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About me - Kimberley Linstruth-Beckom

I started writing at the ripe old age of 9. "My Favorite Color Is Pink" was my first poem published in a 1982 local paper.

Since then, I have published five books, two on the debilitating syndrome known as fibromyalgia, two on poetry, and one book of humor

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Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology Cats and their sense of territory: 6 of 8
This topic reminds me of a time I had to introduce two cats to my new little bundle of joy, my daughter. I have had Diamond, a stray, for about 10 years now and he was my main man as a lone single gal for about three years before my daughter entered his life. John, a persian from a pet store, was my Mom's cat that I had come... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Top 10 simple ways to be green: 94 of 116
Most people nowadays have heard of the term "going green", but what exactly can one do for the environment in their own little world? Being green should be simple because the term means to conserve and reuse, not just being kind, to the environment. There are easy ways to conserve in your home that require little effort, and... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Fish: As pets for children: 14 of 16
When parents think of small children and pets, a fish is usually the fit that the parent goes for. Pets are great for children because they help teach them responsibility, how to care for a living thing if they don't have siblings, how to relax with the pet, how and when to feed the pet, and how to love the pet. Parents have... More..
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Are children books providing them with enough advice?: 9 of 10
I have a six year- old that I am reading to today and I find myself longing for the old favorites of Grover in a museum trying to find the biggest and greatest thing, and yet, I happen to like some new favorites, like the Berenstain Bears family dealing with strangers. I like each of these books for very different reasons. G... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods The benefits of giving children choices rather than commands: 34 of 37
When you are a parent, you are faced with the day to day decision of when to allow your child some freedom in making a choice, and when to make the decision for them. Every parent would probably agree with me that there are times when this is feasible and there are times when this is not. The age of the child, what the decis... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Best ways to reduce stress: 24 of 26
Stress is something that we as human beings all have to deal with in life. Some stress in life can be good to get us motivated into completing tasks or meeting our deadlines. However, it can also cause us physical, mental, or even emotional tension in our day to day lives, and may sometimes paralyze us to the point that our ... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to save money by recycling: 15 of 16
Recycling has been a buzz word since the 80's due to a huge concern of hazardous waste disposal. In 1987 The National Council for Voluntary Organizations started a project call Waste Watch which supported the reduction of waste by reusing and recycling. Since then, this organization has become an independent national charity... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: God's love: 52 of 53
The Olive Branch There were a few peaking out, They were mostly yellow And orange from what I Could see between the puffs Of gray and white. The beams of orange Went on a search While the puffs became misty eyed. They both touched and formed A rainbow of blue, purple, Red and yellow. I grabbed a loose branch of leaves So the... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends The growing appeal of instant messaging for all ages: 26 of 26
Instant messaging is a wonderful tool to use when you need to get something across to someone quickly. It's also great for short messages when you don't have time to talk to a person on the phone. Another appeal is being able to say things that won't come across as a lie. This is especially important for those that have a bo... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Magazine reviews: Better Homes and Gardens: 4 of 4
Edwin Meredith, who happened to be the US Secretary of Agriculture during the term of Woodrow Wilson, founded the "Better Homes and Gardens" magazine in 1922. It is a wonderful magazine that has everything from recipes, to how to cut your grocery budget as well as arts, crafts, and gardening tips. This is most definitely the... More..