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I am a retired teacher of British Literature, World Literature, and Creative Writing. I also taught grammar and writing skills and adult education at a local technical college and tutored for the English Department at Abraham Baldwin College. I served as

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Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning How to save money on your wedding: 1 of 26
When my daughter, Mandy, got married several years ago, we were on a very tight budget. She wanted a big beautiful wedding, and I was determined to give her one. By using a little creativity and a lot of planning, I was able to give her the wedding of her dreams on a shoestring budget! Mandy's wedding ceremony was held in ou... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Top Fourth of July cocktails: 1 of 25
Most Fourth of July celebrations are held outside, under the blazing heat of the summer sun, so you'll want to be sure to offer plenty of cool, refreshing drinks to your guests. To keep with the patriotic theme of red, white, and blue, choose liqueur, mixers, and licquors of those colors. For red, choose grenadine, red punch... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Reclaim the holidays: 3 of 69
Ah...the holidays. That joyful, wondrous time that we look forward to all year. But then when it gets here, we're so frazzled by trying to create the perfect seasonal idyll that we often end up stressed out, disappointed, and eager to just get the whole thing over with. It doesn't have to be that way! Follow these tips from ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Tips for keeping your Christmas tree fresh and fire safe: 1 of 22
There's no smell in the world that can compare to the clean, invigorating scent of a freshly cut Christmas tree. Its aroma beckons happy memories and fills us with anticipation of the coming yuletide celebration. The Christmas tree is usually the chief focus of holiday decor in a home, and it garners a place of honor where e... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Kids & Teens Christmas 2007: Gift ideas for teen girls aged 16-18: 1 of 13
Having reared three daughters and teaching literally hundreds of 16-18-year old girls, I think I have a pretty good idea of what they like. Many folks think this group is always hard to shop for, but it really isn't so difficult. You just have to think like a teenager! Depending on your age and mental status, you might find ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Is perpetuating the myth of Santa Claus good for children?: 4 of 32
Early childhood should be a happy, wondrous time, filled with magic and fantasy. In this modern world, kids grow up much too quickly. They start attending an organized regiment of pre-K at the age of 4. why not just let them be kids for a few years? Young children should have the opportunity to believe in the tooth fairy, th... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Kids & Teens Christmas 2007: Jewelry gift ideas for teen girls: 1 of 8
I don't think I've ever known a teenage girl who didn't like at least some form of jewelry, and as a teacher, I've known a lot of teenagers. You have to be careful in your selections, however. You need to know at least a little about the girl's taste and personality. Otherwise, you might just as well save her the trouble of ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Kids & Teens Christmas gifts that won't embarrass your teen girl: 2 of 11
You've seen "A Christmas Story," right? The movie that plays just about every day in December on at least one channel and all day on Christmas Eve on several? Remember the part where Ralphie gets the pink bunny pajamas from a well-meaning aunt and almost dies of embarrassment? Okay, take Ralphie's sentiment and multiply it b... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Kids & Teens Christmas 2007: Gift ideas for athletic teen girls: 1 of 4
All three of my daughters were athletic when they were teenagers and were invlolved with gymnastics, arobics, cheerleading, horseback riding, weightlifting, and running. I never had to look far to find a great gift. There are so many wonderful items available for athletic girls that your problem won't be finding a gift - the... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Women For men: How to shop for a great anniversary gift: 18 of 66
To all the guys reading this: Kudos for remembering your anniversary and endeavoring to get it right this year! So...what do women really want? That's an age-old question that has been addressed by many sages throughout the eons of time. Even Chuacer devoted an entire story to this enigma in his Canterbury Tales. That echoes... More..