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My name is Glynis. I was born and raised in Denver and lived there until I was 37. At that time, I had gotten married for the 2nd time for 1 year and moved to Greece as a military dependent (yes, my husband was active duty). I have also lived in Tennessee

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Computers & Technology > Website Reviews Social networking sites and what they offer: 4 of 16
An Overview Of Some Of The Social Network Web Sites As It Applies To EntrepreneursAs one of the many people trying to earn extra money through programs on the internet, I can tell you that trying to keep track of sites, blogs, friends, etcetera on the web can drive a person insane. On top of that, I am always looking for new ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Greeting Cards: Assessing the gesture of good wishes: 1 of 3
When I went to do my weekly grocery shopping last time, I also bought a birthday card for my son's girlfriend. When I got in line at the checkout, the woman in front of me casually asked me who the card was for. When I told her that I just liked the girl my son was so interested in, she looked at me with a puzzled look on her... More..
Jobs & Careers > Online Jobs (Other) Online options for making money from home: 12 of 29
Back in September of 2007, I decided to stop wrestling with employers in my efforts to find a job and start earning some money online. It isn't as easy as you are probably told to believe.After doing several searches through Google and Yahoo, I quickly realized that whatever I found to do online that's legitimate, it would be... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness The quest for happiness in marriage: 6 of 13
It seems that so many marriages fall apart just at the time when the relationship is getting that feeling of being comfortable. It could be that one or both have been looking for the wrong things in the relationship. Marriage is not an extension of the romance that took place during the courtship or in that period where you w... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies The health benefits of licorice: 5 of 10
Until recently, I had always associated licorice with Halloween and Easter. After all, it's a flavor of candy, right? Actually, that's wrong. Licorice is the root of the plant called Glycyrrhiza glabra which grows naturally in southern Europe and in Asia. This plant is in the same family that beans and peas are in. This means... More..
Food & Drink > Spices, Herbs & Condiments Legends and folklore of rosemary: 1 of 2
When I think of the herb, rosemary, I think of the roasted lamb our landlady made for Easter when my husband and I were living on the Greek island of Crete. Absolutely delicious! The legends about this piney tasting herb go back as far as Ancient Greece. Students of that time wore rings of rosemary garland on their heads beca... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Making your home into a beautiful refuge: 1 of 1
TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR HOME MORE INVITING FOR YOUDo people truly live in their homes anymore? If you go by how they look inside, you may wonder. So many people today seem to be treating their homes as just a place to sleep, dress, and keep all their stuff. How would it make you feel if you could open your front door and walk in... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Generosity in Greece: 1 of 1
Just like most Americans, I was brought up believing that, because the United States is a melting pot of different backgrounds, we were a hospitable nation. On my journey to the island of Crete as a dependent of an active service member of the U.S. Air Force, I found out that Americans have quite a bit to learn about being co... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Product reviews: Estroven, a natural alternative treatment for menopause: 1 of 1
Over-The-Count Remedy May Be Better Than PrescriptionAs women become more aware of the devastating effects of estrogen, they look for alternatives to help them get through that period of time when their body is turning away from childbirth. Some are still asking for prescription medicine from their doctors. In many cases, the... More..
Computers & Technology > Telephones (Other) Thoughts on phone privacy: 1 of 1
Make Your Phone Your Own AgainIt's 5:36pm and you're putting the food on the table for your family's evening meal. The phone rings. Everyone looks hesitantly at everyone else. Who's going to pick up the phone this time? Everyone can guess what the phone call is about. You're tempted to let the answering machine catch it but y... More..