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I'm an independent artist and writer originally from California, but currently located in Montana. I have been a creative individual for literally as long as I can remember and have always relied on my creativity as a means of self-expression, as well as

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Computers & Technology > Internet Trends Should employers be allowed to use MySpace, YouTube and Facebook accounts as a basis for hiring or firing employees?: 3 of 37
It probably goes without saying that we're all on our best behavior when we know certain people are watching. Most intelligent people I know wouldn't get roaring drunk and make total idiots of themselves in the same room as the head of the company they work for, nor would they probably talk about how much pot they smoke at a... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Natural home fragrances: They smell great, but are they safe for your family?: 1 of 12
We are all familiar with how powerful a reaction scent can have on us, and with how pleasant a home that smells fragrant and inviting can be. Quite a few of us very likely enjoy using some form of home fragrance product on the market today to help us achieve the atmosphere we want, whether we light the occasional incense sti... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Fear: 4 of 44
Last night I dreamed about a ghost. In life, she had been a theater actress who just happened to have a freak heart attack in her dressing room one night. She died instantly and was found slumped over at her vanity table. She had been getting ready for opening night of the first show in which she would have the privilege of ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Your reactions to Heath Ledger's death: 7 of 73
I first found out that Heath Ledger had passed away via an instant message from my fiance only a few minutes after the report hit the news. I was on my computer at home getting a little writing done while some bean soup I was cooking for dinner simmered away in the next room. He was away for the day at the office. To say tha... More..
Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) Distinguishing between art as a personal satisfaction and a profession: 1 of 10
I am sure there are a few very lucky artists out there that are paid a good living to produce art that is a true expression of their innermost selves, but most of us are not that fortunate. More often than not, a piece of art is either one or the other. Maybe on a lucky occasion it becomes both, but that isn't usually the ca... More..
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles How to be vulnerable: 7 of 63
One of the biggest challenges when it comes to building a healthy, happy relationship that will stand the test of time is in breaking down emotional defenses and allowing ourselves to open up and be vulnerable. In fact, it's a much bigger obstacle than it can seem at first glance. After all, you really click with this person... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) Happy people are productive people: 9 of 78
There are, of course, many factors that come together in order to form a picture of a particular individual's productivity level, but many people really do underestimate the importance of attitude when it comes to the big picture. We often write our very own self-fulfilling prophecies when it comes to our lives whether we re... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing at Helium (Other) Why you should put your picture and bio on your Helium site: 2 of 16
When I read something I really like here on Helium, one of the first things I want to do next is find out more about the person who wrote it. I often am very interested in hearing a word or two about how he got into writing, what his other interests are, and what he might be like as a person. I also definitely would like to ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Artists & Artwork Van Gogh: Artistic brillance vs. insanity: 1 of 7
You don't have to be an artist, an art dealer, or an art history teacher to be more than a little familiar with the name Vincent Van Gogh. He's a man who is as well known for his recurrent battles with poverty and mental illness as he is for his dynamic use of movement and color in so many of his masterpieces. We are just as... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Is it really worth it to make a blog?: 2 of 13
Whether or not creating and maintaining a blog would ultimately be worth it to you depends on what you are hoping to achieve by having one. There are literally millions of blogs out there that people use for as many purposes. Some people have one to help promote a service or product they offer. Others have them simply to exp... More..