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I am a new mom of a little girl, and a high school science teacher. I live in the beautiful state of Maine, and greatly enjoy reading. I have decided to try my hand at writing to see if I enjoy it, and also if I can make it pay!

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Speed of life: 1 of 36
You cried, we smiled.You smiled, we wept.You rolled, we laughed.You sat, you slept.The days go by so fast, my child,And time is fleeing as you grow.Yesterday is but a memory nowAnd tomorrow comes before we know.You crept and crawled,We child-proofed.You ate real food,We took picture-proof.The days go by so fast, againIt seems... More..
Sciences > Cellular Biology Meiosis explained: 1 of 10
Meiosis is the division of cells for the purpose of making gametes, or sex cells. Sex cells are different from somatic, or body cells. Sex cells have half the chromosomes of somatic cells. This halving of chromosomes is achieved through the steps of meiosis.In normal somatic body cells, like a liver cell or a kidney cell, chr... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Logan: 2 of 18
The name Logan has a rich history, both as a given name and a surname. The name, pronounced LOH-gan, is derived from a Scottish family surname. In Scotland, the Logans had a highland clan and a lowlan clan. Perhaps in their honor, there is a place Logan in Ayrshire, Scotland. The Scottish word "lag" from which "lagan" is deri... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Taking "mommy time" without feeling guilty: 9 of 73
A shower without having to jump out covered in suds to rescue a once-napping, now-screaming child. Sitting through an entire television show. Reading more than one paragraph in the novel that has taken you three months to get to chapter two. Every mother dreams of such simple pleasures as these, but finding the time to enjoy ... More..
Sciences > Cellular Biology The stages of a mitotic cell cycle: 1 of 6
Cells divide in order to replace worn out or old cells, and to create reproductive cells, or gametes. Mitosis is the division of non-sex cells, or somatic cells. Meiosis is the process by which a parent cell can make gametes, or sex cells. In mitosis, a parent cell makes two identical daughter cells, which are called diploid ... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Traditions and values in Christian families: 5 of 27
As a new mother, I have realized that the complexity of parenting causes your entire life to become simplified. Your hairstyle must be simplified, for a lack of time and the presence of busy drool-covered fingers. Your daily routine must be simplified to a quick shower and the donning of comfortable, loose, baby-proof clothes... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes How the gift of music can bring joy into our home: 3 of 16
Music is always present in our lives. Much as movies have soundtracks, I don't think I am alone when I say that songs remind me of people, places, and events that make up the history that is mine. As a relatively young person, I know that when the Dave Matthews Band comes on, I will be transported back to high school. When I ... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Where to get great CDs for music lovers of all ages: 2 of 8
I remember one Christmas I was in charge of buying a gift for my Uncle Ed. My family exchanges names each Christmas, a tradition that began when buying for all of the increasingly numerous family members became overwhelming both financially and theoretically. Now, we trade names and shop for someone new each year. As fun and ... More..
Sciences > Cellular Biology How photosynthesis works: 8 of 29
Organisms can be either autotrophs or heterotrophs. Autotrophs, or literally "self-feeders," are capable of creating their own food through the processes of photosynthesis or chemosynthesis. Heterotrophs, "other-feeders," rely on autotrophs as a food source.Photosynthesis is the process where photoautotrophs capture light ene... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Christmas 2007: What are emo kids listening to?: 1 of 3
Emo kids - sensitive, emotional, and poetic, but with a rock'n'roll edge. With a unique fashion, attitude, and lifestyle, their draw to all things with a highly emotional tone means that music plays an integral part in any true emo kids life. Thus, music would be an appropriate gift for the hard-to-shop-for emo kid on your li... More..