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My freelance writing work at Helium covers a broad spectrum, but my concentration is on business, technology, education, computer ethics, travel and have slowly ventured into the creative writing waters.

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Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Before PlayStation: The toys I grew up with: 1 of 135
Growing up in the 1970's was a lot of fun. In those days we didn't have many bright, flashy, blinking or video-oriented games the kids of today play with, but even though our toys were simplistic in nature, we had some pretty nifty toys.Most of the toys I grew up with were made of durable wood. Our parents didn't have to worr... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to save money on food: 1 of 79
Inflation is on the rise and many food items have risen in price as a result. Unfortunately raise percentages in salaries don't always commensurate with the rise in the cost of living and people have to search out ways to save and make their money stretch further. Food is typically one of the first costs people look to scale ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Family life: Looking back at times gone by: 1 of 78
Growing up in the 1970's was great fun. Back in those days our parents let us play outside and only called us in for dinner in the evening, but after school hours, this time was ours. It was during these hours of the day the sky was the limit and the world was just waiting for us to explore. This was the age where video game... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's The best way to stick to your New Years resolutions: 1 of 72
Every year countless numbers of people make New Years resolutions. While most individuals have good intentions of keeping all their resolutions, there are some who find it difficult to bring their self-pledges to fruition.You'd think keeping a resolution wouldn't be all that hard, but often this isn't the case. Why is it so m... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Expressions of love: 3 of 205
Expressions of loveThrough a touch or a kissA warm graceful hugGives a feeling of blissPhrases of love spokenIn expressions heartfeltWhen love feels such passionAny resistance will meltA touch so light and softHeart goes a quiverStomach does flip-flopsLove's caress gives a shiverExpressions of tender loveShown with gestures a... More..
Entertainment > Music Business Music piracy: Is downloading music ethical?: 1 of 62
When evaluating the question of whether or not music piracy is ethical, all you need to do is ask yourself "Is stealing a CD from the store ethical?". In most societies the answer to this question would be no because in many cultures stealing is not only wrong, it's a crime. Downloading music without an artist's permission eq... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dreaming of you: 1 of 60
I dreamed of you again last nightIt caught me so off guardAwakened me with such a frightFeeling confused and marredImages conjured in the mindOf a place so far awayTimeline mixed up, stars not alignedConfusion leads astrayIn my dreams I keep seeing youAt a place that doesn't existSky is foggy, grass full of dewYou are floatin... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Survival: 1 of 57
Accident unexpectedCrack of a tree branch shadedSudden unnatural quietAll consciousness faded Caring peopleCame to her aidHelicopter arrivedAs she silently laidA necessary actTo save a girlCareful, meticulousFace covered in curlsDainty clothingRipped at the seamsTattered and slashedInjury changed all dreamsEmergency treatment... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) What to do with holiday gifts you don't want: 1 of 52
At one time or another chances are you've received a gift over the holiday season you really don't want. After the holidays are over you are faced with the dilemma of what in the world to do with the unwanted gift.When an undesired gift arrives most people opt to smile and politely say thank you. This is done in order to avoi... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Stay-at-home moms: Are they appreciated enough?: 1 of 49
Traditionally the term stay at home conjured up visions of women having "free" days to toil away since they weren't reporting to a 9 to 5 job. Stay at home moms often had a stigma attached to them where the perception was they spent their days eating bon-bons and watching daytime television.Nothing is furthest from the truth.... More..