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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

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Entertainment > Movie Genres Good chick flicks: 3 of 40

The Ten Best Chick Flicks (in order of greatness) are as follows: 1. The Love Letter (1999) starring Kate Capshaw, Ellen Degeneres & hunky Tom Selleck. I love everything about this movie, from its idyllic setting in fictitious Loblolly by The Sea (it was filmed in Rockport Massachusettes) to the surprising twist at the end. ...
Celebrations & Holidays > Thanksgiving Ideas for Thanksgiving table decorations: 1 of 6

For a luxurious looking Thanksgiving centerpiece (but without the luxurious price tag) try making a running floral arrangement that goes the length of your table. This centerpiece is also a great because unlike tall vases, all the dinner guests can easily see over it. You will need the following supplies: -Flowers- I recomme...
Home & Garden > Home Interior Inexpensive holiday decorating tips: 2 of 11

By shopping in the clearance section of stores and using your imagination, you can create elegant and tasteful table-scapes and centerpieces for holiday gatherings. Here are some useful tips: 1. If you have a chance, just after the holiday season, pick up decorations like fake greenery, table linens, even dish sets for use t...
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas The history of Christmas: 7 of 20

Some holiday skeptics like to point out that December 25th is not really Jesus Christ's birthday. These scrooges like to point out that we may not even know the actual birthday of the Christian savior. But the history of Christmas is far more complex than that of Jesus' birthday. Christmas represents peace on earth, goodwill...
Business > Small & Home Business Benefits of buying used restaurant equipment: 1 of 2

Used or New When thinking about starting your own restaurant I recommend you consider used restaurant furniture and equipment. Restaurants come and go with such regularity, that it is not hard to find "gently used" equipment. Three years of hard service in a restaurant kitchen is more than "gently used" but it is still worth...
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette How to eat lobster: 1 of 2

Growing up in Maine, one of the greatest pleasures of summer is boiling up a big pot of live lobsters at a family picnic. Nothing taste so good as sweet lobster meat drowned in melted butter, followed by corn on the cob. Despite living in the state best known for its lobster, most Mainers only eat the delicacy once or twice ...
Arts & Humanities > Asia, Africa & Mideast History Hagia Sophia: 1 of 1

One of the most famous buildings in the world is the magnificent church, Hagia Sophia. It is a reminder of the lost Byzantine Empire, which once ruled much of Eastern Europe. Located in modern day Istanbul, Turkey, the original Hagia Sophia was a small wooden structure, built as one of many churches by the Emperor Constantin...
Home & Garden > Home Interior How to avoid clutter in your house: 15 of 26

If you are in desperate need of "decluttering" (one of my favorite things!) then start with one room and DO NOT work on any other rooms until you are finished with the first one. I managed to declutter my whole house with this technique by cleaning every saturday during late March and Early April. That is mud-season in New E...
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Guidelines for beginning caterers: The wedding (and other big events): 2 of 3

Guidelines for Beginning Caterers I wish I had had a checklist when I catered my first few weddings. Luckily my early weddings were at our restaurant, so if something was missing we only had to run downstairs to the kitchen or prep room to get it. If you are just starting out as a mainly off-premise caterer (in other words y...
Business > Entrepreneurship Choosing a location for a new restaurant: 2 of 3

One of the first things you need to do before embarking on the harrowing journey of becoming a restaurateur is to evaluate the proposed location of your new establishment. I am partial to old buildings for restaurants. The older, the better. Both of my restaurants are in historic buildings; One is an old shoe factory that ha...