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My passion is to empower writers to use technology to write and promote better, faster, and easier.

My education trained me to be a behavioral psychologist (more commonly know as a rat runner). I had a long and varied career working with computers (and people)

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Computers & Technology > Phone Buying Tips How to assess your cell phone needs before you choose a plan: 5 of 9
Before you settle on a cell phone plan, there are several things that you must consider. It's much better to use the internet for research before you set foot (or cursor) into a store (or website) with fancy, shiny phones. Most plans will work with the phone of your choice. It's better to choose the plan first, then choose t... More..
Sports & Recreation > NASCAR What's the NASCAR car of the future?: 3 of 5
NASCAR calls its car of the future the Car of Tomorrow. The Car of Tomorrow (CoT) is a seven year project by NASCAR to develop a safer, more competitive, cost effective race car. The Car of Tomorrow has been used in 16 NASCAR Nextel Cup events in 2007 beginning with the March 25th race at Bristol. The Car of Tomorrow is sche... More..
Home & Garden > Real Estate (Other) Commentary on long-distance moving: 42 of 69
Making the move halfway across the country was the hardest thing I've ever done in my life. My family all lived within 50 miles of my home. My husband found a job 2000 miles away. I had to leave my job, my family, and the entire life I had known behind. We decided to ship very little. We would start from scratch after we fou... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting Gift ideas for grandparents: How to just maximize the time you spend with aging loved ones: 8 of 12
No gift would please your aging loved ones more than the gift of your time. Simple things will delight them more than the most expensive presents. If you live close by, you have more choices than those whose loved ones live far away. No matter where you live, you can give your relatives the gift of your time and your love. C... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt What traditional debt counselors don't want you to know: 5 of 7
The ads from the credit counseling agencies sound as if they will solve all your problems, negotiate with your creditors, and settle your debts for pennies on the dollar. This isn't exactly true. There are some things you should know before you sign with a debt counselor or agency. Most counselors are funded by creditors. Th... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market How to survive a stock market crash: 8 of 11
The stock market is subject to normal ups and downs, minor or major corrections, and severe crashes. When your account balances have taken a major hit, it's hard to sit back and objectively decide what caused the latest reversal. Some downturns affect a certain sector. We saw that with the dot com failures. Some stocks fall ... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning Tips for financial planning in your fifties: 9 of 12
In your 50s, you are in the last years of the acquiring phase for your assets. This is the time when good financial planning is most important. You are probably making the highest salary of your career. The decisions you make now will determine the quality of the remainder of your life. At this time, you need to take a close... More..
Sports & Recreation > NASCAR How NASCAR qualifying works: 6 of 8
Most race fans don't think about how NASCAR qualifying works until their favorite driver fails to qualify in a race, or two, or three. Qualifying starts with a drawing, usually on the morning of the race. Each team sends one member to the drawing to determine the order of the qualifying runs. The team with the highest car ow... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: No-bake holiday desserts and treats: 7 of 9
Cocoa Bourbon Balls This recipe is a favorite of mine. It's pretty forgiving. You can substitute several of the ingredients. Experiment and see what ingredients you like best. Ingredients: 1 cup vanilla wafer cookies, finely crushed 1 cup confectioner's sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa 1 cup pecans, finely chopped (or walnuts) 2 ta... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Romance writing: Tips for crafting that crucial first chapter: 8 of 10
In romance writing, even more than in other genres, the first chapter needs to capture the reader's attention and draw them into the story. Start with a hook. The first chapter isn't the place for back story. Draw the reader into the story with immediate, interesting action. Write realistic characters Write characters that r... More..