.

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