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I have been writing for two thirds of my life and there doesn't seem to be an end in sight. Besides writing a novel, I have also written articles for newspapers and magazines around the country.

I am also a hypnotherapist and life coach. You can find my website

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Arts & Humanities > Ethics Is committing suicide wrong: 1 of 107
I feel poet Merrit Malloy said it best when she wrote, "The Question of Suicide - Keep it a question, it is never the answer."When I was sixteen, my father was killed at Monsanto Chemicals in an accident that submerged him in boiling water. After watching him die for half a week and seeing my mother whither away in her grief,... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Apartments: 8 of 66
Many Once Upon A Times AgoThey blur into a murky conglomeration of rooms, floorplans, and landlordsEach with snatches of memories marking each step of my life...All of the apartments that I called homeMany once upon a times ago.From my first apartmentStraight from the womb of my mother's careWith its mismatched furniture and ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Should parents have teens' Myspace and Facebook passwords?: 4 of 32
Parenting isn't about making all of the right decisions. We wish it were, we want it to be, we do our very best and we pray that we do it right often enough to count. Even so, too often kids think they know more about life than their parents do. Trying to convince them that you really do know what you are talking about is one... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Is professor bias a problem in our public colleges and universities?: 3 of 24
While attending a college in Maryland a few years ago, my Multi-Racial Counseling class was called Racism Class by every student who took it, no matter their race. The teacher was so biased against people who weren't African American that it was a battle to be in the room if you were of any other race. The animosity was palpa... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures 'Street people' - Who are they?: 6 of 32
If you think that not being able to bathe or have fresh clothes when you are homeless is your biggest problem, you are sadly mistaken. Those are the easy parts. Staying safe, fed, warm and dry are the real challenges.Though you wouldn't know it to look at me today, last year I suddenly found myself without a home and without ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art Product reviews: Derwent Artist's Colour Pencils: 1 of 5
Colored pencils were once thought of as a basic art product, just a step above crayons - child's play. Times have changed! Artworks created with colored and watercolor pencils are hanging next to oils and acrylics as worthy contenders. Now, artists of every caliber, from expert to novice, choose colored and watercolor pencils... More..
Travel > Accommodation Tips & Advice How to tip a hotel maid: 4 of 13
For six years I was the sole employee at a small inn in the desert southwest. I was the maid, the cook and the chief bottle washer. I started out at a whopping six dollars per hour and after five years had worked my way up to eight. It was above minimum wage, sure, but certainly not enough to support a family.When I was given... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Is gaming addiction a problem?: 20 of 61
I had ten thousand dollars in the bank, time on my hands and a casino ten miles away. In my day-to-day life, I was a sensible, responsible person. I made good decisions and served as a role model to many people. The gambling lure, however, proved to be stronger than my ability to use reason to make wise decisions.You weren't ... More..
Sciences > Psychology Alternatives to getting psychological help: 12 of 36
No two people are alike. That is just a simple truth. Expecting one method of therapy to work for every person is like expecting the same shoe to fit every foot. It is not only silly, it is potentially harmful. People don't fit into neat little molds. Individuality is a beautiful thing. It's what makes our world interesting. ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Your child's first day of school: 5 of 14
My lonely-only child's first day of kindergarten was full of trepidation, angst and separation anxiety - and that was just me. My daughter, on the other hand, was excited, open and ready for adventure.As I walked her down that ominously long hallway, it wouldn't have surprised me to have heard someone yell "dead man walking!"... More..