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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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Sports & Recreation > Saltwater Fishing The best online stores to buy saltwater fishing gear for the holidays: 3 of 3
Fishing for great saltwater fishing gear is just a click away. Online stores offer huge selections and hard-to-find items that your local outfitter probably doesn't have in stock. Unless you have a burning desire to wade (no pun intended) through crowds of holiday shoppers, online stores are your best option for purchasing g... More..
Sports & Recreation > Fishing (Other) What to look for when buying fishing rods as gifts: 3 of 3
A rod is perhaps the most important item in your fishing arsenal and is often a very personal selection. Even so, they can make a wonderful gift for the angler on your shopping list if you do your homework before making a purchase. Even if the rod you purchase isn't one the fisherman would have chosen for himself, most angle... More..
Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery The best barbecue smokers for under $400: 3 of 3
We throw a Boston butt or a pork loin on our smoker almost every weekend. We've owned several brands of charcoal and electric smokers over the years, but we've found that an electric smoker is far superior to a charcoal unit in consistency and efficiency. The best electric smoke we've used is the Brinkmann Gourmet electric s... More..
Sports & Recreation > Fishing (Other) Great fishing books to give as gifts for girls: 3 of 3
When I was a little girl back in the sixties, I loved fishing. My dad, who was always very traditional - even for that conservative decade - was not always delighted that I was such a "tomboy." Thank goodness we got rid of that silly stigma! Lots of girls today are avid anglers who would appreciate a good book about a sport ... More..
Travel > United States Spring Break destination: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida: 2 of 2
"Spring Break" actually found its beginnings in Ft. Lauderdale in 1955. Students flocked to the tropical paradise in droves from all over th country. In 1989, a record 350,000 spring breakers invaded the seaside city, but since then, numbers have steadily declined. Kids found less expensive, more welcoming destinations for t... More..
Home & Garden > Real Estate (Other) Raleigh, North Carolina, real estate guide: 2 of 2
Raleigh, in Wake County, is the capital of North Carolina and was founded in 1792 on a 1,000-acre tract of oaks. Although it is now a large city with a population of 380,173, it has retained many wooded and grassy areas. It's often referred to as "the city within a park." Raleigh is often ranked among the best places in the ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Saltwater Fishing Tips for catching sheepshead: 2 of 2
Sheepshead have certainly gained the nickname of "ocean convicts." These wily fish, dressed in their smart black-and-white prison stripes, can stealthily steal your bait before you ever feel the slightest tug on your line. The fish feed on crustaceans and are equipped with powerful jaws and strong teeth capable of crushing s... More..