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I retired from teaching elementary school in 1995. I worked for five years in private industry, then took a job teaching at a residential treatment center for troubled, young boys.I decided to retire again at age 62. I have a BA in liberal arts, an M.Ed in

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Arts & Humanities > Photography Tips for shooting during the golden or magic hours: 1 of 2
Have you ever wondered why you see so many photos of sunrises and sunsets? The simple answer; it's the best time of day to take a photo. These are sometimes called the golden or magic hours. The ambient light available at these times can create some of the most beautiful pictures in your portfolio. For photographers there is ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography Tips for setting custom white balance on a DSLR camera: 1 of 1
In what seems like prehistoric times, film cameras used filters to deal with shooting in incandescent or fluorescent lighting. In the digital age we can deal with the bluish or yellow /orange cast pictures with something called "White balance". Practically every digital camera available today, from the simplest point and shoo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Little everyday things that can help the environment: 16 of 31
Saving the Environment: One bottle at a Time.Do you want to help save the planet? I can hear the resounding "YES!". There are many ways in which you can help, even at a micro level. One of them, is to put down that designer water bottle you carry with you to the gym, or slip into the holder when you bike down the trail.Few wo... More..
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders Symptoms and treatment of anxiety: 16 of 29
As you approach the podium, your hands are sweaty, there is a dryness in your mouth, you feel uneasy, your pulse races. You are experiencing anxiety.Everyone experiences anxiety at some time or other. This is a good thing, since anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. Before delivering that speech or taking that exam, anxiety... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Should grading be abolished in college and university courses: 7 of 12
All grades in college or university should be abolished. This would destroy the whole educational system you say. I say good! The present system conditions a student to work for a grade rather than the knowledge the grade is supposed to represent. Students should be studying because they need the knowledge to pursue whatever ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Overcoming "writer's block" for academic writing: 10 of 17
I remember as a child, getting up in the morning and announcing to my mother that I wasn't going to be able to go to school today because I had a stomachache. She would immediately respond with, " It's all in your head, come eat your breakfast."Sure enough, after a couple of mouthfuls of Cheerios and a glass of juice, I felt ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Outdoors & Sportsman (Other) Tips for great bird photography: 5 of 8
What is challenging, frustrating and fun all at the same time? Photographing birds.Of all the wildlife, birds are the most plentiful and potentially the most rewarding animals we can photograph. Creating interesting bird images, however, presents a formidable challenge for even the most seasoned photographer.The right equipme... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes What is jazz music?: 12 of 19
What is Jazz?If you posed this question to the late, great Louis Armstrong, he would answer " Man, if you gotta ask you'll never know". Jazz is a genre of American music created, mainly by African-Americans in New Orleans around 1900. It is an amalgam of European-American and tribal African music. The earliest form, New Orlea... More..
Home & Garden > Architecture Biography: Frank Lloyd Wright: 6 of 9
Frank Lloyd Wright was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin on June 8, 1867. His parents, William Cary Wright and Anna Lloyd-Jones, had originally named him Frank Lincoln Wright, which he changed after their divorce. At age 12, he moved to Madison, Wisconsin. He spent summers at his uncle's farm in Spring Green, Wisconsin, wher... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Biographies: Florence Mills: 4 of 6
Florence Mills (1896-1927), the woman who inspired Duke Ellington's great composition "Black Beauty", is known to most jazz fans only as a name in the footnotes. Her obscurity is mostly due to the absence of any recordings or films of her work. But, based on the accolades she received during her lifetime, it is clear that she... More..