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I've been freelancing for over 50 years. I have been published in a psychology journal, a national home magazine, and a poetry anthology, among others. My first rhymed verse was published in the school paper when I was in the third grade, and I have been

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Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds What should the Obama family look for in a new pet dog?: 1 of 24
Since Obama's older daughter, Malia, 10, is known to be allergic to dogs, the Obama family needs a hypoallergenic, child-friendly breed. Being in the White House with lots of visitors and commotion, the dog should be easy-going and friendly with strangers, unlike Barney the WH terrier that recently bit a reporter. Hypoallerg... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Tips for finding a lost dog: 1 of 20
A Time Line of ACTION for Finding a Lost Dog 1st: Don't panic or waste time! As soon as you realize your dog is missing from the house or yard, start searching. Ask everyone you see in the area to look for him and call him by name. ("Here, doggy," doesn't work for strangers.) Take business cards or sticky notes with your pho... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Clothing Laundry tips and tricks: 1 of 20
Use a quality washer and dryer; use the right detergent and other cleaners; create an efficient laundry-day pattern. Begin with the best washer and dryer you can afford. Washing clothes is a necessary household duty, and using old machines without energy efficient features puts you at a disadvantage from the start. For washi... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) Snacks with less than 100 calories: 1 of 20
Health conscious? Counting calories? By eating a couple of wholesome, 100-calorie snacks in-between three daily nutritious meals, you will be less likely to overeat at mealtime. Surround yourself with healthful fresh fruits, raw vegetables, soups, and cereals and you can avoid sabotaging your diet. Spices often have no calor... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Saving: How to make saving money a lifestyle: 1 of 19
To become a "saver" rather than a "spender" requires motivation, discipline, and practicing good savings habits. The lifestyle of smart savers includes (1) Planned savings and cutting costs (2) Paying off debts, and putting that "borrowed" money into savings instead (3) Not spending to begin with - as in deciding the item is... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Should you let your teenager smoke at home?: 1 of 18
Smoking used to be "cool." Everyone smoked. Television ads, magazine ads, billboards blitzed peoples' minds with the idea that smoking was OK. Today, we are much more enlightened, and we know the dangers of smoking. Cigarettes contain over 400 known carcinogens. Many addicted smokers are now paying big bucks to break their a... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards Saving on credit card debt: 2 of 35
Credit card companies do not want you to understand the complexities of compound interest or penalties on past due amounts, etc. They will gladly raise your credit limit. They thrive on your over-due, over-extended debts. Many credit card users owe thousands in debt and are getting further behind every month. If this is you,... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How to find a lost cat or dog: 1 of 17
Don't waste time with classifieds! Get a couple people to work in an organized way simultaneously. 1) First 2 hours: get family and friends to search around town and up to a 2 mile radius while someone else is making phone contacts. Immediately call your local animal shelters and rescues, humane societies, vets, and police. ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing at Helium (Other) Commentary: Feeling the spirit of Helium - A personal perspective: 1 of 17
Feeling the Spirit of Helium: A personal perspective. This "journey" requires some soul searching and self-disclosure. "Spirit" implies "character." Helium's members have formed a strong sense of Community. Writers use their ability to focus their thoughts into written forms - like painters use paint and sculptors use clay. ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Who should rate Helium debate articles:Those who agree or disagree?: 1 of 17
Helium's exclusive rating system assigns us stars for doing "quality rates." We must go along with the "majority" in a system backed by algorithms to earn rating stars. If I am "forced" to rate articles I do not, in my gut, believe in, I am probably going to "skip" a lot of ratings. I don't want to feel like I am back in sch... More..