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I'm a freelance writer in Florida, interested in natural health, homeopathic medicine for pets and people, money issues, nature, animals, the environment and good food.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Time: 15 of 759
Each tick of the clockI sit counting time and it just passes by.I watch angrily as it seems to fly.Not wanting to dread each move of the hand,It goes faster and faster, the more I command.If I were choosing my path and taking a stance,I think time would have more relevance,To be free to feel, want and explore,I'd cherish the ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values How to be happy in everyday life: 6 of 150
5 Rules for a Happy LifeNo matter where you are right now, if you really want to be happy, you can be. It may take some practice and it may take a while to grasp the concept, but happiness is yours for the taking. If you want to stay miserable, that's your choice too. No one else can make you happy or sad.So where do you star... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs My true garden story: 12 of 298
When my husband and I bought our first home in 2002, we knew we had a landscaping challenge on our hands.The 1950s ranch-style home in Orlando, Florida, sat on a large corner lot and was surrounded by four big laurel oaks that lined the front and east side of the property. A tall magnolia was just a few feet from our front do... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Halloween tales: 2 of 32
Night VisionsThe big orange moon hangs low in the blackened sky. Misty silver-gray clouds slowly creep over its brightness. I can almost envision the dark silhouette of a witch gliding on her broom across the illuminated ball.It is the night of witches, ghosts and goblins as well as a few Powerpuff girls. As the last of the t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Enjoying life for what it offers: 1 of 13
Our world has become so fast-paced and complicated that it can be easy to lose sight of what really matters in life. Instead of concentrating on the miseries we are bombarded with day and night on the TV, Internet and radio, maybe it is time we got more focused on what makes us happy and what really makes life worth living.An... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: When someone you love commits suicide: 2 of 25
On Suicide WatchI cradled the phone close to my face and leaned against the wall to support my weakening knees. The sounds of my sister's voice came through the receiver with sharp, biting clarity."Mom's dead," she said. And those are the only words I heard that day.I guess I always knew it would happen. She had been unhappy ... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How to choose a pet: 2 of 24
I don't feel like I chose my cat, Kiley, as much as she picked me. It seemed like destiny that our paths crossed, and looking back, I'm sure it was. I'd always loved animals as a child and though my best buddy for many years was my dog, Bandit, there were always a few cats hanging around the farm.While in college and later as... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Tips for decorating a studio apartment: 1 of 9
You don't have to be intimated by small living spaces. While studio apartments can be a challenge when it comes to decorating, with a few tips and tricks you can turn your small quarters into a cozy and comfortable home sweet home.Whether your living space is a 375-square-foot pad in Manhattan, an 800-square-foot loft in San ... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Remodeling projects that will increase the value of your home: 3 of 26
When it comes to increasing the value of a home, the best return on investment comes from spending your remodeling dollars on the kitchen first and the bathroom second, says Steve Garrison, designer for Lamar Design in Winter Park, Florida. According to Remodeling Magazine, statistics show that a kitchen remodel, even a minor... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips The benefits of a raw food diet: 2 of 17
Woman was not born with a frying pan in her hands. And most indications of early man reveal a society of hunters and gatherers who ate food primarily in its natural state. In other words, raw.In this age of high-tech cooking appliances, we are addicted to our gas grills, convection ovens, fryers, broilers, toasters and roaste... More..