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About me - Ramona Atkins

I teach Business Education courses at a California Community College. Additionally, I am an author of over 30 educational publications. However, I am not limited to educational writing, as I have also been published in several poetry as well as short story

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Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues Friendship drama: How to handle backstabbers
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We've all been in situations where someone we thought we could confide in or trust has let us down by either using information we have provided against us, or doing something they said they would not do in order to further their own interests. There are three main concepts to apply if put in this awkward situation: conflict m... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reminiscing
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Oh those memories that I holdThe Land of Enchantmenttourquoise filled, not goldIndians sit cross-legged in the town squareselling their goods of which none compareI revert to days of white fudge scent in the air.The baker of sweets wiping back his sweaty hair.Such a delight to go down townto sample his candy as he moved his t... More..

Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Benefits of fish oil (Omega 3 and 6) for general health and fitness
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Think again if you do not believe in taking fish oil supplements to better your health. Though the FDA is not an advocate of supplements, proponents of their use beg to differ on the amazing and evidential benefits of the same. One of the clearest unpublished studies come from an actual user of the Omega 3 and 6 and in partic... More..

Education > College Search Hints for getting into college
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So you want to go to college and you have the grades, the activities, the community service and the drive, but there still lies apprehension on whether or not you will be accepted. What are some tips that will better your chances of acceptance? Set Yourself Apart Competition among applicants in addition to rigid entrance req... More..

Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Bad days
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I guess it's true what they say about the wonders of sleep. It refreshes your mind, energizes you and can potentially make you more alert. After burning the candle at both ends last week, it took all my effort to even let my little Bichon Frise dog outside to do her duty. Seems like it was taking forever to get her back into ... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Birth of a child
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Sweet tender little onewith innocence in your eyesNot even knowing you are about to dieThe doctors said you were one in a millionSo, I shall try againI will be with you sweet baby until the endYet another innocent babybrought into this worldfilled with faint cooing sounds and sighslike your sister, you too will dieSo, I shall... More..

Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice Legal information: California's foreclosure surge leads to stricter regulations
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Desperate homeowners do not always think clearly when their home is in danger of foreclosure. There are however a few options as well as protections for them that can afford some relief. Homeowners may be involved in foreclosure consulting services, under certain circumstances convert their current mortgages to affordable loa... More..

Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) College: Not a learning instituition, but a corporation
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Though many may think of college as primarily a learning institution, the reality of it is that a college is a corporation. There is a heirarchy of individuals that each reports to within departments that make it function as a business, and hence a corporation. Each department within the majors offered has a department chair ... More..

Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Being an ugly duckling
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How many times has it been said that it could only happen to you? Further, how many times do we not look beyond the surface? The classic illustration of this begins on a chilly December evening on the central coast in a 1934 New England style non-insulated home. Carefully removing the brown, pointed sugar cones from the plast... More..

Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Do women want sex as much as men do
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Though some may argue that women want as much sex as men do, there are several factors that indicate that gender alone should not be the sole factor in determining if females and males are alike in their sexual desires. These factors include hormone levels, child rearing environments, medical issues and physical ability and p... More..

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