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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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Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues Options for diagnosing and treating chronic pain: 1 of 15
Dealing with pain on a daily basis can be extremely taxing - physically, mentally, and emotionally. Chronic pain is generally defined as pain that persists for at least three months. 35% of Americans suffer from some form of chronic pain in their lifetimes. Some of the causes are fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arth... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How to find someone who loves you and your pets: 6 of 87
Had it with on-line dating services? Frustrated by well-meaning friends who keep fixing you up with their relatives? Tired of meeting losers in the singles bars? Get a dog! HE can be your ultimate ally in finding and keeping a good match. First of all, dogs can be a wonderful ice breaker. What better way to meet people than ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Prestige: 2 of 29
The Prestige is one of the best films I've seen in quite a while. Directed by Christopher Nolan, the story of two rival magicians, Angier and Borden, becomes a twisted tale of the age-old universal themes of love, hate, obsession, and sacrifice. The plot moves quickly. In fact, before viewing the film, I recommend you get yo... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Funerals: Not for everyone: 3 of 43
Several years ago, a co-worker lost her eight-year-old daughter in a tragic car wreck. The little girl and her older brother were on their way home from Sunday school to make a surprise Mother's Day meal for their mom, who was attending church services. A drunk driver plowed into the girl's side of the car, killing her insta... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Importance of fitting in: 1 of 14
As humans, we're genetically wired to want to "fit in." Why? Because man is essentially a "pack animal," much like wolves, dogs, and gorillas. Instead of packs, however, ancient man referred to his collective group as "tribes." Like the lower animals, man depended on the group for survival. Each member knew his place in the ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The unconditional love between dogs and humans: 4 of 55
Nothing in the world can ever be more certain than a dog's fidelity to its master. No matter how cruel the human, the typical dog will usually lick the very hand that abuses it. No other creaute in nature displays such unquestioned and sometimes undeserved devotion. A dog is genetically wired for this kind of behavior. In a ... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Clever ways to say "I love you": 3 of 41
There are so many ways to say "I love you." I'm fortunate to be married to a thoughtful, talented man who has used various methods to convey his message to me. Of course, I know he loves me, but I never tire of hearing it, especially via some of the creative ways he's come up with. Try some of these on your sweetheart! * If ... 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..
Travel > United States Travel destinations: St. Simons Island, Georgia: 1 of 13
St. Simon's, the largest of Georgia's Golden Isles, has become legendary in the annals of favorite vacation spots in the Southeast U.S. Although it lies just across the marches and river from the mainland, it's like a different world. The island enjoys a fascinating history. Timucuan Indians lived on the island as early as 2... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Dealing with open LDRs (long-distance relationships): 3 of 38
I met John at a hotel bar one summer when I was visiting my mom and dad, who lived a hundred miles away from my home. We hit it off instantly, but I initially assumed our encounter would be nothing more than a pleasant one night stand, largely due to the logistics involved. He actually lived in another state, over 500 miles ... More..