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Michelle L. Devon is a four-book, multiple print and online published author, freelance writer and editor, award-winning poet and a professional dreamer...

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Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles How to be vulnerable: 10 of 63
Past relationships play a crucial role in how a person enters future relationships. While it's hardly fair to new partners, we carry baggage from past relationships. Those experiences shape our ability to trust, love and be vulnerable to others. My first relationship, at the tender age of 15, was devastatingly abusive, and e... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing Reasons for forgiveness: 5 of 31
Forgiveness-The Gift You Give Yourself Many people seem to have a misunderstanding about what it really means to forgive someone for a wrong done to them. This article will explore a little bit about what forgiveness is and the reasons why forgiveness is important. The first thing I want to point out is what is, to me, the m... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Care How to care for long hair: 3 of 18
For some, growing long, thick, luxurious hair is natural and easy. Others have to work at it to get those locks to grow long and thick. Either way, easy or hard, growing and maintaining long hair takes a bit more patience and attention than shorter styles to keep the hair healthy. Let's look at a few ideas for caring for and... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Tea tree essential oil and its uses: 2 of 12
The melaleuca alternifolia plant is from the myrtle plant and tree family, and these plants are known for their topical anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. This plant, more commonly called the Tea Tree plant, is used by aboriginal tribes to chew on the leaves to help alleviate headaches and to pack food in the leaves ... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) The world's richest people: 2 of 12
The old saying, "The rich get richer..." isn't always true in an economic downslide that is a recession and depression in our times. This year, Forbes announces it's well-known "Rich List", called Forbes World's Billionaires List 2009. Comparing my copy of last year's list to this year's list, it's clear that the rich aren't... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Firsts: 1 of 6
The First Time He Saw Me Cry Once I thought tears were weakness. Once I thought I should be ashamed of not being strong enough to control my tears. So I hid them, from everyone, and never let anyone see me cry. I had learned early on as a child that tears only made daddy angrier, made him not listen, and sometimes made him h... More..
Style & Beauty > Face Care What to do for oily skin: 1 of 6
Oily skin can cause several skin problems, including blackheads, shiny skin, makeup that won't stay on the face, and of course, acne. While there are other causes, oily skin is the most likely causes of these conditions. Unfortunately, just washing the face regularly isn't going to prevent oily skin much, and over-washing th... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Risks Ear wax treatment and removal: 2 of 11
Alternative Ear Wax Removal Home Remedies Particularly during the spring months, when it's warm enough for ear wax to flow, but cool enough it gets congealed in your ear, knowing how to safely remove ear wax is important. It's not the most pleasant topics to talk about, but removing ear wax can help you hear better, and help... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Spend wisely to save money: 5 of 27
Saving money today is super easy, if you know the tricks. These thrifty tips will help you save money, make money, and stretch your family's budget, leaving more money for the fun stuff. These are just a few things I've learned over the years, have done myself, and most of them I learned from my mother! Save Money on Persona... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Getting over writer's block: 26 of 137
Are you a writer? Maybe you're not a writer, but part of your job requires you to write... something, anything, web copy, correspondence, emails, newsletters... maybe you are not a writer but use article writing as a marketing and promotional tool... any way it goes, if you write anything as part of your job, the time may co... More..