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Loretta Murphy-Birster has been a writer since the age of 8 when she wrote a full length story about a black stallion named Lightening long hand on a yellow legal pad. After a 30 year nursing career (achieving both a bachelor's and a master's degree) and

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Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Finding the Lost Boys in Peter Pan: 1 of 2
Finding the Lost Boys They are Everyboy, they are no boy. They are the Lost Boys. There exists no other group of wayward urchins like the Lost Boys of NeverNeverLand. Eternally youthful, exceptionally mischievious, forever looking for their mother, the Lost Boys appeal to something universal in all of us. To other males, the... More..
Style & Beauty > Acne & Blemish How do you deal with a painful spot in your ear...pop it or leave alone....: 1 of 2
Pop It or Stop It? Dealing With a Painful Spot in Your Ear... Hmmm, you think, as you put your finger in your ear. Sore spot. Darn pimple. It starts as a small little annoying area of tenderness when you touch it. Of course, you can't see it - because it's in your ear - so you keep touching it as if by magic, your healing in... More..
Arts & Humanities > Dance Styles Tap dancing: The cultural fusion of Irish and African in America: 1 of 1
Tap Dancing: The Cultural Fusion of Irish and African in America One of my favorite scenes from Riverdance is the one set on the streets of New York where sean nos' - traditional Irish dance - challenges the African shuffle. The energy and creative union could only fuse itself into something new and exciting. Thus, some danc... More..
Style & Beauty > Acne & Blemish How to treat cystic acne: 1 of 1
Treatments For Cystic Acne Plagued with cystic acne through most of my life, I can honestly say that the first and foremost treatment for cystic acne begins when the sufferer finally seeks medical attention. Dietary changes, facial cleansing, over the counter acne treatments and folk remedies are of no use in this devastatin... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Kitchens Tips for washing dishes by hand: 21 of 41
TIPS FOR WASHING DISHES BY HAND If it works for sneakers, it darn well works for dishes. Just do it. Huh? you say as you sit at the dinner table dreading the chore that has broken up more marriages than Liz Taylors and is responsible for more fights between parents and children than nose piercings. That's right. Just do it. ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Screenwriting Directing your script as a first time writer: 6 of 11
Directing A Script As a First Time Writer There is nothing more exciting for a writer than to watch his or her ideas come to life - whether in the imagination of a reader or upon a stage or screen. A story unfolding is perhaps akin to the birth of a child. Everyone knows in general what is expected but nobody knows for sure ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama Are standing ovations becoming overused by theater audiences?: 24 of 43
Are standing ovations becoming overused by theater audiences? Standing ovations are absolutely being overused by theater audiences these days. In my stating this opinion, let me also add this disclaimer: audience appreciation is a wonderful thing. Unless the theatrical experience has been The Play From Hell, there is no excu... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Why St. Patrick's Day has special significance for the Irish: 7 of 12
The holiday of St. Patrick's Day has certainly grown in popularity in the last 25 years. Indeed, it has become fashionable to be Irish. The Celtic Tiger has replaced Paddy's Pig as mascot of the little country that went from rags to riches. Is it any wonder that St. Patrick's Day has become one of the year's biggest celebrat... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Risk factors for depression: 6 of 10
RISK FACTORS FOR DEPRESSION Depression is one of the most common psychiatric illnesses in our society. Although it has been around as long as human beings have had moods, it was never well detected due to the stigma attached to it. Depression has been blamed on substance disorders, immaturity, parents, husbands, wives, child... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Is blood thicker than water?: 33 of 53
Is blood thicker than water? Yes, it is thicker than water because of course, water is only one of its components. The other substances that make up blood? Hmmm ... well, it is thickened by the bonding of sweat and tears - that's where that its saltiness originates, I suppose. Its red coloration? That comes straight from the... More..