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I'm a philosopher, writer, conveyancer, mother, grandmother, with a passion for lifelong learning, personal growth, dogs, and music. I have completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the local university, several Writing courses in the Professional

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why I will not buy another Volkswagen: 1 of 6
I always thought Volkswagens looked like great cars. My friend Ira, from New Jersey, had a bright blue bug when I visited him in New York City, and it was so cool to boot around the busy streets in this little bug. It had a cute little vase of daisies on the middle of the dashboard. I was so intrigued with his car, that when... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: German potato salad: 3 of 16
Edna Staebler was a great Canadian cook. She was born in 1906 and died within the last year (at age 100), testimony I think to the fact that if we eat anything and everything in moderation, that is the healthiest diet,and maybe the most delicious! She was educated at the University of Toronto, and she wrote several wonderful... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Fruits & Vegetables Why steamed vegetables are the healthiest: 5 of 15
Steamed vegetables are said to be the healthiest vegetables for several reasons. First and foremost, when vegetables are steamed, they have no high fat or high calorie flavorings, so all you get is the vegetable, and most vegetables are low in calories which makes them healthy to begin with. Secondly, steamed vegetables are ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Judging your own parents differently after you become a parent: 9 of 24
It's interesting going through life and better understanding our own parents. I have found that as I have aged I have sympathized a great deal with my parents over the grief that I put them through as a teenager. As a child and teenager I was so critical of my parents' parenting styles, and I always felt that I would do bett... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies How to communicate with children who refuse to listen: 12 of 24
I think if you have a child who continually refuses to listen, then you need to try to figure out a way to get their attention. I'm not talking about punishment, but rather about finding a common interest, or something that they are interested in. I think you need to work harder to create a bond between you and the child. Ma... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Sizes & Fit Deciding if a push-up bra is right for you: 6 of 12
It is natural for breasts to start sagging as a woman ages, and that is very aging. Stacey, on TLCs "What Not To Wear" does not hesitate to tell the makeover subjects that they their breasts need a lift, and when you see what a difference the right bra makes to someone's appearance you could never dispute that a push-up bra ... More..
Health & Fitness > Dental Treatment What is an orthodontist?: 1 of 1
An orthodontist is a dental professional who is able to straighten teeth. They often create braces and retainers to slowly push teeth into proper alignment to correct an overbite or an underbite. Sometimes they recommend that teeth be pulled by a dentist or dental surgeon to allow the remaining teeth to be straightened up. O... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Exercising plans to lose 10 to 20 pounds: 11 of 19
If you need to lose 10 to 20 pounds you need to know that you can do it but it will take a bit of time. Experts suggest a weight loss of about 1-2 lbs. per week, and you can achieve this loss through diet and exercise. Each pound of fat represents 3500 calories. In order to lose weight you need to eat less and exercise more.... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Avoiding underemployment: How not to waste your talent: 10 of 17
If you are underemployed you can decide to use your time to take courses and learn new skills to prepare yourself to end your underemployment. It is an ideal time to learn new skills in an area that interests you, or further develop skills that are not quite what they would be if you were employed to the degree of your likin... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Development Issues Is it easier to raise girls or boys?: 9 of 15
I think it is easier to raise girls than boys, although I say this at a time when my youngest child, a boy of 18, is creating problems for me. I had my first daughter when I was 17, then when I was 30 I had another girl, and then when I was 32 I had another girl, and my boy was born when I was 36. So, I've raised three girls... More..