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As the author of two textbooks, I admit to always having loved to write. Since I was a child, three things have really gotten my juices flowing: reading, writing and not 'rithmetic, but travel. I've been all over Europe and the U.S. and hope to branch out

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Food & Drink > Sauce, Spread & Dip Recipes Recipes: Salsa: 1 of 34
If you love fish and seafood, and enjoy the lip-smacking taste of salsa, then get ready to enjoy some amazing and flavorful treats. The two are finally dancing together and here's your guide to making it happen in your own kitchen.SHRIMP SALSA1 1/2 pounds shrimp (I like the cooked small to medium sized ones, de-veined, peeled... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling Composting: A brief guide for the beginning composter: 4 of 71
Composting isn't brain surgery! For years I put off trying to start a compost pile because I was afraid of collecting a bunch a smelly stuff that would just refuse to break down. Now, after four successful years of creating great compost, I'm ready to share the basics.Lay some bricks or similar material as your foundation. Cr... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping Get closer to nature by camping in state park campgrounds: 1 of 14
Whenever a vacation looms, parents everywhere ponder the age-old question, "What can I do with the kids THIS year?" Living here in the mountains of western North Carolina, I'm familiar with some of the choices parents end up making. They all come here!I've spoken with these visitors when I meet up with them in our little town... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Special Occasion Gifts Romantic gift ideas: 4 of 31
Romance is the best. We feel so alive, so attractive, so hopeful. The world is in the palms of our hands. We're infallible. We can do anything. Yet we let the romance slip away sometimes without even a backwards glance. You've heard people say it. "We've been together for so many years. It's just not the same anymore" Or bett... More..
Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery Tips for using a slow cooker: 1 of 6
A few years ago I didn't know what a crock pot or a slow cooker was. Then I received one as a birthday present and now I don't ever intend to live without this amazing kitchen appliance. A few tips will mean you will create wonderful, nutritious meals in your slow cooker every time you use it.First, something about the actual... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs The necessary spices in a well-stocked kitchen: 3 of 17
Here's a handy guide to the most important herbs and spices to have on hand when you start putting a kitchen together with the intention of cooking. You can always add more over time, but these are the ones that are guaranteed to tickle your taste buds and woo your guests! I've included some conversational tidbits about the h... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Accessories Relatively unknown dog products and accessories priced under $80: 9 of 43
Stop taking your dog to the vet to perform simple grooming maintenance you can easily do at home. The products you'll need to do these tasks probably won't even cost you as much as the gas it takes to drive to the vet!On a weekly basis, I try to target the following: skin, teeth, ears. In addition to these products described ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts New trends in knitting: 2 of 9
I've been knitting since I was a kid. My mother taught me along with the rest of my brownie troop. Troop 77, if you must know. That's when I developed my own way of holding the needles. It's kind of a backwards thing. It really works for me though. I can knit like the devil, creating as many as five hand knit five foot long s... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Great cars to drive and own: 7 of 30
Buying a car has always brought on a mini-anxiety attack. After all, I don't tend to do the research that others seem to do. My version of sifting through all the choices is to pay attention to what's driving around me on the road. If I see a lot of one model, I make a mental note. If I see a car broken down on the side of th... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Risks Obesity in children: Addressing the problem: 4 of 16
This nation is getting larger by the minute. I'm not talking about population; I'm talking about waistlines!With one in four children between the ages of 5 and 11 considered obese in North Carolina, it's no secret that something needs to be done. Many school districts are already addressing the problem by introducing healthie... More..