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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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Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Pepper and benefits to health: 1 of 1
Of course there's more than the black pepper. There's the cayenne pepper, right? Right, but cayenne pepper is a whole other seasoning/herb. The pepper I'm talking about comes from the vine plant, Piperaceae, which is grown in South India. It's the dried fruit of this plant that we use to spice up our food.The black pepper is ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs The properties of paprika and when to use it in your cooking: 4 of 7
What would deviled eggs or potato salad be without the sprinkle of paprika? It livens up the appearance of any picnic food. I've always used it when making baked chicken breasts. Americans don't usually use paprika for its flavor. In fact, the common ways it is used won't bring out the delicate hot sweetness of it. Americans ... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Simple tips for preparing your house for sale: 47 of 80
You feel it is time to sell your house. The reason may be that the house has gotten too small for your family or you want a townhouse or condominium so that you don't have the yard work to worry about. Whatever your reason is, there are things you should do before making that first appointment with a real estate agent.Get rid... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: How I finally said goodbye to nicotine: 9 of 15
In order to successfully give up smoking, there has to be a desire to quit. Even though there had been a social push for all smokers to quit, I was enjoying the seven minutes of inhaling and expelling the smoke from a cigarette after a meal or when taking a break. I had been doing this for over thirty years.I had tapered down... More..
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) How to look and feel great naturally: 3 of 5
Whether we want to admit or not, our society is hooked on judging people by the way they look. This seems to be especially true for women. It's sad but true. This doesn't mean that you have to look like a super model in order to be noticed though. This judging of the surface is more for that first time meeting. It gives the p... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why I choose to stay at home and work online: 3 of 5
It really wasn't my idea to work at home. I actually had no choice in the matter. If you've read my page, About, you'll discover that I'm disabled. Contrary to popular beliefs and rumors, employers still are not thrilled with hiring people who have a disability of any kind. In the larger cities, employers are a little more fl... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Teacher tributes: 11 of 15
Most articles I have seen about favorite teachers are written about one they had in high school. Although I did have a favorite teacher from those years as a teenager, the teacher who set my stage of learning for the rest of my life was my 5th grade teacher, Mrs. Worthsmith.The first time I saw Mrs. Worthsmith was when I was ... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Health benefits of cinnamon: 11 of 15
Since I was a little girl, I have always loved any food containing cinnamon. Dishes like apple pie and coffee cake just would not taste right without this wonderful seasoning. It dawned on me that I did not know very much about this spice so I went searching for information.Cinnamon comes from the inner bark of the evergreen ... More..
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) How to look fabulous and beautiful after 40: 6 of 8
Appear Slim After 40Maturity Can Be ElegantI would love to be smaller and fit comfortably into a size 4 but I know that the chances of that happening, especially with me being over 40, are illogical. Life doesn't work that way for most of us so we must find ways to work with what we have.First, wear the size that fits you com... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Health benefits of popular culinary herbs: Sage: 4 of 5
Sage: Medicine from the MeadowWhen I was a young adult with my first apartment, my mother gave me some recipes that were quick to fix and could be downsized so that I wouldn't be eating the same thing four nights in a row. I remember that her baked chicken and grilled pork chop recipes called for one fourth teaspoon of sage p... More..