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I write to make good things happen for people. I hope you can use some of the ideas and things I try to communicate.

I'm currently writing and posting articles for different sites on the Internet.

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Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Encouragement for the young in spirit: 1 of 8

Have you ever walked down a hospital or nursing home corridor and noticed the difference between some of the bed- or ward- occupants and others? I'm not talking about those in obviously serious medical or surgical conditions. I'm talking about the people just lying there. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. For what? They may not even... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What would you do for money: 5 of 27

What would I do for money? Hmm.... I've been a raspberry picker, a "gofer" clerk at a farm stand, an aide in a nursing home, a kitchen worker, a cook, a manager, a skip-tracer, a fund raiser, a telemarketer, a taxi dispatcher and a traffic clerk, just to name a few of the things I've done in my life. Now, I find myself in a s... More..
Business > Marketing Marketing basics for a non-profit organization: 2 of 8

Non-profit organizations cover a wide range of groups with a wider range of interests. Local, national and international non-profit organizations are a part of our lives, whether as funders, donors or clients. Marketing to donors and potential donors includes public relations, media play, political endorsements, corporate and... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) Myths associated with older workers: 2 of 5

Myths Associated With Older Workers?Hmmm, does that mean I'm supposed to be so mentally or physically decrepit that I can't learn and retain new skills or ideas? Does it mean I should be on twenty+ medications? Maybe it means I use too many sick days or have too many doctor's appointments.I suppose it means I should want to s... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Can deregulation and free markets lower the cost of health care in the US?: 6 of 13

The cost of health care in the U.S. continues to rise. Use your search engine and type in "health care costs." One engine came back with over 1,500,000 entries. Drugs. Drug lobbyists. Treatments and therapies. Equipment. Personnel. All are connected with rising health care costs.Regulating health care costs money, both for th... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Good-bye: True gardening stories relating to love, life and gardening: 128 of 272

Childhood memories for me are almost inevitably linked with gardens. Forsythia, Lily of the Valley, Tulips, Daffodils, Iris, Roses, Lilacs, Hollyhocks, the occasional Jack-in-the-pulpit and Trillium, Poppies, Peonies, Lady Slippers, Marigolds and Mums, Phlox and Pansies, along with many other old-time favorites were the flora... More..
Personal Finance > Retirement Part-time work after retirement: 17 of 34

7 Ways to Get Part Time WorkToday's employers are more aware of the value of mature workers for reliability, knowledge and customer service. Take advantage of this when you begin your job search. Know your strengths and emphasize them on your resume and in interviews.List what you like doing. Your special knowledge, skills, e... More..
Health & Fitness > Cancer Coping with hair loss from chemotherapy: 8 of 14

Two very good friends have gone though chemotherapy, Meg just this year, Jen about five years ago. Jen went through it with very little hair loss. Her explanation? She routinely takes so much medication that the chemo just added more to the soup that keeps her alive and functioning. Meg started losing her hair about a week in... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Is the Constitution always right?: 8 of 14

The Constitution of United States is not always right. As originally written 220 years ago, it was right for it's time. The framers of the Constitution were politically astute and very forward thinking. The fifth Article of that document dealt with one topic only: the amendment of the Constitution. Those men recognized the po... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The philosophy of time: 11 of 18

LOVING THE WISDOM OF TIME (PHILO - SOPHIA)OF TIMEBless the Greeks! Not only have they given us a variety of wonderful foods and arts, they have given us some astonishingly excellent words and ideas. The Greeks had two primary words for time: CHRONOS and KAIROS. CHRONOS dealt with questions of when to do what (dinner will be r... More..