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Writing is in my soul! It is the way I become one with the world, opening my heart and mind to things way beyond my comprehension. My articles, stories, and blogs are part of a journey to discover who I am and what my mission is in life. We all have

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Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Working hard for money: 2 of 16
How to Become Truly Wealthy You wake up to face the day and serve your community. The thing is, you're tired. You've been plugging away faithfully at your job, working hard for your paycheck, and even after so many years of employment, you feel like you're getting nowhere too fast. The bills that have piled up over the years... More..
Local Guides > San Jose A guide to the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, CA: 1 of 8
One of the World's Largest Haunted Houses: The Winchester Mystery House There, amidst traffic and city lights, standing four stories tall, with detailed Victorian architecture, it stands where it has stood for over 100 years. Beyond the heavy iron gates, past acres of pristine gardens, looms the house that Sarah Winchester b... More..
Health & Fitness > Cold & Flu Reasons to get the influenza vaccine: 2 of 15
Protecting Yourself From the Flu The flu can be a dangerous illness. Like every virus, it attacks an unsuspecting host so it can grow and take over. Some people get very sick when this happens. Others feel uncomfortable, and continue to function without incident. There are as many reasons to get the flu vaccine as there are ... More..
Food & Drink > Poultry Recipes Recipes: White chicken chili: 3 of 22
White Chili That Brings Your Family Home Day in and day out, I would thaw out meat, make a little side dish, open a bag of salad, and prepare dinner for my family. When I chose not to cook, they either had a choice of fending for themselves with the leftovers in the fridge, or convincing me to order pizza, drive to the corne... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Where do fools go wrong?: 6 of 43
A Fool's Wisdom and the Healing Power of Love It is a cause and effect relationship between God, the universe and its inhabitants, and the hearts of all mankind. We were made to love and to be loved. In order to fully appreciate such a purpose, we must exercise our right to love, without upsetting the delicate balance of cre... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Spring break: 7 of 49
White Easter The ground began to warm. And the leaves, They did appear. Butterflies and birds Whirled through the air. The wind began to blow. Without warning, It got cold. Rain turned into ice, And then it even snowed. Easter eggs were hidden 'Neath the wintry break From spring Children preferred snowmen Over treasures to b... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Got 15-20 minutes? What exercises should you do?: 3 of 21
Eight Quick and Easy Toning Exercises From the moment we wake up, we stretch and move our bodies, allowing them to breathe and tingle with energy. Stretching rejuvenates our limbs and muscles, keeping them from tensing up on us. By performing simple lengthening exercises, oxygen filters through our blood supply, feeding musc... More..
Sports & Recreation > Winter Sports (Other) An overview on mushing terminology: 1 of 7
The Language of Sled Dog Racing The dogs are waiting at the kennel. They are eager to join the team that will run in that next big Iditarod, the greatest race on earth. Every musher has learned the lingo that belongs to the world of sled dog racing. Types of Sled Dogs 1. Siberian Huskies: purebred Siberian breed of medium si... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium How an intelligent pen name can lead to success on Helium: 1 of 7
Branding Your Pen Name "I had taken my name off of one site and replaced it with a period to help with my research," writes Annabelle Rings in her article under the Helium title, Humor: What's in a name. She goes onto explain how this extreme experiment impacted the perception of her as an author, inviting comments and judgm... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts How to get back into the groove of crocheting: 1 of 7
The Gift of Crochet Money was tight. My husband had just been laid off. I was spending countless hours at work, just trying to keep us afloat until he could find another job. I needed a way to unwind. I wanted to do something that could take my mind off everything. I couldn't afford to invest in a new hobby. Even my cooking ... More..