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Before joining Helium, my only claim to fame was a letter to the editor in our city newspaper, where I received a $35 honorarium, along with my picture beside my article. After attending a couple of creative writing classes at the university, I laid my pen

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Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Why do you like where you currently live?: 1 of 125
As I write this article, I am sitting outside; bathed in sunshine, infused with warmth, gazing out the mouth of the inlet to the vast ocean beyond. On a clear day, we can see Amet's Island where the seals hang out. Other times, we see Prince Edward Island, Canada's Ocean Playground, in the Northumberland Strait. The subdivisi... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Is sharing housework between husbands and wives the key to successful marriages?: 1 of 59
Distribution of household chores is probably one of the biggest bones of contention between a husband and wife in any marriage. Modern times, being what they are, with both partners working outside the home, man is no longer the sole bread winner. However, instead of alleviating some of the burdens from the woman; she takes a... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Image How people judge you by your appearance: 1 of 41
Being a woman, Asian, and petite, I have been subjected to all sorts of insults during my lifetime, and I am sure many have had similar experiences as I. The worst has been my neighborhood bank. Under new management, with new tellers, this bank first ignored my presence in line by waiting on persons in front of me or those be... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: When you no longer value a friend: 1 of 31
At age 56, I am still trying to figure out what friendship is really all about. Recently, I made a conscious decision to dump a so-called friend because I finally found out what she stood for, as it went totally against what I believed in. I am still bothered by this action because what I did to her was exactly what she did t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness How to live a greener life: 1 of 31
Since North Americans consume 2.4 times more energy in our homes than our European counterparts, it is prudent we try to lower that consumption and contribute less to air pollution. "Going Green" means being energy efficient and energy aware, making a concerted effort to consume less and put more bucks back into our pockets. ... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Best weight-loss programs: 1 of 29
The weight loss industry is a billion dollar industry; enough to rival the giant pharmaceutical manufacturers. Some well-advertised weight-loss programs are actually NOT considered one of the top programs in America. These would be Nutrisystem, Jenny Craig, Herbal Life, and LA Weight Loss. However several programs have been r... More..
Jobs & Careers > Jobs & Careers (Other) Why do people work so hard just to stay poor?: 1 of 28
Money mis-management and attitudes toward "entitlement" of material goods are the root cause of people working hard just to stay poor. We raise our children to have manners, to be kind to others, to build social character; but are rather amiss when it comes to instilling financial savvy and lifelong lessons in prudent investi... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity Why do women live longer than men: 1 of 26
Medical advances related to childbirth has given women an edge in a longer life expectancy than men. This advance has enabled women to outlive men statistically by 2-3 years, but realistically, women can be without their men for ten, even twenty years. As of 2005, the life expectancy of both male and female has been extended ... More..
Personal Finance > Retirement The joy of retirement: 1 of 22
The joy of retirement is one of rediscovery - new found time, new found freedom, a new routine, and renewed appreciation of what life is really about. The ceremonial alarm clock is no longer a constant in our household. Its usage has been relegated to merely telling time and reflecting it. It no longer is an instrument of res... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms An overview of the craziest human names ever recorded: 1 of 20
Are you the butt of water cooler guffaws? Do people snicker when you walk by? Are you a victim of name discrimination? You are not alone. At any registration desk, any given time, when the person sees my name and asks how to pronounce it; the next question is always the same, "Is that REALLY your name?" As I patiently go over... More..