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I love writing, drawing, music, photography... in fact just about anything that involves creativity, stretching the imagination, viewing life from a different perspective. Its how I relieve stress. Its how I freshen the mundane. Its how I color my world.

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Pets & Animals > Cat Training How to train your house cat: 6 of 10
Growing up, I heard stories of the intelligent and well-trained dogs that both my mom and dad had as kids. I can't remember hearing even one story about pet cats they may have had. We had our share of dogs when I was a kid, too, but unlike my parents, its the cats I remember the most. One cat in particular holds a special pl... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Libertarian is an alternative for the weary: 3 of 5
I can't listen to either one of these presidential candidates any more. I watched the vice-presidential debate and the first two presidential debates. I decided it was a waste of my time to watch the third presidential debate. This year I dislike them both. They both represent to me what's wrong in Washington. I don't want e... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Clothing Laundry tips and tricks: 13 of 20
I find it very interesting that fabric softener is one of those products that have become almost obsolete. The companies that make fabric softener are very clever. They have found new ways to package and market the product in such a way that the unsuspecting public actually thinks they are buying something completely new. An... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior How to choose the right lighting for your entire house: 4 of 5
Back in the simpler days of black and white TV and vinyl records, interior home lighting was simpler, too. Home lighting design consisted of a single ceiling fixture. A flick of a switch, and voila! there was your light. This 75-watt solution was often enhanced by painting the walls a stark white so that this inefficient lig... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues How to tell if you are getting enough calcium in your diet: 7 of 7
if you were to ask 100 people on the street to list the negative effects of a calcium-deficient diet, most would be hard-pressed to come up with more than one. It is wide-spread knowledge that osteoporosis can be caused by a calcium-deficient diet, but that is not the end of the story. There are several health problems known... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Personalized printing companies compared: 5 of 5
It used to be that if you wanted a mug or a t-shirt with your company logo and tag line, you went to a specialty promotional products company. You ordered hundreds or even thousands of one item with one design printed on it. And, you limited your color choices because the more colors you used, the more it would cost. However... More..