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About me - Susan Keeping

I was born in Scotland, moved here in 1969, grew up in Toronto and now I live in Kitchener, Ontario.

I have always wanted to write and find if I don't I'm rather miserable. I've written for many online sites; some still exist, some have gone with the wind.

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Health & Fitness > Cancer What to expect while living through breast cancer treatment: 1 of 1
What can you expect while living through breast cancer treatment? I am a ten-year breast cancer survivor and I can possibly give you some idea what to expect. Of course, every case is different and not everyone will react the same way to treatment. My cancer was found after I had breast-reduction surgery. I found a lump not ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Book reviews: The World of Emily Dickinson, by Polly Longsworth: 1 of 1
The World of Emily Dickinson Polly Longsworth New York : Norton, c1990. vii, 136 p. The World of Emily Dickinson contains a short written overview of the life of the poet. It is well written and informative. However, the pictures and letters in this volume give a better and deeper understanding of who Emily Dickinson was and... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails Drink recipes: Prince of wales: 1 of 1
The Prince of Wales cocktail is said to have been created by Queen Victoria's son, Albert Edward in the 1860s, during the time that he was the Prince of Wales. While he was the Prince of Wales, Edward had quite the reputation as a drinker, playboy and all-round bon vivant. On the death of Queen Victoria in 1901, and at the a... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) What is Canada Day?: 7 of 12
Canada Day is celebrated on July 1st. It is in commemoration of the Canadian Confederation of 1867 when Canada became part of the British Commonwealth, which also includes such countries as Australia. Previously to 1867, Canada was just a collection of British North American provinces. Canada Day was established by Governor ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Decorate your front door for the holidays: 23 of 34
If you are entertaining this holiday season, or even if you are not, you will want to make your home as welcoming as possible to whoever might drop by. The first thing people will see when they visit you is your front door; a cheerily decorated door will help them to get into the holiday spirit more easily. There are many wa... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) A guide to vegetarian Indian dishes: 13 of 16
India has one of the largest populations of vegetarians in the world. In some cases they are vegetarian because of religious beliefs, but they may also be vegetarian due to economic hardship. Certain foods show up quite often in Indian vegetarian dishes. Amongst those foods are spinach (palak), tomato, potato, green beans, c... More..
Jobs & Careers > Employers Should employers monitor employees' Internet use?: 56 of 63
Should employers monitor employees' Internet use? Yes, I believe they should. While I enjoy checking my Gmail, Facebook, Live Journal, and Helium during the day, I feel that if my employer decided to monitor that use they have every right. Luckily, as far as I know, my employer does not monitor Internet use. We are told not ... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Bedroom decor: How to design a Disney princess theme bedroom: 25 of 26
Many little girls are absolutely enamored with the Disney Princesses. My best friend's 6-year-old daughter loves them and owns most of the dolls, the coloring books and the movies. She would be thrilled if she could have a Princesses themed bedroom, and your little princess would be too. You don't need to spend a lot of mone... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Authors Biography: John Steinbeck: 13 of 13
"Perhaps the best conversationalist in the world is the man who helps others to talk." This is a quote from East of Eden by John Steinbeck. I think it aptly describes Steinbeck himself because the characters in his novels are amongst the most interesting in literature; he helps them talk about the American experience from al... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How to celebrate Canada Day: 8 of 8
Canada Day is a day when Canadians, who are normally more reserved in their patriotism than their American neighbours, proudly celebrate their flag and their country. Flags start popping up everywhere; on lapels, on front porches, on apartment balconies, and on public vehicles. Many people dress in red and white or wear t-sh... More..