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I'm a freelance writer living in the northern United States with my life partner Bill, our Malamute Rocket, and Franz the cat. For the past six years I have worked in direct banking and property & casualty insurance. I'm good at both, but neither is what

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Funny parenting stories: 52 of 85
When my oldest daughter was a toddler, she never talked baby talk. She spoke in complete sentences from day one, possibly because I was a single mom during that time, she was the first grandchild, and so she was always surrounded by adults who adored her and spoke to her as though she were one of them. Often I'd be in superm... More..
Business > Small & Home Business How to frame your home business identity: 2 of 3
When you think of aspirin, you probably think of Bayer. If it's washing machines: it's Maytag or Sears. Coffee: Starbuck's or Folgers. Fast food: MacDonald's. The ideal brand is one that becomes almost synonymous with the product itself. You may think that a small business does not need to focus on identity to same degree a ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory America's road to recession and the "sub-prime" scapegoat: 11 of 15
America's panic about a possible recession due to the sub-prime meltdown is misplaced. 'Recession' implies a temporary economic slowdown followed by renewed prosperity. What Americans should be panicking about is our almost certain, permanent financial descent into something resembling a third world country. What a dark iron... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Money-saving tips: How to save money on home beauty products: 9 of 12
If women bought beauty products based on cost alone, women would never buy any beauty products. Most beauty products are created with a very few basic inexpensive ingredients, a small amount of trademark fragrance, and millions and millions of dollars in ad campaigns designed to make women feel inadequate and convince us tha... More..
Personal Finance > Auto Insurance How to find the best car insurance coverage for you: 3 of 4
The way to find the best car insurance coverage is to first take a look at who you are and what kind of car you own. Are you a young man with a an old beater and no other real financial assets? Or are you a middle-aged professional with a household full of licensed young adults and multiple newer vehicles? Do you live alone ... More..
Business > Small & Home Business When starting a home business is a bad idea: 22 of 28
Running a home business instead of working 9 to 5 is a seductive idea. However, most businesses fail within the first five years. Thinking everything through ahead of time can help to insure your ultimate success. Here are some signs that you might not be ready yet: YOU HAVE BOUNCED MORE THAN SIX CHECKS IN THE PAST YEAR OR C... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs Vegetables in a low-carb diet: 8 of 10
Brightly colored non-starchy vegetable are not only lifesavers on a low-carb diet, they are great for your general health and they can be delicious. The deeper or brighter the color, the more nutritional value the vegetable contains. Look for a variety of vegetables in deep reds, greens, yellows, oranges, and purples, and fo... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Desserts Homemade cookies that make great Christmas gifts: 13 of 16
A gift of cookies is as traditional and warming as caroling or wassail or eggnog with whipped cream. Make your Christmas cookie gift stand out by choosing a colorful variety of treats unique to the Christmas season and you will win permanent friends. Here are a few of my favorites: CANDY CANE COOKIES: These are made by makin... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Questions to ask yourself before you start a home business: 20 of 24
Before you even think how to start up your home business, how to keep records, and how to promote yourself, it's wise to ask yourself some much more basic questions. Facing the answers realistically will help determine your success or failure as an entrepreneur, not to mention you and your family's long term happiness. Here ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What value are you adding to humanity?: 72 of 86
About six years ago, I took a job in a corporate call center because I needed the money. The pace was brutal, the work was thankless, and the callers were angry. For six months all I did was try to get through each day. Then, quite suddenly, something clicked inside me, and I found I could in fact do the work and do it well.... More..