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Mary Rose-Sellers is a freelance writer and photographer. Mary started her writing career in 2005, when she retired after 25 years from working as a sales/events coordinator in the marketing department for a multinational corporation.

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Style & Beauty > Tanning & Sunscreen Are you tanning to death?: 6 of 51
Oh, that warm golden glow that we get from sunbathing. The warm rays of the sun make us feel so good. Just a few hours sitting under the sun and we are happy campers. How many times have we heard the expression from our mothers: "don't sit under the sun too long." And yet, we do it. We go crazy when summer comes. With the fi... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Pros and cons of cubicles: 2 of 16
Cubicles, cubicles and more cubicles. If you work in an office you will realize that everyone works inside a square box. An 8x8 box. Sometimes this cubicle can be smaller and sometimes bigger. It all depends on your work title. If your work description requires that you have meetings with people concerning the work you do, t... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My pet birds: 4 of 29
A few years ago, I decided to get a pet. Something that was easy to take care of, like a bird. I went to a pet store with my daughter at the time, and I came across two love birds. They were very pretty with orange, green and blue colors. I liked them right away even though the pet store owner warned me about the female love... More..
Style & Beauty > Accessories Women's fashion: Appropriate fashion accessories for the office: 1 of 7
Wow. Women's appropriate fashion accessories for the office. Where can I start? There are so many things that I can write about women's accessories for the office. There are so many accessories out there that is difficult for a woman to decide which ones are appropriate for the office and which are not. The fashion magazines... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee How to use a coffee press: 1 of 7
French Press, Coffee Press, Cafetiere, or Cafetieria are all referred to a coffee maker with a slight variation on the procedure. Cafetiere or French Press was invented by a Frenchman back in the 1800's. Coffee Press is the English translation of Cafetiere or French Press. Cafetieria is the Italian word for coffee or drip co... More..
Entertainment > Movie Remakes & Adaptations Evaluating movie remakes: 3 of 19
In the world of entertainment, Hollywood has the name of creating something great, spectacular, awe inspiring and remarkable. We, as the audience, go to the movies to be entertained and lose ourselves in a world of imagination and excitement. We go to forget our everyday lives, have a laugh, or cry. In most cases, Hollywood ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) How to start a book club in your neighborhood: 3 of 17
Anyone who loves reading books and has an outgoing personality should be able to start a book club. Book clubs are a fun way to meet new people, especially if it is a club that is not just with friends or coworkers. I used to belong to a neighborhood book club. I met other neighbors that I had never met before. It was a plea... More..
Style & Beauty > Skin Care (Other) Steps for younger looking hands: 2 of 11
Do you know that our age will show through our hands? If we have plastic surgery on our face or our bodies to look younger, our hands will defy that. As our bodies age, our hands age also. The skin on our hands will become thinner and flaccid, thus showing all the veins underneath and the wrinkles on top. Our hands are more ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice The pros and cons of traveling alone: 6 of 32
There are pros and cons of traveling alone. Sure, we all want to be independent and travel alone. But there are few things that we need to consider when traveling alone for both men and women. First of all independence is the most rewarding aspect of traveling alone. We can do whatever we want when we travel alone. We can ei... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Shih Tzu: Behavior characteristics: 1 of 5
Shih Tzu's are the most lovable, adorable animals that I have ever seen. Even before I got myself a dog, I always wanted a Shih Tzu. I loved their small face with their squashed noses and long ears. When I decided to get a dog, I looked at many breeds. But when the little shih Tzu looked at me with those big black eyes, he h... More..