: About Me

I am a burgeoning freelance writer who lives in the foothills of Western Maine with my husband and four children. I hold a bachelors degree in history, and have taught high school social studies. I now stay home with my youngest child. My husband and I have worked in the restaurant business for over a decade. We have owned four restaurants, some successes, some not, some still waiting. I write about restaurants, history, decorating, education, parenting and pluck away at my novel.

I also a freelance writer for Suite101.com for Western European History. Come check out some of my articles!

My passion is ...

History

I know too much about ...

Scottish History, Laura Ingalls Wilder

My childhood ambition ...

Writer-

My favorite memory ...

Christmas

Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Christmas folklore and traditions

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The History of Saint Nicholas The Original Santa Clause Saint Nicholas was born in Asia Minor, during the Fourth Century. At age X he was made Bishop of Myra. There are many legends relating to Saint Nicholas, who is the patron saint of sailors, unmarried maidens, merchants, thieves and children. Miracles Many miracles are attributed to Saint Nicholas. In one legend, his province was starving from a famine. Saint Nicholas convinced the captain of an imperial ship carrying grain to Alexandria, to give some of the grain to his people. The captain reluctantly agreed. With the small amount of ...

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