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I've recently moved from the frozen North to the sodden Northwest. At least I still have a cat named Sunny! My daughter and I write while perched in trees with spotted owls. I find new inspiration in mud puddles.

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Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes A guide to Jamaica's top reggae artists: 4 of 5
Reggae is music that clawed its way up from poverty, and even at the height of popularity, remembered its roots. Its origins were in Trenchtown, a slum of Kingston, Jamaica, where squatters settled next to the city dump in the 1930s and an open sewer ran through the neighborhood. The word "reggae" itself came from "rege", me... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Older sisters: 4 of 5
When I was two I followed you I struggled to say your name "Don't talk" you told me In black and white photos your hand is on my chest pushing me out of the frame your wide smile Once, sick, you gave me your favorite pipe cleaner cat, coiled as if in a basket I watched clothed animals emerge from your pencil onto paper You l... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Motherhood: 42 of 52
Sent home from the hospital "Not time yet" Came back "Still not time" The time is now, I pant small hard breaths, simultaneously pretending nothing is happening, my arm is only leashed to a machine a little, not much, flip pages of a Kerouac book, long sentences tangle and trip me I wander, lost White McDonalds bag rustles, ... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Colors of spring 2009: 29 of 35
As winter ends, nature arrays itself in fresh pretty colors. And in Spring 2009, the fashion world does the same. One spring trend is vibrant, but not 1980's loud and jarring, pastels. The look is bleached-out and pale. Yellow, in shades such as lemongrass, Bauhaus or plain lemon, is key. Other important (and edible sounding... More..
Style & Beauty > Jewelry Ancient Egyptian jewelry: Adorn yourself in the style of the pharaohs: 12 of 14
Jewelry had a spiritual dimension in the world of Ancient Egypt; not merely beautiful and valuable, it was believed to hold magic and protect its wearer against evil. Though the most beautifully crafted pieces of jewelry were reserved for the Pharaohs, considered links between humans and gods, average men and women also ador... More..
Travel > United States Festivals and annual events held in Mammoth Lakes, California: 6 of 7
Mammoth Lakes, California, located 7,900 feet in the Sierras, offers festivals for a variety of tastes. Do you enjoy brews and blues, racing bikes or indie films? Maybe you prefer jazz, art, or chamber music? Though only 25 square miles with a population of about 7,000 year-round residents, the town of Mammoth Lakes offers a... More..
Travel > United States Guide to nightlife and entertainment in Scottsdale, Arizona: 10 of 11
Do you want to know where to play in "The West's Most Western Town"; Scottsdale, Arizona? Not to worry-this city of 240,410, adjacent to Phoenix, is a great place to relax and unwind on weekends(or any other time you feel the urge). Head to Old Town, the downtown portion of Scottsdale. Once a purveyor of Indian and Western t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Hailey: 11 of 12
Etymology: Hailey means hero or heroine. As a surname, the name Hailey is linked with hay. It can mean dweller at the hay clearing or hay woods. Origin & History: The surname Hale, also known as Haile, Hayle, Hail, Hales, and Heale, appears frequently in ancient records of England, Ireland, and Wales. The family of Hale was ... More..
Style & Beauty > Anti-Aging Botox breakdown: 9 of 9
Model Cindy Crawford admits to using Botox. So do "Sex and the City" star Kim Catrall and Simon Cowell, an "American Idol" judge. Many other celebrities are rumored to use Botox, but deny it, not wanting to appear shallow and vain. However, Botox does have legitimate medical uses. It was originally used for eye conditions su... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice St. Simons Island, Georgia: Activities and attractions: 8 of 8
The painter Vincent Van Gogh famously removed part of his ear, but how many people are familiar with the severing of British captain Robert Jenkins ear? On St. Simons Island, off the coast of Georgia between Sea, Jekyll, and Little St. Simons Islands, the War of Jenkins Ear forms the backstory of a historic site. In 1731, Ro... More..