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I began writing when I was in second grade. We were assigned a project to write our autobiography and I was hooked.

Since that time I have written poetry, short stories and am currently working on two screenplays (in between raising two small boys).

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Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) The 2008 US presidential election: The difficulty of choosing who gets your vote in the current crop of hopefuls: 3 of 49

Mitt Romney's decision to suspend his Presidential campaign has left me completely disheartened. Mitt Romney may not be a conservatives conservative, however he was our best chance for beating the democrats and a great option for our economy. Mitt also took a very tough stand on illegals and immigration. He was a great gover...
Food & Drink > Restaurant Reviews Restaurant chain reviews: Olive Garden: 1 of 8

Review of the Olive Garden Restaurants. The Olive Garden Restaurant was founded in 1982. Although originally started by General Mills, inc, the Olive Garden is currently owned by Darden Restaurants, Inc., the largest casual dining restaurant company in the world. The Olive Garden is a part of a chain of restaurants and becau...
Sports & Recreation > Training & Equipment Should bodybuilding be made compulsory for students?: 2 of 13

To most people bodybuilding and weight training are synonymous; however, there are significant differences. For this title, I believe that weight training may have been the intended topic. Bodybuilding is a sport in and of itself. It consists of a very strict (bordering on dangerous) diet, grueling weight training sessions, ...
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day Celebrating Valentine's Day: 2 of 10

Celebrating Valentine's Day. St. Valentine was a man of great courage, principle and let's not forget defiance (yes, the Bishop was a bad boy like most romantic figures throughout history). He lived in Rome during the persecution of Claudius the II, better known as Gothicus. This was a time where Christians were jailed, beat...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Remembering my grandpa: 11 of 46

Remembering my grandfather My grandfather was very much a part of my everyday life. My grandparents lived less than a mile away and my grandfather and uncle owned and operated a restaurant right next door to my house. As a small child I remember walking over to the restaurant with my sister. My grandfather would always sit u...
Home & Garden > Cleaning Products Product reviews: Windex glass cleaner: 2 of 7

Product reviews: Windex glass cleaner The very title of this article brings to mind scenes from "My Big Fat Greek Wedding." The father in this film used Windex for absolutely everything, including skin ailments. Although I can't recommend replacing your dermatologist with a bottle of Windex, I can tell you that this simple p...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Turning forty: 17 of 56

Turning 40 I'll soon be 40 and as I reflect on what my life has seen, I have accomplished quite a list; fulfilled most every wish. I have welcomed two beautiful boys who are my life, my loves, my joys. I have danced and sung on stages large and small, but my newborn baby was my favorite audience of all. I've climbed mountain...
Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips Why women would benefit from weight lifting: 1 of 3

Women have long since been ruled by the fear that if they pick up a dumb bell, they will immediately become Hulk-like in appearance. Rest assured that you can incorporate a strenuous weight training regimen into your regular fitness routine without any such repercussions. Furthermore, the benefits of weight bearing exercises...
Entertainment > Hollywood & Movie Industry How to become a movie extra: 14 of 38

Nearly every feature film requires "extras" or background actors. They are the people that you see walking down the street behind the featured actors, sitting in the cafe or strolling through the hotel lobby. These people weren't merely mulling around and happened to be caught in a movie scene. They are all paid actors, hand...
Travel > Kansas Destinations A visitor's guide to North Conway, NH: 5 of 13

North Conway, New Hampshire is surrounded by over 700,000 acres of the White Mountain National Forest. This rustic location is an obvious destination for camping, hiking, skiing and other snow sports, but that is just the beginning. North Conway and the greater Mount Washington Valley area truly offer something for everyone....