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Born and raised in Rochester, New York, freelance writer Lynn Smythe obtained her bachelor's degree in Geology from the University of Rochester. She has worked in the past as an Environmentalist for Palm Beach Counties Department of Environmental Resources

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Food & Drink > Seafood Recipes Recipes: Salmon fiesta: 1 of 1
WILD VS FARM RAISED SALMONWild Alaskan salmon is fished under strict regulations to ensure that enough adults are left to spawn each year to produce the next generation of fish. Each salmon only spawns one time in its lifetime and dies shortly thereafter. The wild Alaskan salmon trade is a sustainable industry that is strictl... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Valentine's Day chocolate spice cookies: 1 of 1
Chocolate Spice Sugar Cookie Recipe Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and homemade cookies are one way to show your affection toward your loved ones. This recipe makes a wonderful chocolate-flavored cookie that is similar in appearance and texture to a sugar cookie. This recipe yields approximately 2 1/2 to 3 dozen cookie... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking Mountain biking at Tsali Recreation Area: 1 of 1
Tsali Recreation Area is inside the Nantahala National Forest in Bryson City, North Carolina. My husband and I had a chance to ride our mountain bikes there two years ago while we were on vacation. We easily could have spent a couple of days exploring the trails at Tsali, however, our son and daughter don't share our love of ... More..
Food & Drink > Seafood Recipes Recipes: Spicy shrimp ceviche: 1 of 1
SEVICHE RECIPEI was first introduced to seviche when I was around 20 years old. My mother always liked to try out various ethnic-style recipes and one summer she decided to make seviche with fresh shrimp. At first I thought she was crazy trying to get me to eat raw seafood. This was years before I ever tried sushi so the only... More..
Food & Drink > Pasta, Grain & Rice Recipes Recipes: Gumbo: 6 of 11
Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo RecipeThe pretty hibiscus-like flowers of okra make this plant a nice addition to add to your garden. In addition, dried okra pods look great in dried flower arrangements making this a terrific, multi-purpose plant to grow in your patch of herbs and vegetables.I came up with this recipe after harvesti... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Favorite Christmas traditions: 20 of 34
Home for the HolidaysMy family and I enjoy participating in a variety of customs and traditions at our home during the holiday season. They are festive activities that we take pleasure in every year during Christmas time.Christmas TreeA few weeks before Christmas we start putting up our holiday decorations. My husband is in c... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Pagan & Earth-Based Religions Magical essential oils: 3 of 5
TOP TEN MAGICAL ESSENTIAL OILS"Fragrance played a large part in days gone by. An attempt was early made for sanitation in home and community by the protective measures of strewn, burning, and inhaling aromatic herbs. Pleasing odors had beneficial effects and vile odors would ward off evil."-Rosetta E. Clarkson, Magic GardensM... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Mulching made easy: 3 of 5
MULCHING GUIDELINESMy husband uses a mulching lawn mower to cut our grass. The fine grass clippings, which remain on your lawn when using this type of mower, act as a natural mulch which helps to retain moisture in the soil. An added benefit is that the clippings act as a natural fertilizer as they start to decompose. We rare... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Pagan & Earth-Based Religions Native American spirituality and animal medicine: 4 of 6
"To merge with the animal nature through imitation is to invoke the primal force of the god or goddess reflected within."-Raven Grimassi, Hereditary WitchcraftANIMAL SPIRITSNative Americans, witches, and other shamans often use a variety of animal spirits in their practice of shamanism in order to visit the spirit world. Sham... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss How to bike off that excess weight: 4 of 5
Biking and Weight LossThe latest fad diets may be popular, because they offer a quick and easy way to loose weight. But in the long run dieters following these plans often gain back all the weight they lost, and sometimes even a few extra pounds, when they go back to their normal eating patterns.Fad Diets Don't WorkOne of my ... More..