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I grew up in a small town in Louisiana and began writing when I was young. I started college when I was in my mid-twenties. I earned degrees in English and Journalism at Louisiana State University. I lived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for 8 years before moving

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Tips on talking about sex with preteens: 1 of 38
If parents haven't talked the their children about sex by the time they are preteens, the parents are already too late. By the time children reach 12 years old, they have already seen thousands of sexually charged images in their daily lives. This is true even if parents, in an attempt to preserve their children's innocence, ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges What causes teen substance abuse?: 3 of 60
Being a teenager is one of the toughest times in most people's lives. There is the uncertainty of finding a place that is a proper fit. Teens are caught between wanting to be treated as adults and wanting to hold on to some remnants childhood. Adults send confusing messages. On one hand, they treat their teens like children. ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Walking and the environment: 1 of 18
Walking was once just a way for people to begin an exercise program or for city dwellers without cars to get around. Now, because of high gas prices, many people have either gotten rid of their cars or limited the use of their vehicles and walk whenever and wherever they can. The increase in people walking as their primary mo... More..
Pets & Animals > Cats (Other) A biography of Morris the Cat: 1 of 18
Almost anyone who grew up in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s is familiar with that lovable, sarcastic tabby, Morris the Cat. The finicky feline was the spokesman for 9 Lives cat food. His matter-of-fact delivery is one of the main reasons for the successful ad campaign.Morris the Cat did not grow up in the lap of lux... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Makeup tips: How to choose the right makeup for your skin type: 1 of 17
For most women, finding the right makeup is a time-consuming and sometimes frustrating task. With the passage of time, our skin changes and what looked good when we were 18 looks out of place when we are 30. Women have to learn to adjust colors, not according to current trends, but according to what will make you look your be... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) A look at masculinity in Disney films: 1 of 15
Masculinity plays a prominent role in many of the plots outlined Disney films. The role of male characters is just as important as those held by women. Just as female characters represent specific archetypes of femininity in Disney films, male figures, too, fit the profile established for them for what masculinity means. Repr... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Why teach art?: 1 of 15
In recent years, schools around the United States have been discontinuing arts and creative classes from their curriculum. The reason most cite for this is because tight budgets make it necessary for school systems to cut back on what they consider nonessential classes. I always thought it was funny, though, that when school ... More..
Education > College Life How to choose a college major: 2 of 29
A momentous decision every college student makes is choosing a college major. Many college students know exactly what they want to do once they complete college and have their major chosen before the first day of class. Other students struggle with finding a college major and constantly change their major, often delaying th... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literary Themes & Ideas Literary analysis: The role of the journey as a catalyst in literature: 1 of 14
The tale of the hero's journey has played a prominent role in creative works since Greek mythology, and these tales exist in all literary genres. In many of the stories, the hero goes on a quest in order to reach some sort of tangible goal. Oftentimes, the physical journey is a means by which the hero receives some form of en... More..
Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts The history of jelly beans: 2 of 27
People who have their favorite jelly bean flavors dig through an entire bag of Jelly Belly's in order to find the ones they want. These gummy sweet treats have become a sweet replacement for people watching their weight. During spring, jelly beans are a part of Easter baskets, even people who don't celebrate this holiday know... More..