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I have both a Bachelor's of Fine Arts and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing. Currently, I work as both a freelance writer and a college professor of writing in New England. My areas of writing expertise are vast and encompass everything you

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Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore How to survive a zombie Apocalypse: 28 of 29
Now here we have a topic about which both my partner and I have thought long and hard about. When the zombie apocalypse takes place, he and I will survive and we will survive well. Let me share with you our plans so that you, too, might survive the impending doom.First, we have NECROSLEDGE. Yes, they're machetes painted black... More..
Relationships & Family > Divorce Psychology The most frequent cause of divorce: 120 of 120
I am no authority on divorce. In fact, I've never had one. But, I do know a thing or two about relationships ending, because I've had a hundred of those. Both men and women and others in-between those two categories. And, currently, I'm married...so divorce is a possibility. And besides, I think I have the answer:Communicatio... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Good cures for hangovers: 12 of 12
We've all been there. Eyes stuck sickly together, velcro mouth, a head that feels like it is being pelted by rocks as it bobs along a choppy ocean while the stomach churns its own unique form of butter. Maybe you chugged one two many Car Bombs, maybe it was a tequila salt lick, or maybe you just forgot to eat anything before ... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) How to find song lyrics: 10 of 10
I run into this all the time. Here are two simple ways you can find song lyrics.First, determine who the band is that produced the song. I find if you go to your local music store (my favorite is Bull Moose Music, because their employees know EVERYTHING), the staff there can generally pinpoint the band or the song with just a... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Alternatives to fake eyelashes: 5 of 5
What? Mascara isn't good enough for you? Are you going for the Tammy Faye Baker, or what? Okay, okay. I've got some alternatives for big, fake eyelashes. How about none? Seriously, get rid of your eyelashes all together. You could tweeze them right off, have them removed via laser surgery, or you could do what I did in colleg... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips What are weasel words?: 3 of 3
Ah, weasel words. The art of deceptively slipping in words or phrases that lead a reader by the nose through a piece, that subtly set to work on a readers heartstrings jading the way the reader will feel about the written topic until, before s/he knows it, the reader is in complete agreement with the writer. An entire learnin... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Who Wants to Be a Superhero?: 3 of 3
When I first saw the previews for Who Wants to Be a Superhero, I was terribly excited. Growing up in a comic book generation with a Dungeons and Dragons-loving Father, I have always been drawn to the mystical super prowess of superheros in any guise. But, the show itself is lacking in so many areas. Perhaps due to a limited b... More..
Travel > Mexico Touring Mayan ruins in the Yucatan Peninsula: 3 of 3
I have just returned from a tour of the Yucatan Peninsula with a "funship" cruise line known for its food, food, food. We visited three different Mayan ruin sites, including: Tulum in Mexico near the island of Cozumel, Altun Ha in Belize, and Kohunlich somewhere in the jungle of Costa Maya. Absolutely amazing! If you have any... More..