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Natalie Gibbs (just another voice) is a divorced mother of four twenty-something children, and Grandmother of three. When not working, she enjoys reading, writing, cooking and spending time with family. Natalie has just begun her travel experience and plans

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Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Best cooking tips you ever got: 17 of 41
The best cooking tips I ever got came from a combination of relatives, friends, cooking shows and experience. I always pick something up whenever I speak with relatives or friends about cooking and I watch cooking shows and read food oriented magazines and books. I also learn from my own cooking experiences. All these combin... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Mistaken identity: 5 of 12
They say everyone has a twin. I don't mean an identical twin or even a twin sibling. What I mean is a lookalike or doppleganger, someone who resembles you so much that he or she could be mistaken for you by someone who doesn't know you well. I've heard it said that we all have one and have wondered about mine from time to ti... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: The best present I ever received at work: 5 of 12
The best present I ever received at work was a total surprise. It was a present because it was presented to me. It was more than a gift, though, it was an honor. I was so surprised and appreciative that I was moved to tears. I received this present in 2006 at the company holiday party. I am more than happy to tell and re-tel... More..
Food & Drink > Fruits & Vegetables How to boost vegetable consumption for those who hate veggies: 12 of 28
There are a few ways to boost vegetable consumption for those who hate veggies. Sometimes you just need to be a little creative and other times you have to be a little sneaky. I've also resorted to negotiations such as compromise and bribery. You only have to find what works for you and your family. I love any type of vegeta... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods What is your favorite ethnic style of food and why?: 17 of 37
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say my favorite ethnic style of food is American. Why? Well,in America we have Italians, Chinese, African Americans, Jamaicans, Mexicans, Indians, Africans and more. Since America has such a variety of ethnic groups and I like quite a variety of foods, American is just right for me. I l... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) What would you order for your last meal?: 24 of 48
What would I order for my last meal? I guess that would depend on what the circumstances were. If I were on my death bed due to medical reasons, I probably would have to have something in a liquid or soft form, if I could eat at all. If this were the case, I guess it wouldn't matter what I ate. If I were on death row, I may ... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Tips for buying music for your children: 3 of 6
Buying music for your children should be almost as easy as buying music for yourself. As parents, you should have a pretty good idea of what kind of music your children like. You should also know what they can comprehend and appreciate at certain ages. You also know what you will and will not tolerate. For this article I'm g... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Christmas 2007: Great music gifts for jazz lovers: 3 of 6
Great music gifts for jazz lovers can be almost anything you get for any other music lover. You just have to adapt the gift to jazz as opposed to rock, classic or hip hop. Make sure you know what the person likes because there are different kinds of jazz. Some people like smooth instrumental jazz by artists like Kenny G. and... More..
Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Oxtail: 1 of 1
I have two recipes for oxtails that I love to make, especially during the winter months. They are not really recipes because they don't involve a lot of measuring. They are more or less one pot dishes that can be made on the stove, in a crock pot or in a pressure cooker. I usually use the pressure cooker because it takes les... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Does being black American constitute me as being African American?: 7 of 13
Africa American- What does it mean? I would think the term refers to someone who has one parent who is African and another who is American. This could also refer to someone whose parents are from Africa but the individual is born in America. Why this term is reserved for black people is beyond me. African American people can... More..