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Proudly born, raised and educated in Massachusetts, I have now opted for the calm beauty of Coastal Southern Maine.

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Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts The history of jelly beans: 1 of 27
The Jelly Belly jelly bean is the most popular brand of jelly bean sold today. The company, formerly the Goelitz Candy Company, sells nearly 35 million pounds every Easter. The Jelly Belly Company is not the inventor of the jelly bean, however, they are a huge part of the jelly bean's history. They are the company that fir... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Mother's Day without a mother: 1 of 27
Since my mothers death, I don't think too much about Mothers Day. Maybe it's too sad for me to celebrate. I see the cards in the stores and admit to tweaks of envy as I watch others choosing just the right words. All my friends still have their Moms and I notice how they try not to act excited about their plans involving thei... More..
Relationships & Family > Friends & Peers (Other) Should you interfere in a friend's unhealthy relationship?: 5 of 111
Ask yourself what will happen if you don't? Is it abusive, or condescending? When friends are involved in abusive relationships, I always voice my opinion. Years ago, when I helped keep a secret, a friend died. Now, I am known as a person who WILL intervene and NEVER stands by while someone tears down a friend. Unfortu... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Do you favor the 50 percent income tax increase proposed by Gov. Pat Quinn?: 1 of 21
Would anyone favor a 50% income tax increase? Pat Quinn, of Illinois, seems a tad disillusioned these days as he suggested a huge income tax hike. Maybe he means if we keep bailing out idiots we will end up paying another 50%, in order to keep the country running. I don't like the tax percentage I'm paying now. Some years I a... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Tips for first-time and infrequent travelers: 1 of 20
First time travelers are so excited about going away, safety isn't always in their minds until something bad happens. They pack all the right clothes for a destination they've researched. Maps and directions have been downloaded and printed. Travel reservations have been confirmed and reconfirmed. Soon, the happy vac... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: How I learned to live on less: 2 of 36
Who hasn't learned to live on less these days. With prices at an all time high, I dread going to the grocery store. I have had to cut out many of the items my family enjoys, just to keep the necessities in the fridge. I feel like a food ogre. I feel bad when they come home from school or work and look for the variety... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life Jealousy: A sign of love or insecurity?: 3 of 49
Jealousy is a sign of insecurity. In fact, feeling jealous towards another is not only a sign of insecurity, it's the whole billboard detailing how you feel about yourself and not much of what you feel for others. Unless of course, there is merit to your emotion. Catching a cheating spouse for instance. Who wouldn't be jealou... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Learning to cook: 2 of 31
I learned to cook hanging out in the kitchen with my Italian grandmother. As most Italian granddaughters will say, my grandmother was the best cook ever, my mother not so good.My Nana was quite the character. I loved listening to her tell stories and jokes in broken English. She and I shared a bond beyond food. I would follow... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Developing compassion as a way of life for you and your children: 9 of 128
My mother brought us up with compassion and probably didn't know it. Rather than scream while we kids were fighting, she focused on teaching us how we made each other feel with our name-calling and hitting. If my brother pushed me to the ground, mom would say " See what you did? Do you like it when your knees are bleeding and... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Is it a good idea to work with your spouse?: 1 of 13
I write from experience on this subject. I learned way too much about my spouse working side by side. In the beginning, it was nice spending both day and night with the person I chose to love. Back then, I believed it would be great. It was not. After a few years and shortly before the break-up, we fought about everything. Li... More..