I am an aspiring writer, with a natural flair for constructing smooth-flowing sentences. I have a keen eye for detail, and am a bit obsessive when it comes to grammar. (Anyone who can scan a cereal box, searching for grammatical errors, needs to be able to
+ more bio informationYou smoke cigarettes despite the known health risks: Heart disease, emphysema, vascular problems, cancer. Does this frighten you at all? Regardless of the threat of smoking-related diseases, millions of Americans are still puffing away on "cancer sticks." According to the American Heart Association, 46.6 million Americans are... More..
My WinnerIn memory of my fatherI settle in my seat just asthey hustle on the field.The diamond is so neatly groomed,their talent soon revealed.The smell of popcorn and hot dogs,the fans chanting their name.The sounds I heard when I was smallof teaching winning aim.I watched him giving all he hadand winning game by game.This m... More..
Extreme Staff MeetingsIt's Monday morning at 9:00 a.m. and your loyal staff members are headed toward the conference room, preparing for another yawn-inducing staff meeting. It might as well be called the "bored" room rather than the board room. "Oh, but my meetings are exciting and well-received by my workers," you say to yo... More..
Candles have been used as a source of lighting for thousands of years. Over time, their usage has evolved beyond lighting, and now serves the purpose of decoration and diffusing fragrances. According to The National Candle Association, candles can be found in seven out of 10 households in the United States. They have, indeed,... More..
As my 16-year-old son reluctantly handed his report card to me and my eyes gazed over the two failing marks, I decided it was time for a change. We sat down together and discussed the challenges he was facing at the public school he attended. I was shocked to hear his rendition of the lack of interaction between him and his t... More..
Fingernails and toenails protect the delicate tissue underneath the nail, or nail bed. It's important to use the right grooming tools and keep the nails healthy to prevent infection and to maintain beautiful nails. The following information contains guidelines toward making educated decisions about proper nail care. Toenail f... More..
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