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:

Carpenter Ant Control

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

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.

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.

Want to contact me? Just clik on my "Contact This Writer" link.

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 > Cleaning Floors & Walls Best cleaning products for hardwood floors

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Many homeowners are choosing hardwood floors in their homes for a number of reasons. The rich texture and wood color variety adds to the beauty of any decor. Are you planning to live in your home a long time? Then hardwood durability and easy maintenance will appeal to your budget and busy schedule as well. When you choose the best cleaning products for your hardwood floors, they will add beauty and value to your home for many years. First determine whether or not your floors are natural wood or a laminate (acrylic impregnated) like the popular brand, Pergo. Each surface will have a differ...

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