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Born in Ohio, then resided in Mississippi and Arkansas during childhood. Got hooked on traveling resulting in extensive travel of U.S. - Canada - Mexico - several different countries in Europe.

Kent State University B.F.A. - Was there on the infamous

May 4th

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Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Do nice guys really finish last?: 2 of 80
Any woman who stays single for any amount of time eventually gains the wisdom to learn the value of a nice guy. That's one good reason not to get married too young.A lot of women go through a phase in which the mean, exciting bad-boy imagery is very alluring. There is a dramatic twist to these kinds of relationships, but it d... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: Memories of a loved one and gardening: 1 of 31
Memories of a loved one were cultivated when I was forty one and a novice gardener. That was when I met Della Kuelke, who was a Master Gardener. One of the best things I learned from her is how gardening keeps a person humble.At eighty something, she'd been a part of the land since a very young age. She never presented hersel... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Commentary: Black history month: 2 of 36
Black history month is going to be extra special this year. I remember thinking this when I observed the subtle reactions of black people I encountered while on a road trip the day before and the day after the election of Barack Obama.Here's the story:Driving southward on I 77 on November 4, 2008 the car radio is all abuzz wi... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy Should the federal government create an entity that will take over banks' bad debt?: 1 of 14
I believe George Will would apply the term "lemon socialism" to the idea of the federal government creating a bail out for the banks. Lobbyists may be asking for this kind of protection, but the bail out money would come from the taxpayers in the long run.If taxpayers support private enterprise, they should also receive divid... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Is it acceptable for a parent to vent to their kids about the other parent?: 6 of 75
Parents - it is not acceptable for a parent to vent to their kids about the other parent.Though my parents never divorced, they should have. And, though not intentionally, they got me mixed up in the middle of some kind of evil competition they had going on. The one thing they did seem to agree on was that I wasn't suppose... More..
Sciences > Water & Oceanography The cause of rip currents and why they can be dangerous: 1 of 8
Step up on the boardwalk, and read the posting for the water conditions. Possible rip currents is all it says. Rip currents are easy to recognize, because they rip harshly across ankles and feet. I think I know this because one time I waded into a riptide off of the New Jersey coast near Atlantic City. Rips kind of sting when... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: True love: 8 of 52
True love can show up anywhere. My friend and real estate agent mentioned one time how buying a home is more than a cut and dried financial issue. Emotions play a large part of the process, too, she said. Her words of wisdom proved to be factual, if not prophetic. A sad love story emerged while researching the history of a... More..
Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs Tips for drying herbs: 2 of 13
Tips for drying herbs are often reaped from folklore. Harvesting at the correct time is one of the most important factors, if you want that full zesty flavor in a recipe, a flavored vinegar, or herb butter. When is the best time to cut herbs for drying? When the buds of the flowers are just beginning to sprout is the ideal ti... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Are we drowning in excess?: 6 of 34
Excesses showed up everywhere during the aftermath of hurricanes in Florida. In 2,004, Francis and Jeanne hit back-to-back on the Atlantic coast and swept across the lower part of the panhandle, but they spared our soon to be vacation mobile home. The carport was gone, and so was the shed, both indispensable commodities for t... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Pets and heaven: 4 of 22
The best times with mom happened where I moved about a two-hour drive from my hometown. Taking turns visiting back and forth, we shared my new life in the country. We took walks and napped in the neat sunroom my husband built onto his house for me. Most of mom's life was about sadness, and when she lost dad, her sadness grew ... More..