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Martha started her career working on the production side of the newspaper/magazine industry working for such publications as The Thrifty Nickle, The New Mexico Independent and as a Production Coordinator for Reddy Communications, a consulting/information

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Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Recipes: Enchiladas: 2 of 7
To roll or not to roll that is the question! The Mexican enchilada dish is a people's favorite. If you have never eaten Mexican food in your life, enchiladas are dish that will set you on your way to becoming a true Mexican food believer. When I was a child I was served enchiladas that were rolled, filled with cheese and cov... More..
Food & Drink > Wine Guide to making wine: 3 of 10
Our first experiences with making wine came out of a need to do something with the barrels of plums that were being produced from fruit trees that were on our property when we bought it. The property had on it a small orchard with various fruit and nut trees including plums, pecans, nectarines, grapes, and pomegranates. We t... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Thoughts on immigration to the United States: 31 of 99
Why does anyone want to immigrate to the United States? It's always pretty much for the same reason, no matter which country they hail frombetter opportunities. My question is what makes Mexico's immigrants to the United States so much more deserving of those opportunities than anyone else? There are lots of other countries ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Life: 108 of 343
The Vacuum Cleaner Saga About nine months ago my vacuum cleaner broke. I mourned its loss. Since I have three indoor dogs, I vacuum every day. Our house is primarily ceramic tile with just the bedrooms and the den that are carpeted. I think wall to wall carpets are just nasty but when we purchased our house the carpets were ... More..
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce After a divorce: Dating and your children: 18 of 56
Dating when you don't have children is hard enough. When you don't have children your dating habits can be exciting and experimental, like taking your first ride on all the new roller coaster designs. It is all about you, and the danger that exists most often can be dealt with in the future. When you have children, anyone yo... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Bedroom decor: How to design a High School Musical theme bedroom: 3 of 9
Designing a bedroom around the popular Disney production, High School Musical can be a wonderful exercise in communication and growth for both you and your child. It's important to know a little bit about the musical before you start, so sit down and enjoy the show with your fan. Here's a brief preview: Troy Bolton (Zac Efro... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Low-fat Mexican food ideas: 2 of 6
Tamales, Tacos, Burritos oh my! The flavor of traditional Mexican food does not mean that you must always fill yourself up with loads of carbohydrates wrapped with gluten and topped off with a big heap of gut-stopping dairy. You can have the flavor of traditional Mexican food that doesn't stop your heart. Fresh, low-calorie ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My mortgage experience with Wells Fargo: 1 of 3
Thankfully we have a VA-backed loan otherwise, I'm not sure anyone would believe all of this. We purchased our home through a real estate contract. In 1997 we refinanced through our bank. At that time, the name of the bank was Community First. We still have an account there, but there was a time where it seemed like banks ju... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Helping Kids Cope How to help your child stay connected when one parent is in prison: 4 of 11
Going to prison is an emotional experience for the entire family and staying connected to a parent that has been incarcerated is a challenging task. There are many studies that indicate children staying connected with their incarcerated parents can have a positive effect in how those children view themselves and can also hel... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Creative Mexican recipes for potluck parties: 6 of 16
Everything about the Mexican culture emphasizes the family and traditions. Every holiday, birthday, anniversary, wedding and sports event is an excuse to gather family and share the number one Mexican family tradition the potluck. Every family member has his or her favorite dish to make and that one dish they look forward to... More..