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If you live in Kentucky and have ever received a speeding ticket, then you've probably heard my voice. I recorded the voice-over dialogue on the Kentucky State Traffic School video.

For seven years, I worked as the morning news host on an NPR affiliate station,

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why I admire my mother: 1 of 56
My mother and I are very close. I have a deep admiration for her, but there is one characteristic about her that puts her above all other moms. Anyone who has ever met or known my mom, Mona McIntosh, knows she has an enduring commitment to her family.In the past two years, my mom has been subjected to more hardships than a pe... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Babysitting basics for beginners: 1 of 25
Finding out that you get to spend an evening playing with young children and getting paid for it is very exciting. If this is the first time you've ever sit with young children or babies, you need to know a few things about the world of childcare.1. Rates and payments.First, talk to the parents about your rates. If this is yo... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Reasons to love winter: 4 of 91
Watching the snowflakes fall and float outside my window reminds me how much I love winter. Bundling up in my favorite sweater and making a cup of hot chocolate stirs conjures up the beauty of winter. Mother nature's gift of snow along with time to spend with my family are reasons I love winter.BEAUTY OF NATURELooking out the... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) How to raise happy children in an unhappy world: 1 of 19
To think of our children growing up in an unhappy world is startling, but realistic. Every parent wants their child to be happy, so how do you achieve it? There is no overnight miracle drug, but with a little time and unconditional love, you can raise a happy child in an unhappy world.Paying attention to your child can't be s... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Basic makeup tips for beginners: 1 of 19
Applying make-up for the first time can be nerve wrecking. No one wants to end up looking like a clown. And no one wants to look like a small child who played in mommy's make-up. Wearing beautifully applied make-up that accents your natural beauty is an artform, but is easily learned through practice.It's not a great idea to ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) 10 things you can do in the library that will really annoy the other patrons: 5 of 90
You can legally annoy library patrons without getting thrown out! The secret is in one word: subtlety. If you have a penchant for annoying people, follow this sure-fire way to grate someone's nerves. The best part is this: they can't throw you out!All of these annoying things rely mainly on planning. You can't let anyone know... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism Facts on Buddhism: 1 of 17
Buddhism is a religion created out of the necessity to find an end to suffering. Siddhartha Gautama, the founder and creator of Buddhism, and now referred to as The Buddha, learned at an early age that all people suffer. His devotion to finding a cure led him to found this worldwide religion.The story begins with a young prin... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Your earliest memory: 25 of 310
Mrs. Hoover's beady black eyes stared at me through the screen door. She had already threatened me about riding my Daisy Duke Big Wheel on her grass. I honestly tried not to do it. Granny had told me not to ride on her grass. I really tried to be careful, but no matter how hard I tried, it seemed that even if the fat rear tir... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Money-saving tips: How to lower your grocery bill: 4 of 48
The rising cost of groceries during this recession has got everyone asking how to save money at the store. It doesn't matter what size your family is, grocery prices are outrageous. And with the price of necessity items such as eggs, milk, and bread going up, it's well worth to take a little extra time to plan that next groce... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Kids crafts: Paper bag monster puppets: 1 of 9
This lesson plan is from my summer arts camp program "Puppet Making" for elementary students. It incorporates creative arts and language arts.Children love making puppets and creating stories to act out scenes. The grosser or scarier the monsters are, the kids become more involved. This is a project for both boys and girls. T... More..