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I have enjoyed writing and typing 100 wpm daily for many years. I come from a family that was once wealthy in Manhattan in New York City. My great uncle was a reporter for the "New York World" newspaper in the 1900s. He also covered the President in Washington,

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Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods How to eat healthy: 1 of 15
Eating healthy must begin with avoiding chemicals and toxins in food or beverage ingredients. Your goal is to not consume that which sends your cells into spasms or kills them. Instead, multiplying cells is the foundation of a successful diet because they are the secret energy system for the body. Once you read labels and goo... More..
Arts & Humanities > Museums & Galleries (Other) How to encourage children to enjoy art galleries and museums: 3 of 34
Keep in mind that children have short attention spans, so prepare alone by first visiting your museum to analyze which section has their favorite "interest" portrayed. Next, get some basic literature to show them the MAP...a fun thing for many children. Give them the "big picture" so they will not feel so disoriented. Draw an... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Decorating a house to your personal taste: 3 of 27
There are various self-quizzes you can find in interior design magazines or online that teach you wonderful insights about your preferences in decorating. Are you a "romantic" who likes furniture and accessories with curves and gentle touches? Are you a Victorian who cannot get enough of little decor objects all over the home... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy How rising gas prices have affected your daily life: 12 of 92
Recently, I told my husband that we had to make a choice: either buy food or buy gas. The budget could no longer support both expenses. Our largest bill, besides the mortgage each month, was gasoline. Rising prices were costing $320 for four weeks of just one tank per week. By contrast, the city bus company charged $50 to get... More..
Travel > Vacations The most rewarding part of a Disney vacation: 1 of 7
After all of the rushed home preparations to confirm your Disney resort reservations, get the family luggage packed, empty the refrigerator, close the house down, stop the mail, make arrangements for your pets and then make the journey, you are in a state of fatigue upon arrival. Hesitating for a moment as you step inside the... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) City garden: True stories about urban gardening: 7 of 48
A "Raised Garden Bed"-plants up high, where no insects could find them? No more bending to the ground to plant, maintain and harvest the garden? It sounded ideal for me. I had ruptured my back disc in earlier years and my sacroiliac tends to go out too often, so I was determined to try gardening once again...on my terms. We n... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Mary: 2 of 13
Anyone with the name "Mary" (or "Marie," etc. derivatives) is a person whose life is associated with circumstances that cause bitterness or sorrow. The name originates from the Greek word, "myrrh." Myrrh is an herb that is very bitter until it is crushed...then it releases a sweet fragrance. Myrrh was one of the three gifts p... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American History American history: Who were the Pilgrims?: 2 of 12
The Pilgrims were my relatives on my mother's side of the family. The name refers to ones taking a journey, a pilgrimage but in the historic event of the Mayflower journey in 1620, it includes the Puritans and the Separatists, along with adventurers and those seeking work. Puritans were trying to reform the Church of England ... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews The best of 2009: TV shows: 2 of 11
The best television shows of 2009 were the ones that made us smile, lifted our spirits during adverse circumstances, encouraged us to reach our potential, networked us with resource information and kept our minds active as we analyzed problems. It was a tough year and we needed many mini-breaks and advice to get through it wi... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Quick and easy pies: 3 of 15
This is a great recipe if you are tired of flour crusts and want something healthier or if you are short on time, needing a fast pie for dessert. A graham cracker crust is sweet and crunchy; it blends wonderfully with cherry or blueberry filling. This is a great recipe prepared cold; you can refrigerate it right away and it k... More..