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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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Personal Finance > Credit Cards How credit card companies prey on the ignorance of youth: 2 of 8
In today's world there are so many luxuries one can own and our youth crave them all. Computers, I-phones, thousand dollar video game consoles, big flat screen televisions with Home Theater, DVD, CD systems and lots more. You can find info and pictures on every advertisement available for credit cards. The ad's, tell more of... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: College room mates from hell: 7 of 27
I was excited about the move out of my parents life and into my own. At age 17, I felt ready to be out in the world. The college I would be attending was only twenty minutes away from my parents home. To me, it felt a million miles away. My Dad refers to this big step in my life, as the practice run. Still, I felt liberated.... More..
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Day care and elder care: How could bringing these two services together benefit both?: 12 of 46
Elderly people light up when a young child is in the room. They watch and smile as if remembering a lifetime long ago. A sweet encounter witnessed during holiday celebrations, when kids and old-timers become the life of the party. The fondest memories of the elderly are of when they were children. The fondest memories for ma... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Learning to ride a bike: 9 of 32
Many of my friends don't remember how they learned to ride a bike. For me, it's a day I will never forget. My dad always had his own way of teaching us stuff. He and my mom definitely had different teaching methods. For instance, when it was time for my older brother Brian to learn to swim, Dad simply tossed his five year ol... More..
Education > School Bullying & Violence The line between harmless fun and bullying: 24 of 85
My mother always told me, "if you don't like it done to you, don't do it to someone else." Of course she was saying that while my brothers and I were fighting, however the same is true in all fine line instances The line between harmless fun and bullying should be drawn by the person being targeted. Maybe they don't like you... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy When the state of the economy hits home: 30 of 105
The state of the economy hits home when I hear child abuse is up 25% in some states including my own. Shaken baby syndrome is at an old time high, leaving most infants dead or brain damaged. This economy can be blamed on more than just money problems. Millions of Americans are homeless or barely surviving at the poverty leve... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Learning to drive: 14 of 49
At age 16, I couldn't wait to get behind the wheel of my parent's car. My father on the other hand, suggested I wait another decade. Funny man, my dad. In our family, Mom helped us with homework and Dad took care of life lessons. It was his job to teach us, bike riding, swimming, and how to drive a car. My mom said she did N... More..
Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts The origins of cotton candy: 6 of 21
Cotton candy, alias fairy floss or spun sugar, began as a dessert in Italy and Iran in the 1400's. At that time it was known only as Spun Sugar. The confection was considered a delicacy as heated sugar was hand mixed and forks were used to make long thin strings of sugar. This process was very time consuming, as they had to ... More..
Travel > United States Family fun in Manchester, NH: 2 of 7
Manchester NH is the largest city in New Hampshire. In fact it is the largest city north of Boston so people from both Vermont and Maine also flock to the Manchester area for fun. With a population of about 120,000 there are always people seeking fun. Be it Winter , Spring, Summer or Fall, families of all ages will find plen... More..
Business > Business (Other) Why should I write a business article on Helium.com?: 2 of 7
Business articles earn the most money on Helium.com. Is there a better first reason? The exposure and knowledge gained when reading and researching a business article is extremely helpful in all the financial decisions you'll ever make. Both reasons are very true. For me, the extra money stands out. I love writing on the man... More..