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I have been fortunate enough to spend many years overseas in some wonderful, magical places and meeting some extraordinary people. Experiencing the land - its legends, myths, and history deeply inspires me to create stories, some fiction and some non-fiction.

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Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Salad: 15 of 92
This simple salad recipe fits alongside any main course. It is so yummy that you may only want to eat it and not your main course! 1 bunch of Arugula and 1 bunch of Spinach 1 package of goat cheese Large handful of dried cranberries Honey Dijon Mustard Balsamic Vinegar Sourdough bread Wash the Arugula and Spinach thoroughly ... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Side dishes: 6 of 36
As a budding small-kitchen chef, I have often found that a nicely flavored and well-presented side dish can often surpass the main dish. Not that this is the intention, it just sometimes turns out that way! However you do want the side dish to compliment the meal in some way, shape, or form. As with any dish experimentation ... More..
Travel > Vacations The top romantic vacation destinations: 1 of 6
Anything can be romantic; it truly depends on the couple and their interests. A trip to chilly Antarctica for those who are fascinated with the history, animal life, and glorious snowy spectacle will no doubt keep the heart warm. Napa Valley's wine country provides outstanding romantic vacation packages for the wine lovers. ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Beading & Jewelry Making Getting started with beads and beaded jewelry: 1 of 6
"Where do you get your beads?" I can not tell you how many times I've been asked that one question and the variety of answers I have given. "I wouldn't have the patience..." This statement I find difficult to understand as we all have patience in different forms! The most rewarding aspect of beginning a craft, is finishing i... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: How it all went terribly wrong (humor): 24 of 140
I was too excited for my own good. Having just been granted a little border plot in my landlady's garden, I headed to the garden center with a huge smile on my face and a puffed up chest ready to learn. I returned to my little plot, my eyes gazed upon its dark, empty beauty with compassion and pure naive love. For I was goin... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Travel: 13 of 73
Photographic Memory And this is me standing on a white hot sandy beach with the sand curling up between my toes and the waves beckoning hypnotizing me and caressing the horizon You can see my nose pink and stinging from standing in this spot all day every day and the skin on my arms roasted by the incessant sun I chose this ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: If I lose you: 2 of 10
If I lose you the sun's rays will not seem as sweet as they did when you were at my side. Nor will the rain feel as fresh on my cheeks after you've kissed them. If I lose you right here, right now, the world, to me, will lose all of its flavor and divine splendor. And I will lose the one and only key to my heart. More..
Hobbies & Games > Beading & Jewelry Making How to make a beaded bracelet: 1 of 5
A bracelet can 'dress up' any outfit without overdoing it. Sometimes a necklace can be too much when you are trying to go casual. A bracelet fits any occasion and it is quick and easy to make. For a simple beaded bracelet you will need: 1)1 pair of flat-nose pliers and 1 pair of small wire cutters Both pairs should fit comfo... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Where to find playwriting inspiration: 1 of 5
Writing a play is not as daunting as it seems. but how do they do that? How do they write all that dialogue? We hear dialogue every minute of the day, someone is always speaking to us via the television, the phone, or in person. And there is always some 'drama' involved isn't there? The stage is a wonderful medium for portra... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Kittens: 1 of 5
Oh my tiny ball of love, curled deep into the palm of my hand; your fur smells so sweet. I see your small grey ears starting to unfurl above blue eyes so bright. You'll be a big cat soon. But until then, I watch helplessly as your white-tipped paw reaches up and wraps its claws around my heart. And grin madly at your little ... More..