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I live in the great town of Urbandale, Iowa and work for a large group of physicians in the Des Moines area. I discovered writing in middle school and have dabbled in it ever since.

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Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) Is artistic skill natural or learned?: 3 of 109
Artistic skill is made up of both natural talent and techniques that are learned. Some people naturally possess artistic talent, but with a little encouragement and additional training they are able to take it too a higher level. People with a small amount of natural artistic talent can take classes, but find it very hard to ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Staying positive in a negative world: 4 of 122
The world is full of negative influences. Advertisers tell us we will never make it on the "A" list unless we use their products, have a tummy tuck, whiten our teeth, and change pretty much everything about ourselves. Standing up against such influences takes willpower and good self esteem.Negative people are a main cause of ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: On being middle-aged: 1 of 15
Middle age creeps up and grabs a hold of you without warning. Mentally, I don't think I'll ever grow up, but my aching knees and sore muscles tell a different story. How did I get to be 50? I'll never know. What once sounded so old now seems like a jumping off point for the rest of my life. My friends and I used to talk about... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics The benefits of strength training for women: 3 of 37
Though strength training offers many health benefits, countless women have refrained from incorporating it into their regular workouts. Often it is the unfounded fears of developing "body builder bodies" which keep women from picking up weights. For a total workout women need to not only participate in aerobic activities but ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Go green! Benefits of reusable bags: 3 of 34
Reusable bags are making appearances in stores everywhere. This trend is being driven by new data regarding the ecological harm that plastic bags are doing to the environment.The EPA estimates that over 380 billion plastic bags, sacks and wraps are used annually in the U.S. This adds up to the energy equivalent of 12 million ... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss How to know if bariatric surgery is the right choice for weight loss: 1 of 8
Many people struggle with their weight, but for people who struggle with morbid obesity the solution may not be as simple as eating healthier and adding an exercise program to their lifestyle. Severe obesity adds many challenges as well as limitations to such daily activities as going up a flight of stairs. For the morbidly o... More..
Health & Fitness > Diabetes A look at adult diabetes: 3 of 23
Diabetes affects approximately 20.8 million adults and children in the U.S. and in the year 2000 it was estimated that 171 million people worldwide were afflicted with this chronic disease. Diabetes is a well known health problem, yet many people are not very knowledgeable about this disease.There are two main types of diabet... More..
Health & Fitness > Homeopathy How to treat and prevent urinary tract infections at home: 2 of 13
One in five women will suffer from a Urinary Tract Infection sometime in their lifetime. These uncomfortable infections, also called UTIs, are caused by bacteria in the urinary tract. If not treated in the early stages, UTIs can spread to the kidneys, creating an even more serious health problem. Ben Franklin once said, "An o... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Website reviews: TasteofHome.com: 2 of 13
The website tasteofhome.com, offers recipes, meal suggestions, gift ideas, cooking videos, and so much more, for anyone who cooks or loves to eat. Whether you're an old friend of the Taste of Home magazines or a newcomer, the tasteofhome.com website has something for everyone, especially busy cooks.The Taste of Home family of... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Facts & Resources Animal facts: Armadillo: 5 of 28
There are three things most people think of when the armadillo is mentioned. One is its very hard shell, the second is the ability to curl up into a tight ball when threatened, and the third is road kill. Yet there is much more to an armadillo than meets the eye, especially when seen in the middle of the road from a passing c... More..