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Doris is the mother of three teenage boys and an English teacher from Texas. Passionate about books, movie, history and TV her writing interests span many areas.

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Education > Early Childhood Ed The educational benefits of storytelling: 1 of 29
Story telling is a tradition that has been practiced for hundreds of thousands of years. Historically speaking, "Every human culture in the world has told stories" (Central Oregon College Education Web Site) from Proverbs, to folklore to fairy tales as a way to pass down meaning and history. These same historic tales help sha... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Why the education system needs big changes: 3 of 35
Our educational system, the heart of our future, has been scarred by the red tape and well-meaning individuals who are misguided in what is truly the goal of education.I walk into my classroom everyday, and look at bright young faces that belong to the future leaders of our country. I can't help but believe that these childre... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking Stretching tips for cycling success: 2 of 17
Stretching helps flexibility and comfort yet it's often overlooked as an important step in the cyclist workout. Both dedicated and novice cyclist should stretch both before and after their rides for improved health on and off the bicycle. Here are a few stretching techniques that might help you prevent an injury and prolong y... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Good-bye: True gardening stories relating to love, life and gardening: 36 of 272
The day was cold and wet. Like most South Louisiana Christmas', this one was anything but white. I sat under the tree, looking at the treasures and hoping that the next day, Christmas day, would get here soon. Like most five-year-olds the thought of Santa and presents danced in my mind. I drifted to sleep that night with visi... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Should teacher bonuses be tied to the results of standardized testing?: 1 of 7
In a day and age where high stakes testing is the norm, more of our schools are opting for bonuses to motivate teachers to help students perform on these tests. With educational mandates and federal dollars riding on the results of these tests, it's easy to understand why school districts are pushing teachers to help students... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A baseball mystery: 7 of 25
The Missing WhistleKyle and his buddies walked off the field after practice. Kyle, the first baseman and the tallest of the boys had always been the most responsible and the most hard-working of this fabulous foursome. The boys had all lived in the town at least two years and had become inseparable at school, on the playing f... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Best day trips to take in Mazatlan, Mexico: 2 of 7
One of Mexico's most popular destinations, Mazatlan, with its premier location on the Mexican Gold Coast, offers a wide variety of activities for many differing vacation needs. The savvy vacationer can hit the city night spots, spend relaxing or exciting days in the outdoors and stroll through shady plazas and shopping all wi... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Online video game reviews: Depths of Peril: 3 of 10
Depths of Peril, an RPG game by Soldak Entertainment, Inc, was developed in 2004 by Steven Peeler. (Official WebSite)Entering the Barbarian City, Jorvik, you and your faction are the protectors of the city. You fight to destroy monsters and win quests in the single-player RPG game. After downloading the trial of this game, I ... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Mexican cuisine: Day of the Dead menu ideas: 2 of 6
"Da de Los Muertos," or the Day of the Dead, is a festival held every November 1st and 2nd in Mexico. This festival is a celebration of the life of those departed and includes family members building an altar celebrating the life of the deceased. Like most festivals, the food for the day celebrates the culture of Mexico, and ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Book Review: Gary Paulsen's Hatchet: 1 of 3
Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen, is one of those multi-layered books, so rich in meaning that affects you long after you've read it. Recently, I had the opportunity to browse those pages again and found a fresh appreciation to this familiar tale." All flying is easy. Just takes learning. Like everything else. Like everything else.'"... More..