I live in Missouri, with my husband, two children, and dust bunnies.

My passion is ...

Writing, helping others, and reading

I know too much about ...

useless infomation

My parents always told me ...

'You don't live in a barn.'

My childhood ambition ...

to write, or be a teacher.

My favorite memory ...

Birth of my children, my wedding day.

Why I write ...

Why not? :)

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Anne of Green Gables series, again.

My first job ...

'The Golden Dragon.' One of three employees, counting the two owners/operators.

My best moment ...

Getting published

My inspiration ...

My family, and the odd hours in the middle of the night when I can't sleep.

Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Top 10 simple ways to be green

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It's not easy going green, especially in today's fast paced, high need society. So how can we, as the average consumer, feel as if we are doing our part for the planet, with out much effort or cost?

There are some easy one time steps which save the planet, and your money when it comes to water conservation. Find a clean, empty bottle (like a plastic soda bottle), fill it about half-way up with rocks, screwing the lid on very tightly so that it won't come off, place it into the water tank of your toilet. No one will see it, or probably even notice, but this allows you to use less water ...

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