Helium.com | View M. J. Joachim's articles http://www.helium.com/users/325858.xml View M. J. Joachim's articles en-us Copyright Helium.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:57:03 GMT Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:57:03 GMT The year is 2009. Halloween came and went without incident. Then Christmas was upon us, even before Halloween decorations were completely taken dow... http://www.helium.com/items/1655563-thanksgiving-history-polically-correct-thanksgiving-american-pride-celebrating-thanksgiving Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:57:03 Why is Thanksgiving so special? What makes it such a treasured holiday in North America? Could it be that people have an inborn need to appreciate ... http://www.helium.com/items/1655551-historical-thankgivings-thanksgiving-proclamations-history-of-thanksgiving-thanksgiving-sacrifice Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:46:44 Thanksgiving requires time and preparation to allow the host a chance to visit with relatives and friends. One of the things you can do if you are ... http://www.helium.com/items/1655496-thanksgiving-planning-thanksgiving-preparing-the-thanksgiving-meal-thanksgiving-schedule Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:50:09 Winter is upon us, and with it the need to buy warmer clothes, especially for kids who have grown a bit more than expected over the summer. Buying ... http://www.helium.com/items/1655449-bargain-shopping-winter-clothes-deals-cheap-winter-clothes-inexpensive-warm-clothes Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:02:08 Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks, and pretty much stuffing ourselves with too much food. It seems that can be done on a limited budget if n... http://www.helium.com/items/1655417-cheap-thanksgiving-options-thanksgiving-on-a-budget-saving-money-holidays-on-a-budget Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:21:55 Ingrown toenails are positively painful. They occur when the base of the nail doesn't grow out properly, and sometimes curves into the skin that's ... http://www.helium.com/items/1655357-treating-ingrown-toenails-how-ingrown-toenails-grow-facts-about-ingrown-toenails-podiatrists Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:19:39 Why do doctors make us wait so long to be seen? They schedule appointments and expect, even ask us to arrive early so we don't waste their time. On... http://www.helium.com/items/1655320-waiting-to-see-the-doctor-scheduling-doctor-appointments-planning-to-see-your-doctor Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:45:05 It was a hectic lunch hour when my son and I walked into the Carl's Jr. on McKellips Road in Mesa, Arizona. We'd spent most of the morning at the ... http://www.helium.com/items/1655282-great-burgers-in-mesa-arizona-fast-food-dining-in-mesa-carls-junior-review Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:14:21 What does it mean to be politically correct? Is there really such a thing? The idea that anyone in this world can get through an entire lifetime, l... http://www.helium.com/items/1654916-politically-correct-expressing-opinions-morality-code-of-ethics-politics-right-and-wrong Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:00:15 Teenagers are very special individuals. They are no longer the adorable little children you used to cuddle so much. Instead they are the strong, co... http://www.helium.com/items/1654393-teenagers-parenting-teenagers-parenting-philosophies-understanding-teenagers Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:03:39 Teaching your teenager to drive can be a little nerve racking. They have memorized every rule in the book, literally. At least while they are study... http://www.helium.com/items/1654361-teenagers-teaching-teens-to-drive-lessons-teens-learn-parenting-teenagers Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:28:23 Though the parking lot looks full when the Mesa Public Library Red Mountain Branch is open, you won't feel crowded browsing through the stacks and ... http://www.helium.com/items/1654195-mesa-arizonathings-to-do-in-mesa-mesa-public-resources-libraries-in-mesa-city-in-a-desert Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:31:50 Perseverance is one of the greatest things you can give yourself. Set a difficult goal and make it happen, no matter what. When you think about wha... http://www.helium.com/items/1654094-philosophy-of-self-determination-overcoming-obstacles-steadfastness-conquering-self Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:19:21 From the moment it graced the strip mall, the Panda Express located at 2015 N. Power Rd. in Mesa has been a favorite restaurant of mine. I've been ... http://www.helium.com/items/1653991-panda-express-restaurant-review-chinese-food-in-mesa-great-dining-in-mesa-arizona Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:01:18 Just outside of Mesa, Arizona, if you take State Route 88 (Power Road) north, winding into the mountains of the Tonto National Forest, you will fin... http://www.helium.com/items/1653937-tortilla-flat-arizona-mesa-roosevelt-dam-apache-trail-western-ghost-towns Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:12:06 Mesa is one of the United States fastest growing cities, and is considered one of the largest suburbs in the country. Somehow that isn't surprisin... http://www.helium.com/items/1653871-mesa-arizonahiking-things-to-do-in-mesa-wildlife-in-mesa-beauty-of-mesa-city-in-a-desert Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:09:56 Peter Piper Pizza on Power Road in Mesa is a great place to hang with a large group of family and friends. The play area is large and located in th... http://www.helium.com/items/1653818-pizza-reviews-birthday-party-places-entertainment-for-kids-things-to-do-in-mesa Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:26:51 If you're going to be a writer, you need to write. You need to get into the habit of writing, and avoid letting anything else distract you from doi... http://www.helium.com/items/1653785-writing-inspiration-producing-lots-of-writing-creative-writing-fixing-writers-block Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:49:52 You are greeted by several of the nicest people you would ever want to meet as you enter Fry's Marketplace, located at 5941 E. McKellips Rd. in eas... http://www.helium.com/items/1653753-things-to-do-in-mesa-cheap-groceries-mesa-grocery-store-reviews-mesa-sushi-bars-mesa-starbucks Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:23:44 Locals happily refer to it as the friendly, neighborhood, two dollar theater. It's the one you visit when funds are tight, summer is hot, or you're... http://www.helium.com/items/1653699-things-to-do-in-mesa-cheap-movies-mesa-superstition-springs-mall-supersaver-movies Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:38:19 Located on the southeast corner of Brown and Higley Roads is a fairly decent sized strip mall. Flanked by Kentucky Fried Chicken and Applebee's dra... http://www.helium.com/items/1653637-broadway-palm-dinner-theater-mesa-entertainment-things-to-do-in-mesa-az Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:41:49 Ah, yes, the holidays are encroaching as your favorite writer taps hurriedly on the keyboard. They have thoughts to get down and ideas to express. ... http://www.helium.com/items/1653156-gifts-to-get-writers-great-gift-ideas-unique-christmas-presents-for-writers Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:28:32 She sits there night after night, crocheting while she watches television or listens to the radio. This is her down time, and she couldn't be happi... http://www.helium.com/items/1653115-crochet-gifts-gifts-for-crocheters-antique-crochet-hooks-old-crochet-patterns-yarn-museums Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:48:05 America, the land of the free, birth place of democracy is divided. It's the people against the politicians, the Republicans against the Democrats,... http://www.helium.com/items/1652894-democracy-freedom-in-america-liberty-prejudice-religious-persecution-anti-government Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:26:39 It starts out innocently enough. One little controversial email makes its way to you, and you have an opinion about who is right and who is wrong. ... http://www.helium.com/items/1652816-mass-hysteria-spreading-hatred-promoting-prejudice-chain-emails-sociology Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:12:37 As a society, we need to encourage our kids to go to college. There are many ways to do this, not the least of which is communicating with them ab... http://www.helium.com/items/1652581-college-helping-kids-want-to-go-to-college-encouraging-higher-education-education-opportunities Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:42:35 They're our kids, the future generation. Whether we gave birth to them or not, we are responsible for how they get raised in today's society. It is... http://www.helium.com/items/1652482-education-preparing-kids-for-college-importance-of-college-education-higher-education Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:10:20 Christmas ornaments make great gifts for the holidays. Creating your own designs and making personalized Christmas ornaments is a wonderful holida... http://www.helium.com/items/1652450-christmas-decorations-handmade-ornaments-recycling-cd-roms-easy-to-make-gifts Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:33:16