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I live in Unadilla New York with my children and two cats.

I began writing at an early age and have since won awards, published several poems and recently published two chapbooks of poetry. I am in the process of publishing my first novel and am working on

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Style & Beauty > Makeup Mineral makeup: Is it for you: 2 of 8
If you've been wondering if mineral makeup is for you, consider the many benefits it offers. Mineral makeup is a fine powder made from crushed minerals and most types contain a natural sunscreen. It is easy to apply with the use of any makeup brush of your choosing and requires no blending. The favorite applicator is the Kab... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Ending a relationship: 80 of 300

Pieces peel away from the skin of whom I used to be and fall onto the floor; like flakes of dead skin like flakes of cold snow. I stand in a pile of what used to be and I am raining tears for you I am shedding layers of you I have outgrown you. More..
Health & Fitness > Mental Health (Other) Is suicide a personal right?: 16 of 57
As Americans, we have many personal rights but suicide is not one of them. It is a personal choice however immoral and wrong it may be perceived. Nowhere in the United States Bill of Rights does it state that one has the right to terminate one's own life. Whether or not it should be a right is another argument. Suicide is a ... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning Making smart food choices during a diet: 4 of 14
The anatomy of a diet is making smart food choices. It's a simple thing to do and yet many people have a difficult time following through. Temptation and habit overthrow common sense and will power. Having a positive mindset and good information can make it easy to make better choices. We all have to eat several times every ... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips Common dieting blunders: 2 of 7
Saying; "I'm on a diet!" is the biggest dieting mistake you can make. It lets everyone know that you are either monitoring or restricting your food intake. You may think you're doing a good thing by announcing your diet to friends and family but you're only sabotaging yourself. Somewhere in your mind there is a little guy wi... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Color & Coloring How to get black dye out of your hair: 2 of 7
There are three options for getting black dye out of your hair and only one is relatively risk free. The first option is to let your hair grow out, which could take six-eight months if your hair grows one half an inch per month, and you don't mind having short or calico colored hair. This option may not be particularly appea... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values When idle hands make mischief: Deciding if boredom causes evil: 5 of 17
The theory and the battle of good vs. evil is age old and will continue throughout humanity. Life without it would be confusing, mundane and bleak. How can you know one, without the other? Evil exists just as good exists. They cannot be caused or created because they are already there. Evil is defined as immoral conduct and ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Brown-bag makeovers: 9 of 30
Brown bagged lunches are a money smart and healthy alternative to eating out, but boring foods can make lunchtime a downer. Lunch is your time to re-energize, relax and re-fuel. Don't settle for soggy sandwiches with the same old sides. You don't have to skimp on quality, variety and taste to save. Dining is not just about t... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) The top gifts for your favorite gardener: 3 of 10
Help your favorite gardener add interest to their space and lighten their workload with these top gifts. A gardener's tools should be of good quality for best performance and durability. Stainless steel is strong, easy to clean, and resists rust and breakage. Spades, trowels, shovels, hoes and many other tools are available ... More..
Relationships & Family > First Dates Dishes to avoid on a first date: 3 of 10
For things to do on a first date, dining out ranks in the top ten. Obviously, every one has to eat and so going out for dinner seems to make perfect sense. Or does it? Sharing a meal is very intimate and can be a little too intense for a first date. Chances are you and your date are already nervous and eating is probably the... More..