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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

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Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss What's the best sugar substitute?: 3 of 20
Dieters are bombarded with a variety of food product claims boasting sugar substitutes as ingredients. They squint to read the label while scratching their heads in bewilderment. What do the ingredients saccharin, aspartame, and sucralose really mean? Serious dieters, in search of the best sugar substitute, have a decision to... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Christmas gifts for the man who has everything: 6 of 37
It's a week before Christmas and you're stuck again. Everyone seems to have at least one man in their life who seems to have everything. He's the first to buy the latest gadgets and technological toys, he's fussy about the clothing that he buys, and he's got enough money to buy what he wants when he wants it. Last year you ga... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Questions: 22 of 132
POETRY: What Would Happen?The night was dark, so quiet and tranquil, when the shot rang out. I ran to the window knowing that the sound had come from the street below. A body lay there, so still, a puddle of blood forming beside his head, His wallet, for which he no longer had any need, was carelessly thrown beside him. I hea... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Tips for adopting a second cat: 3 of 18
Adopting, and then introducing, a second cat into your home requires more than a big heart. Just as important will be your ability to evaluate your resident cat's personality, execute a careful plan for the transition, and then load up an extra litter box with a bag full of "patience" to help guarantee your success.When I dec... More..
Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: Lentil soup with cumin: 3 of 18
Lentil soup is an eastern Mediterranean classic, varying in its spiciness according to the region. The benefits of this healthy legume have grown in popularity in America, and for a good reason. Unlike other legumes, lentils do not need to be soaked prior to cooking.My first recipe keeps with the traditions of the Mediterrane... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity A baby boomer's guide to health and longevity: 1 of 6
The baby boomer generation has been setting trends for a long time. Any group that boasts numbers like 77 million forces American markets to pay attention to them. They want more than just adding a few years to their life. They want it all - quality of life and longevity. Many baby boomers are already on the good health ba... More..
Home & Garden > Landscaping Ways to landscape for songbirds: 1 of 6
Waking up in the morning is not quite so bad if you hear the jubilant voice of a goldfinch or the cheerful song of the common robin instead of your alarm clock buzzer. Songbirds are a desirable resident in landscapes not only because of the songs they sing, or because of their beautiful and vibrant colors, but also because... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat?: 26 of 150
As the great "Garfield", in his American comic strip by Jim Davis once said, "Cats are poetry in motion. Dogs are gibberish in neutral." They are opposites in so many ways and often the people who prefer one of the other take a polarized stand for their personal favorite.The two Ragdoll breed cats that I own would consider me... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues The debate around zoos and captive animals: 4 of 23
Is there anyone who does not remember their childhood visits to a zoo? Mine remain clear memories, but not all of them are good. The excitement of seeing real animals instead of just pictures in my books is a fond memory. Yet, even as a child I remember seeing so many of the animals that looked bored, listless, and that conve... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips Tips for regaining control of your sugar tooth: 3 of 17
It is always so easy to blame our moms for our problems, right? Still, my mom, her mom, and probably my great grandma all bear a little of the blame for my sugar tooth. Eating ice cream, and dessert in general, was almost a religious experience in their family. Dessert accompanied every meal, even if it just meant a bowl o... More..