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I'm a young but experienced writer, having worked previously at a reference publishing company in Michigan (my home state) as both an intern and a freelance writer and editor. I currently work in the External Affairs Department at a non-profit organization

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Food & Drink > Cooking Fruits & Vegetables How to caramelize onions: 1 of 22

The scent of caramelized onions wafting through a kitchen is like nothing else, and those sweet and savory little veggies are an excellent way to add taste and nutrition to almost any meal. They work particularly well with meat dishes, but can also be added on top of many soups and salads or to side dishes for an extra kick ...
Style & Beauty > Face Care Protection guidelines for fair skin in hot weather: 1 of 8

It's easy to forget the sunscreen once in awhile on a quick jaunt down the block, or to neglect to bring that big hat and sunglasses along for your day at the beach, but taking care of your fair skin properly while out in the sun is one of the most important things you can do now to protect your health (and, bonus!, your loo...
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs The properties of cumin and when to use it in your cooking: 1 of 8

Cumin is a ubiquitous spice in many parts of the world, popularly used for centuries in the cuisine of countries like India, Turkey, and Greece, and in regions like the Middle East and South America. The cumin plant, which is slender, delicate-looking and long-leaved, resembling something like a shorter dill plant with white...
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Julie and Julia: 2 of 10

Julie & Julia is a new film about how classic French cooking finally made its way to American kitchens. It also a movie about an unexpected tie between two women, the celebrated chef, Julia Child, played by Meryl Streep, and the (then) struggling writer, Julie Powell, portrayed by Amy Adams. The movie, directed by Nora E...
Food & Drink > Cooking Fruits & Vegetables How to steam fresh vegetables: 7 of 22

Freshly steamed vegetables are a great and easy way to add healthy vitamins and minerals to any meal, but many people don't cook them as often as they should or could because they find them, shall we say, less than exciting. However, there are a lot of little things you can do to change your mind about what steamed vegetable...
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Are you worth investing in?: 8 of 19

What makes a person good? Exceptional, even? Over centuries, culture shifts, changes in politics, mood and values, the answers to these questions have varied greatly. Lives have been lost in battles over religious and political ideals, over thoughts and debates about how a society or a country should be run, how its citizens...
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Does poetry matter in the 21st century?: 52 of 108

Does poetry matter in the 21st century? Many things in our "civilized" human world have changed in the last few hundred years, including the incredible reverence for poetry and the poets who write it. Other forms of self-expression and entertainment have taken precedence in our modern culture, where the simpler and easier so...
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Drink recipes: Red lotus: 1 of 1

A Red Lotus cocktail is fruity, refreshing mixed drink that features LICHIDO, a lychee-flavored liqueur made in France. It is simple to make, yet tastes wonderful and looks elegant when presented at any cocktail party or friendly gathering - it's sure to make a good impression on your guests! *Note: the recipe that follows i...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My true story about gardening with my parents, grandparents, or children: 23 of 44

Big White Bucket I don’t even remember the first time I was in a garden. But I was a “Granny’s girl,” and I remember Granny's garden vividly. As essential and ubiquitous as the clean country air, it helped me to grow healthier and freer, just like the tomatoes, corn, beans, melons, strawberries that r...
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies What do you think the Obama administration's priorities for transparent government should be?: 15 of 25

Barack Obama was elected on November 4th not just because he has good policy ideas, smart and savvy people running his campaign (and now his transition), or because the vast majority of citizens of this country are dissatisfied with George W. Bush's haphazard attempt at governing. Obama succeeded because he was able to give ...