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I'm a native New Englander, from Andover, Massachusetts, currently living in Texas. I've been a member of the Episcopal Church, since 1977, and attend a parish in the Diocese of Northwest Texas. As well as being a freelance writer, I'm the co-owner of The

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Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Experiences with ghosts: 5 of 122
As a child, I often sensed a presence near me when there was no one else nearby. I would sometimes hear a voice whispering to me but just thought it was my imagination.We lived in a large Victorian era house in New England that could be rather creepy after dark. It was the kind of house that had a large living room that opene... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Playing online games for relaxation and escape: 4 of 14
I'm the co-owner of an online business and a freelance writer. Consequently, I keep rather odd hours, and I find playing games online is a great way to escape daily pressures or unwind at the end of the day. My day starts very early, so when I take breaks, I'll sometimes play games rather than sitting in front of the tv, and ... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health How to help feral cats: 6 of 14
The feral cat overpopulation in the United States has for a long time been the subject of debate between animal welfare advocates and those who just wanted to be rid of the cats. Many felt that the only method of handling this crisis was to trap and kill them.Since communities across the country have implemented TNR (trap/neu... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Reasons for spaying and neutering cats: 2 of 4
According to statistics of the Humane Society of the United States (www.hsus.org)there are an estimated 60 million feral cats in the U.S., although the numbers could be even higher. Thirty six percent of all U.S. households own one cat, and fifty six percent own more than one. However, only about eighteen percent are adopted ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Competitive Internet games and social interaction: 1 of 2
The popularity of competitive internet games has skyrocketed over the last few years. One of the most popular of the sites is Pogo.com. Pogo was launched in 1999, and took over www.ten.net (Total Entertainment Network), with only a few games. Poppit, one of my favorites, was released in 2000. Club Pogo became available to the... More..
Style & Beauty > Anti-Aging Anti-aging skin care treatments: 17 of 29
Hundreds of anti aging products and treatments are on the market with promises to reverse the appearance of lines, wrinkles and skin imperfections. When I was growing up, my mother simply kept a jar of cold cream on her dresser, and outside of washing her face thoroughly in the morning and at night, that was all she used. Tod... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My cat (s): 28 of 37
Memorial Day weekend was warm and sunny, and a great time to do some yard work. I was working on the flower beds when I heard a very faint meow. I stopped and listened, and there it was again, but I couldn't tell where it was coming from. As I walked toward the front porch, the meowing became a little louder and more plaintiv... More..
Hobbies & Games > Beading & Jewelry Making Where to buy supplies for handcrafted jewelry: 4 of 5
I've been doing beadwork for the last five years. When I first got started, the obvious choices to buy supplies were Michaels and Hobby Lobby. Both stores have a good selection of beads, crystals, semi precious stones, findings, and tools for the beginner as well as for the advanced beader. I've found that the best time to bu... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms The power of prayer: 46 of 56
Job replied to the Lord:" You ask, who is this that questions my wisdom with such ignorance?" It is I. And I was talking about things I did not understand." Job 42: 1-3,6 I have heard people complain that they prayed to God when they needed His help and He didn't answer them, so they decide that prayer doesn't help, keep on t... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training How to help a timid rescue dog: 21 of 23
To help any rescue dog, but in particular one who is timid, the first thing to keep in mind is that you're going to have to spend a lot of time gaining the dog's trust. The circumstances are different with every dog. Sometimes the dog had to be relinquished because the family was no longer able to keep it. The dog may have be... More..