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I have been writing for about 18 years. I began writing children's stories and poetry. My first children's story was published in "Tyro", in Canada; another was published in "Hob-Nob". I have a number of poems that have been published since the mid 80's.

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Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Schools should ban animal dissection: 3 of 26
Having worn the label of "Animal Rights Person" for most of my life, the issue of animal dissection in schools is definitely a concern of mine. I believe it to be morally and ethically wrong to force a child to dissect any animal especially against their will. Having attended two schools at which it was a requirement rather ... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to save money at a farmers' market: 1 of 8
If you like to shop at your local Farmers' Market, chances are that you are getting a lot better quality of produce than you could get at your local store. Many farmers have gone organic and don't use chemicals and pesticides so your food will be a lot safer to eat. If you scan through the booths carefully, you'd be surprise... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies The health benefits of fennel seed: 1 of 8
You may wonder why the use of Fennel Seed is growing in popularity. Many people are using it to lose weight. While it is a natural appetite-suppressant, it also has many other health benefits. A natural diuretic it can relieve bloat and aid in the reduction of water retention. A native herb to the Mediterranean, it has a lig... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: War: 73 of 544
Middle Ground Everything is middle ground There is no good without bad, War without peace, Hate without love or joy without sorrow. Compromise moves the world, Helps us to grow, Allows for harmony and Preserves happiness. "Granny's Clampett's" old, "Yer either fer or agin me", attitude never brought the world peace. Middle g... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should public schools offer courses in the Bible?: 12 of 87
I attended a public high school and had bible courses. They were taught by a wonderful lady who loved kids and had lived in Israel for a number of years. She'd had access to many original manuscripts where she and her husband had taught there and I learned more about the bible as history and literature from her than in all o... More..
Health & Fitness > Alzheimer's and Dementia Alzheimer's disease: 5 of 36
With Alzheimer's Disease escalating to more than 16 million victims in America alone; the search for a cure seems to have done more harm to many patients than good. Companies are often too quick to put a drug on the market without considering the consequences of its side effects. Often we find out too late that drugs are doi... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning The dangers of processed foods: 2 of 14
With so many more diseases and varieties of disease than ever in the history of humanity, one has to wonder about whether or not what we are putting into our bodies is actually helping or hurting us. When you begin to research the many different types of food processes that are out there, you begin to see a pattern in our wa... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Health (Other) How to use a neti pot: 1 of 7
Do you suffer from Chronic Sinusitis, allergies; post nasal drip, nasal congestion? Dread having the surgery to relieve the horrible sinus pressure? Worried about the side effects of surgery or sinus medications? Well, the good news is that there is a way to alleviate much of that congestion, naturally and without surgery. W... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) Congestion pricing: Is it the solution to our traffic problems?: 1 of 7
I don't believe that congestion pricing is the answer. Many people are already financially strapped in this country and barely making it from paycheck to paycheck, as it is. With more employers outsourcing jobs, there is a greater unemployment rate. Hardly any employer gives raises anymore and those that do give such small r... More..
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Grilled corn on the cob: 1 of 7
Great Grill-Roasted Corn and Potatoes Summertime grilling is always so much fun and you can easily deviate from the usual steak and burgers or add these luscious veggies to them on the grill for a delicious meal. Ingredients: 6 Large Cobs of Corn, shucked 6 large baking potatoes Olive Oil or butter Foil wrap or "Reynolds Hot... More..