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I am a full-time environmental scientist and a professional freelance writer. I have been writing for a variety of publication types for the past 10 years. My work has been showcased in both print and electronic media, and spans topics ranging from scientific

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Personal Finance > Managing Credit How to protect yourself from falling victim to identity theft: 1 of 28
Identity theft ranks highest on the Federal Trade Commission's list of Consumer Fraud Complaints. Even the most diligent among us cannot completely safeguard our personal information at all times. Identity thieves are becoming more adept at stealing personal information in some very simple (and sometimes surprising) new ways.... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication (Other) Thoughts and ideas that influence your life: 3 of 61
My favorite author, Robin Jones Gunn, once wrote something to the effect of "there are two things that should never be taken for granted. One is good friends, the other is godly heritage." I am blessed enough to have the benefit of both in my life. That idea has greatly impacted me, as has the following verses of the Bible:Th... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Is organic produce really worth more money?: 1 of 19
Despite having been proven safe by the FDA, preservatives and additives are still shunned by certain folks. They favor instead things like whole foods or organic foods. The only difference between the two is marketing. By definition, organic foods are those that are cultivated and grown using nothing but natural methods of fe... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) Child safety on the Internet: Tips to help parents keep kids safe: 1 of 18
Protecting your children and ensuring a safe online experience requires attentive parenting. Below are some suggestions:1. Establish "house rules" regarding computer use2. Keep the computer in a centralized location,3. Know your kids' email addresses and passwords4. Monitor Internet use by checking the browser's search histor... More..
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism Effective ways to stop someone from drinking and driving: 1 of 18
Approximately 14 million Americans (i.e. 7.4% of the population) meet the diagnostic criteria for alcoholism. Consideration of that statistic along with the fact that drunken driving was responsible for taking 17,602 lives in 2006, it's easy to see the need to keep people from getting behind the wheel when they are under the ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Meditation & Prayer The best way to pray: 5 of 89
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. -Colossians 4:2 (NIV)I used to think of prayer as something that was merely recited before a meal or spoken in unison during a church service. Although those are times when prayers are offered, those aren't the only occasions when prayer should take place. Although I a... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing for Success Writers: How to handle rejection: 2 of 33
You labored for seemingly countless hours, honing your creative skills and pouring your heart into a manuscript. Into the mailbox it went, along with a wing and a prayer. Certainly the editor would appreciate your word smithing and publish your piece without a moment of hesitation.Then the rejection letter (or worse, the reje... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies Recognizing allergic reactions to spider bites: 1 of 15
Rarely does a spider bite become a life-threatening ordeal. In fact, serious spider bites are so uncommon that when they require immediate first-aid treatment, emergency room physicians are often unable to properly diagnose the type of bite, let alone treat it correctly. People who are prone to allergies and who may have exhi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A day in my life: 27 of 390
It starts with a crackle, or maybe a wheeze;it's all just a part of this nasty disease.I spent my night upright just to breathe in and out;For me that's what life with CF is about.Cystic fibrosis, the monster withinsteals time and steals breath again and again.My level best efforts to keep it at bayrequires dozens of pills an... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Issues (Other) How to be a good patient: 1 of 14
Doctors, nurses and respiratory therapists agree that when it comes to being a good patient, individuals who have cystic fibrosis tend to lead the pack. Although they develop some of their "patient personality" largely out of necessity, there's no question about their ability to face the challenge of CF with every ounce of de... More..