: About Me

I teach so that I can afford to write. Now in that stage called "midlife," I'm considering ways to reinvent myself for the next couple of decades. When I tripped across Helium, I recognized it as a resource that I hope to keep as a part of my day-to-day life.

My passion is ...

My passions have always been ice cream and good books. Recently I've added creating healthy homes to that list. Yours could be next ...

My childhood ambition ...

My childhood ambition was to write novels. I wanted to transport other kids to new worlds as powerful as those I'd found in the books I loved.

Why I write ...

For years, writing defined me. Today it simply feeds my soul.

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

I just finished "Expecting Adam" by Martha Beck, an inspirational memoir well worth reading.

Home & Garden > Home Interior How to make a small bedroom look larger

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Small bedrooms can be made to appear larger with little effort. Some common-sense guidelines can help create both more actual space and the appearance of more space. Consider the following principles: avoid clutter, leave open floorspace, lighten the colors, and create an illusion with mirrors. Avoiding clutter goes beyond keeping clothing put away, dresser tops clear, and bedside tables neat. Dresser scarves and doilies, as nice as they looked in your grandmother's day, may be adding to the appearance of tight quarters. Be sure to consider furniture and floorspace. Does the room really ne...

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