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Writing became my passion early in life. At 13, I wrote a column for the Copper Country News, a local paper in New Mexico, and earned seven cents an inch.

I sold work to several national magazines, regional newspapers, and wrote for several newsletters.

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Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption How to find a good home for a pet: 1 of 17
Finding a Home for Your Pet We lived in the country. Our all-American mutt gave birth to some cute puppies whose father, a German Shorthair, visited weeks before the great event. Too soon, the time came to bid them a sad adieu.We advertised with signs and sat by the road, pups in a box. A man stopped and said he wanted one. W... More..
Food & Drink > Fast Food Burger King: The facts about the second-largest fast-food restaurant: 1 of 17
Have it your way-A Whopper of a TaleSome companies seem destined for greatness. When James McLamore and David Edgerton founded the Insta-Burger King in a suburb near Miami, Florida in 1954 they could not have known that it would grow to 11,200 stores in 65 countries, the second most popular burger palace in the world.The firs... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Going to the beach to find inner peace: 3 of 32
Of all of the pleasures of life on this earth, a day on the beach trumps them all, a sanctuary of peace and serenity. It entices me, pulls me near, and grants refuge from civilization. It lets the spirit soar, return refreshed and renewed, and ready to take on the world and all its myriad problems once again. The vast ... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Products How to make the most of a box of baking soda: 3 of 27
Good things often come in little boxes. Sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda, is a veritable treasure chest for the home. Non-toxic and environmentally friendly, it sits in most refrigerators to absorb odor and keep things fresh.Moms use it to remove crayon, ink, and pencil marks put on painted walls by budding a... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Writing inspirations gained from weather: 2 of 18
From singing in the rain to interviewing a survivor of an avalanche, weather creates plenty of drama to inspire any writer. Weather is the eternal theme of man battling the forces of nature, stories of survival, disasters, and triumph. Ancient legends of many civilizations describe the Biblical flood that destroyed all... More..
Arts & Humanities > US History (Other) The importance of Freemasons in US history: 1 of 9
Freemasonry is a worldwide fraternal organization that greatly influenced the direction and precepts of the foundations of America. It dates from perhaps the middle ages and reportedly is dedicated to the Brotherhood of Man. Although religious in nature, Freemasonry is not a religion but is fathered by a Supreme Being, God co... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News A look at Oprah's 2007 favorite things: 2 of 16
I found myself greatly disappointed by Oprah's list of favorite things. Each year she gives gifts to her audience and they look forward to getting some of them. Her favorite things smack of commercialism and ostentation and are usually beyond the reach of ordinary people with families and people who need to spend most of thei... More..
Food & Drink > Baking How to decorate Christmas cookies: 1 of 8
Decorating Christmas cookies with your children affords you a chance to shine with creativity and gives your children memories that last a lifetime. Make cookie decorating one of the holiday traditions akin to cutting the tree and adorning it.Gather a variety of candies such as cinnamon balls, non-pareils, silver and gold dra... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Ways to avoid giving in to road rage: 14 of 107
The road rage monster lives at the edge of our consciousness ready to strike at any time to cause accidents, bad feelings, and sometimes murder. Congested roads lead to frustration and anger. Drivers executing dangerous and unexpected maneuvers add to the feeling of helplessness and rage.These feelings, along with the assault... More..
Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People How to deal with a pushy salesman: 8 of 57
In these times of economic insecurity and "iffy" employment status, most salesmen are desperate to complete the sale. Their motto is "don't let up until the no becomes a yes."Therefore, you can't blame them for being pushy and doing whatever they think necessary to close the deal. You want to shop but don't want him to stalk ... More..