Since 2000, I've been writing professionally. I am a teacher by trade and a creative writer by passion. I have three books under my belt. The first is a children's poetry book, the second is a teaching resource about writing prompts, and the final is a collection
+ more bio informationShould you buy a house or a condo unit? Which one is right for you? Do you follow housing trends, or do you check out all the facts before leaning one way or another? Are there real reasons for considering a condo purchase and equally valid reasons for opting to buy a single-family dwelling instead? If you are in the market f... More..
Mexican Salsa SaladServings: 3-4Preparation Time: 20-25 minutesChilling Time: 2-3 hoursOne 16-ounce can corn, rinsed and drainedOne 16-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drainedOne 4-ounce can diced green chiles1 green pepper, diced1 red or orange pepper, diced1 cup tomato, diced1 small red onion, diced2 cloves minced garlic2-... More..
Alley Cat - Prose and HaikuThe neighbor's cat carefully walks the narrow fence top along my side yard. Inside the house, my Jack Russell watches it with full intent. Then a commotion at the sliding door tells me the dog wants out to chase said cat from the fence top. What is it about dogs that make them eager to chase cats? I... More..
A low carb diet is not a long-term health solution. Generally, low carb diets tend to be higher in fat and animal protein. This means a low carb diet is also higher in cholesterol - not a good combination for optimum health. Not only are we not meant to live a low carb lifestyle because of the cholesterol factor, but a low ca... More..
What kid likes to look at the same old lunch every day? Sandwiches, sandwiches, always, sandwiches! How about something different? Why not put something into that lunch box that tantalizes, that inspires, that knocks the socks off your kids - or at least makes your kid want to eat his or her own lunch. No more trading lunches... More..
Mollie, my nine year old Jack Russell is a couch potato that is when she is not chasing a ball, shaking a dog toy to smithereens, and running from point A to point B, because something interesting passed that way and left a scent. Although Mollie has quite a comfortable dog bed under my desk (I assume it's comfortable, since ... More..
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