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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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Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Is the Helium rating system really fair: 2 of 33
Helium has a unique rating system that boosts rater-evaluated articles - that have met the groups' consensus - into public view. The democratic, proprietary system is the best and fairest that Helium has been able to devise since its beginnings in October 2006. The system is based on fairness, neutrality and mathematical alg... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Life support: Should the wishes of the family take precedence over the patient's right to relieve his own suffering?: 7 of 112
Most of us (89% according to this poll) want to make the end-of-life decision for ourselves. Ultimately, the right to die with dignity - without horrible, chronic pain or personal degradation - should come down to the individual. In a life-and-death scenario, after a near-fatal accident or from natural causes like strokes an... More..
Arts & Humanities > Who & What is Helium What to do to help out Helium: 1 of 16
Helium has matured. It is no longer a post-a-note board, but an active writer's platform for about 150,000 active writers. Helium is a fact-based article directory "where knowledge rules." Helium shares its ad revenues with its top writers and it's getting more generous all the time. It's a living, growing, world-wide Commun... More..
Personal Finance > Investing (Other) Why do you need a will?: 2 of 31
Eventually, we all die. A will is a legal document that specifies what should happen to your body and your earthly possessions after you die. Your loved ones should not need to second-guess your intentions. If you die without a will (intestate), your state has its own laws and it will divide up your possessions for you under... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity Understanding the causes of aging: 1 of 15
Growing old gracefully. Healthy aging. Aging well. Why age at all? As the old joke goes, "I like aging. What's the other option?" As physical beings, we are going to go through predictable stages of life as our bodies change. That's a given for any species. But some people seem to do it so much better than others. How do the... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium How does the rating system work on Helium?: 1 of 14
Helium has made some positive changes in its rating system as of mid January, 2008. Everyone who writes at least one article for Helium is asked to rate. It is a duty and a privilege. Rating is part of the democratic, peer-rated system that makes Helium different from other sites. Helium offers writers instant publication on... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Products Essential home cleaning products for every home: 1 of 13
Cleaning products today are made for the modern, multi-tasking wife/mother and husband/father who often both work outside the home. People want to get their cleaning chores done and have time left over for their children, themselves, and each other. New products are specially formulated for newer fabrics and materials, and t... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing at Helium (Other) A jingle for Helium's first birthday: 1 of 13
A jingle for Helium's 1st birthday in October, 2007 A birthday wish for Helium: You're one year old today! We celebrate your special date By working for low pay. But let's be honest, pay is not What writers really fight for; We want peer "Recognition" That makes us want to write more. We love our craft; you let us share Our ... More..
Health & Fitness > Therapy & Counseling Symptoms and treatments for bulimia: 2 of 25
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder also known as the "binge and purge syndrome." One long-term treatment facility estimates as many as 25 million people suffer from binge-eating disorder. It's common among high school and college girls, athletes, dancers, and models. About 90% of those with eating disorders are women. Abo... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Writing articles that earn high ratings at Helium: 2 of 24
Three components must work together to create articles that earn high ratings on Helium. To fulfill this title, 1) "quality" articles must be written for 2) a specific publisher, Helium, which will 3) earn high ratings according to the site's guidelines. An article should be more than a chunk of writing with a beginning, mid... More..