Articles written by Penny S. Vincent

What is Helium

About me - Penny S. Vincent

Hello!

My name is Penny. I hope my readers will find great pleasure in reading the few articles I have posted so far. Unfortunately, due to a very busy family life, my professional writing career tends to get put on a backburner at times. I am hoping to remedy

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Witnessing the paranormal: 1 of 39
Have you ever had the opportunity of living in a "haunted" house? I mean a house that is occupied by spirits or ghosts. Perhaps it was just a house or place where other strange things frequently occurred. I have lived in four such houses during my lifetime. Since I was under four years of age when living in the first house, I... More..
Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games Is Dungeons and Dragons really satanic?: 2 of 75
Many people may think that Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) is satanic. This usually stems from a lack of true understanding as to the psychological benefits of role-playing games. While it is true that a person may become too addicted to the game, and lose sight of reality, it is usually not due to playing the game itself. It ... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Going to the beach to find inner peace: 1 of 32

It is so strange how different beaches can be the same yet offer such different experiences. Even more amazing is how the same beach can make people experience different emotions each time they're there. Whether it is a beach on the ocean, a sea, a lake, a river, or a creek, a day at the beach can bring much needed inner peac... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Do amnesties transform illegals into patriotic Americans: 1 of 18
Do amnesties transform illegal into being patriotic Americans? Does it take having legal status as an American citizen or permanent resident to induce patriotism? These are good questions, which many people are now pondering, as the United States confronts the fact that there are over five million illegal aliens in the United... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace Why countries go to war: 4 of 69
War or Peace, Which do countries choose, and why? Approximately 194 countries exist in the world today. This does not include all the territories or colonies that are governed by these countries. All but a few of these countries are members of the United Nations. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's World PopClock Projection... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Why gift cards are great gifts: 1 of 11
Ten Reasons for giving gift cards rather than other gifts Many reasons exist for buying gifts, such as for saying thank you, letting a person know he or she is loved, or showing an individual that he or she has been thought of on some special occasion. Whether giving a gift to a loved one, a friend, or a co-worker, a gift car... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Halloween costumes: 4 of 43
Halloween has always been a favorite holiday for many members of my family. I don't know why Halloween feels so special to us. Maybe it's because we get the chance to dress up and pretend we are someone else, without anyone thinking we're crazy for doing it. Perhaps it is getting to see all the excitement in the children's fa... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Is it better to live in the city or the country?: 12 of 115

The pros and cons of country and city living: Which is better to live in? Many people argue about which is the better choice, living in the city or living in the country. Those who enjoy living in the city will ridicule those who enjoy the rural lifestyle, and vice versa. Having lived in both, major cities and very rural area... More..
Jobs & Careers > Employers Do people work more if they are paid more?: 6 of 57
How to increase employee productivity It is a popular opinion that if a person is paid more then he or she will work harder. However, many employers' experiences have proven otherwise. Unfortunately, higher pay and more benefits do not guarantee better work performances. However, there are some ways an employer can increase t... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections on real life heroes: 18 of 169
Real life heroes come in many shapes and forms. They come from all walks of life. A hero isn't just a person who bravely dares to face danger in order to save someone else's life. A hero is a person who keeps on going through life, despite all the pain, tribulations, and negative experiences, struggling to survive just one mo... More..