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I am a freelance writer from Kentucky. Writing has been a passion of mine for many years and I have taken it to the next level by making it my career. I am a former daycare owner and director, and teacher. I have experience and interests in many areas.

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Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Tips and advice on "going green" in IT for mid-sized companies: 1 of 24
What does it mean to "go green"? It's on the news, in the media, inside our homes, the internet and even technology. Everyone is becoming more concerned about how to sustain the environment for the future. Mid-size companies around the world are looking for ways to make their Information Technology (IT) departments more envir... More..
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) Top 10 beauty myths: 1 of 20
One old wives tale says that putting lemon on your teeth is a natural whitener. This is true but it also wears away the enamel. Here are 10 beauty myths that most of us have from heard a dozen times. Are they true or false?Fake NailsFake nails will destroy your real nails. False! Generally, the problem is not the nails themse... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication I like sports; he doesn't: 3 of 58
10 seconds on the clock, the last lap of the race, the final play of game! I'm on my feet yelling at the top of my lungs while my boyfriend sits on the couch and reads the paper. What's wrong with this scenario? I like sports and he doesn't!I have always been a great sports fan. It started when I was a kid. My dad watched wre... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Fashion trends for Spring/Summer 2009: 1 of 19
Spring is in the air! It is the season of life and renewal. It's time to do some spring cleaning in your closet and add some new spring fashions fresh off the catwalk. Today's woman wants to show the world that she is confident, radiant and in charge. The 2009 spring/summer collections are just what the doctor ordered. Colors... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Hamburger heaven: Healthy, tasty burger recipes: 1 of 16
Summer is here again and it's time for cookouts and tasty homemade burgers. Working moms and housewives alike are looking for tasty, nutritional recipes for their families. Something fast, something healthy and something tasty are part of the ingredients to great summer burgers. With themes like Cajun and Mediterranean her... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Uncovering a money-related secret in my marriage: 1 of 16
My husband had always been the one to handle the money in our marriage. He paid the bills and balanced the checkbook. He made sure we were always on budget and that we were able to put back some money in our savings each month. We had a Christmas Club account, a vacation account, and even an emergency account.He was a compute... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Most unique festival events in the United States, festivals, carnivals: 1 of 15
Rednecks, twins, road kill, bourbon and moon pies! What could they possibly all have in common? Festivals, each one highlights some of the most unusual festivals or events that can be found in the United States.The Redneck Summer Games is held in East Dublin, Georgia. It first began as a joke when the local radio station Y-96... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My great, true, personal garden story: 30 of 393
When I was a little girl, one of the things I remember most is how much my grandmother loved to garden. She had a huge vegetable garden every year and tons of flowers. She lived right next door to us and I spent most of my time at her house. She was quite eccentric and liked to do things in an unconventional manner sometimes,... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs We're the same religion, but we practice our religion completely differently: 2 of 25
Coming from a Christian background, it was always important to me to find someone who had the same religious beliefs that I did. When I found my new boyfriend I was really excited because he seemed to have the same morals and ideas that I did. He went to church also and that just made everything more perfect. I knew that we w... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Current stereotypical images of black women in the media and how to fight against them: 2 of 21
What do you watch on TV these days? Music videos, reality TV, chances are it isn't the news! Shows like "The Flavor of Love" and "I Love New York" are common choices for teens today. They may seem like harmless fun but take a closer look, and see that the way African American women are portrayed is far from the truth.New York... More..