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I am a 36 yr. old woman from Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada, now living in Meteghan River, NS (south shore). I hold my BA -French major, English minor. I give free tutorials at the local library in French, Math, Phonics, and other educational stuff. I am helping

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Food & Drink > Drinks (Other) What is your favorite beverage?: 1 of 42

I will start my favorite beverage list by mentioning the ones I am most grateful for when sick. Liquid comfort is essential when one is not feeling good and needs to stay hydrated. When I am sick, I find nothing makes me feel better than ginger ale for stomach upset and hot honey lemon tea for colds. While I am not normally ...
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) What are the top 10 foods that you like?: 2 of 50

1. Cheese. This tasty, versatile food is a staple in my fridge. As a lactose intolerant person, I am thankful that cheese is easier to digest than plain milk. This is due to the friendly bacteria that help break the lactose down for you. Cheddar, mozarella, gouda, and some others out of my price range. I love ...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Playing with Barbie dolls: 1 of 25

Two large boxes, over a dozen Barbies, friends, and accessories, a lifetime of childhood memories of childhood, my sister, flights of imagination. They wait for female children of the Yorke family to bring them to life once more! Barbie had kids, sisters and brothers, Ken, clothes, and a big house my aunt and uncle lov...
Arts & Humanities > Literary Themes & Ideas Writers who influenced your life: 1 of 24

Through the imaginative, magical world of Narnia, C.S. Lewis helped introduce me to the "kingdom of God". Aslan the Lion has his faithful followers in Narnia such as the Beavers who wait patiently for Him to come and deliver them from winter and the White Witch, as the Jews waited for their Messiah to come. Christlike, he di...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Water: 3 of 64

Cleanser, life-giver Mud-maker, destroyer Saviour or Slayer Placental Ocean, For what is our birth? Can't live without it, Can't tame it. Water walls up at will In whirling, swirling tsunamis Split-persona Mother Widow Water Has bad days, too as she Gives life, yet takes it Jekyll and Hyde.
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The alphabet: 2 of 31

Anxious, Agitated, Agile Beautiful, Bonkers Cuthroat Cuddly Cat(astrophe?) Dances Every Dusk and Dawn. Funny, Furry, Ferocious Giggles, Hairballs, Hugs, I love my Cleo! Just as he is. Kitten child Leaping, lounging, loving Meowing, miniature monster Naughty and nice. Owns our bed Purring, pouncing he possesses...
Education > Educational Philosophy Tips for encouraging creativity in the classroom: 1 of 14

We all know the elementary school years are formative. I believe a wholistic approach to learning is part of a well-rounded education. Subjects like math, language, art, history and science should overlap and be integrated with each other because they overlap in the real world. So they should not just be taught separately. C...
Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) How to give to charity without spending anything: 1 of 13

Fundraise. a. Collect money from local businesses to support your favorite charity. Offer them the chance to win a prize if their business donates the most to your cause, or sell tickets to a raffle. b. Invite local businesses and/or community members to sponsor a new book, video, or piece of equipment for use in the communi...
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Best shows on television: 4 of 49

TV. Corrupting, stupifying, sedentary demon. The "box" isn't It all bad, though. Used wisely and appropiately, it is a great tool and toy, part of a complete entertainment diet. Try these favorites of mine. 1. BEST GAME SHOWS A. WHEEL OF ...
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values We are products of our environment: 4 of 47

Yes, we are products of our environment, but only to a certain point. Although we are undoubtedly affected by our environment, especially our childhood environment, we are also a product of our own beliefs and choices. We can control our own destinies by the choices we make. For example, you can choose to remain hopeful even...