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I graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of Maryland in 1994. I've spent most of my working life as a nautical and aeronautical cartographer and finally, as a stay-at-home mom for the last 4 years. I'm finding I love it!

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Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Tips for a long lasting marriage: 19 of 138
My parents have been married for 48 years. Yes, I said 48 years. I find this incredibly heartwarming. I'm blessed to have had the constant love of two parents, a sure rarity in this day and age. When I ask my mom what makes their marriage tick, I'm quite sure I'll get a different answer than I do from my father. However, it w... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Aging parents and young children: How to explain aging to your kids: 2 of 14
Explaining aging and death to children takes every bit of compassion a parent can muster. We have taught our children to recognize the adults in their lives as a constant source of comfort. Parents and grandparents provide guiding hands every day. When a beloved grandparent begins to noticeably age or becomes sick, many child... More..
Computers & Technology > Consumer Electronics (Other) Energizer vs. Duracell batteries: 1 of 7
A tale of two battery-operated bunniesThe great battery debate between Energizer and Duracell batteries plagues consumers and there's a deeper story than simply which commercial bunny is cuter. The choice may very well be wrapped up in which company markets their product the best. Product recognition and convincing packaging ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters Resume writing tips and tricks: 1 of 6
Resumes speak for the individual applicant long before the interview takes place. Resumes function as your sales pitch - the advertisement of "you." Every bit of information contained in your resume defines you. Let's make sure your resume stands out from every other one in the stack.From the get-go, prime yourself with the m... More..
Sports & Recreation > College Basketball NCAA basketball: Expanding March Madness: 1 of 6
Expansion looms on the horizon for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. This tournament, often called March Madness, grips the nation for a month every spring. The best Division I college basketball teams battle it out in an elimination tournament to decide the National Champion. Expanding the field is often discussed around... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Men Wacky Christmas gifts for the guy in your life: 1 of 6
All right. Call this silly but I got a real hoot out of looking for the wackiest Christmas gifts for men on the web. I laughed myself to tears a few times too. Not only because of the mental picture of my guy opening these gifts, but of the truly hilarious visions of my husband actually using these gifts. For those of you who... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts & Gift Ideas (Other) Children are a gift: 1 of 6
If you have children, take a seat. Forget the dishes, toys on the floor, homework, laundry, and bills. Just empty your head of everything except your children for a few minutes. Put away the hassle of the day. It's time for pure joy.Roll back your memory to a time before your children graced your life. How did you spend your ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas The history of Christmas stockings: 2 of 11
Does Elmo or Tigger grace the hooks on your mantle or do you have brilliant red stockings lined with fluffy white trim? Fancy or handmade, Christmas stockings are a heart warming and integral part of our holiday decorations. Add the fun of digging through a fully stuffed stocking on Christmas morning and you've got a wonderfu... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather The Beaufort Wind Scale: 2 of 11
Long before the advent of GPS, around-the-clock weather reports, and advanced radar technology, mariners judged the weather by the movement of the wind at sea. The first mariners watched the flags and sails of their ships for subtle changes in wind speed and direction. During this time of high-masted and fully rigged sailing ... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health How to put your cat on a diet: 1 of 5
"Your cat is fat!" Those horrifying words reverberate around the vet's examining room. What you thought would be a simple visit for shots and a checkup ended up being a brash assessment of your kitty's physique. You've got a fat cat and you don't know what to do.Cats have a metabolism, just as people do. Lazy or older cats te... More..