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As a professional baker and writer, I feel blessed that I can create art every day. Plus, how many people get to work a day job that requires them to be up to their elbows in chocolate? I have been writing as long as I can remember, and am slowly making the

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Local Guides > Los Angeles Preparing for the Los Angeles Marathon: 3 of 3
Many people want to run a marathon, but few actually find the momentum to accomplish that goal. Preparing for a marathon properly is a long process, but one that can be a major victories. Running a marathon is not a simple process. One of the largest marathons in the country is the annual Los Angeles Marathon. About the Los ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing for Success How to write a great story and what to look for: 3 of 3
Crafting a great story is a fun and rewarding process. There are as many methods to writing as there are authors, however some basic tips can make your writing stronger. I would recommend buying a notebook strictly for story ideas. Just a cheap spiral bound one is fine! I like having something that I can take with me or leav... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit How to manage credit cards during the holidays: 3 of 3
During the holiday season, many people rack up hundreds of dollars of credit card debt that they cannot pay off. Those Christmas gifts end up costing the consumer much more than their original purchase price. High interest rates and late fees can easily double the price of your gift. How can you manage your credit cards duri... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Natsume Harvest Moon: 2 of 2
The Harvest Moon series has been a sleeper hit that appeared on most of Nintendo's systems. In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the franchise, Natsume created the game Rune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon. The popular title has been reinvented for play on the Nintendo DS, creating an experience that is very different f... More..
Local Guides > Santa Rosa The best romantic restaurants in Santa Rosa, CA: 2 of 2
Planning a special evening with your significant other can be a challenge, but in Northern California there are a plethora of romantic locations to choose from. Santa Rosa and the surrounding wine country are home to some of the most beautiful and flavorful restaurants in the state. These four restaurants can be found in San... More..
Sciences > Social Science (Other) Six degrees of separation: 2 of 2
No matter how large the city you live in may be, we have all had moments where we feel like the world is incredibly small. You may come into contact with a friend of a friend, or run into someone you knew from high school despite the fact that you live thousands of miles away. The six degrees of separation theory suggests th... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Most original themes for novels: 2 of 2
"Adam was the only man who, when he said a good thing, knew that nobody had said it before him." -Mark Twain When it comes to the themes and subject matter of a novel, it is a futile struggle to search for an original idea. Looking back, many of the most famous books of the literary canon tell stories that have been written ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Assesssing the value of Oprah's Book Club: 2 of 2
As a television icon and business mogul, Oprah Winfrey has considerable influence over the habits and interests of the nation. She also faces a large amount of criticism. Her long-running feature, Oprah's Book Club, is not immune to that criticism. Oprah's Book Club first appeared on the scene in September, 1996. After the i... More..