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I'm a freelance writer who has published in a wide variety of magazines and have had a short story or three published as well.

On a side note, I'm a single parent of two beautiful children. I have been through a number of trails in my life, one

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Dealing with a death in the family: 2 of 38

My father passed away nearly two years ago to date leaving behind a housewife of thirty-four years, and a twelve year old grandchild who thought her granddaddy hung the moon. Both had the unfortunate experience of being witness to my father's sudden death. Since then, it's been one thing after another. More sickness. Financi...
Business > Sales Ways to lower seller risk on eBay: 1 of 4

You might have heard of buyer beware, but have you heard of seller beware? Once you've decided to sell on Ebay you might be wondering about the seller's risks. You might have some questions like, "What happens if the buyer doesn't pay?" or "What if the buyer says he/she didn't receive their item?" or "What if the...
Health & Fitness > Health & Fitness (Other) How to keep fit at work: 2 of 6

If you are like the majority of people in the United States, finding time to squeeze a work out in between family, friends, the every day home tasks, and work is almost as hard as finding the winning lottery numbers. Luckily though, there is somewhere where the chances of getting in a few extra calorie burners can be easily ...
Politics, News & Issues > Soldiers & Veterans How to get promoted in the Navy: 3 of 8

One of the often considered topics when joining any branch of service is how to get promoted. In the Navy, first by taking a test and passing within a certain amount of percentile (based on how many spots there are to promote in a particular rate), and second by automatic promotion which is when a command pro...
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews The importance of first impressions in a job interview: 6 of 14

Two years ago I picked up my DD214, the piece of paper that was my, "Get out of the Military Free Card". The end was an Honorable Discharge. This was my proof that for the past fifteen years of my life I'd moved through the ranks, went to school, and was at least qualified to do what I did best - accounting. With this piece ...
Entertainment > Movie Genres The worst horror movies: 7 of 16

It crossed genres as adventure, horror and thriller. This 2005 British movie by Neil Marshall did everything but what it promised - "scare the hell out of me". While the plot seemed good, friends going cave diving after a tragedy that threatened to split them apart only to find themselves fighting an evolved blood thirsty hu...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Contact between man and animal: 1 of 2

It started with just a look not so long before when man decided to bring animal into his home. A decision man was contemplating as as he sat upon his couch, elbows to his knees, hands folded in pleading contemplation staring at both a seeming enemy and a faithful friend. "What we have here," man said to the animal, "is...
Business > Marketing Simple marketing ideas for a small business: 1 of 2

Owning a small business doesn't mean you have to work twice as hard or be twice as smart as the big boys, it just means you have to work smarter by taking advantage of the resources other companies often pass up. The one thing big business have is a seemingly endless pit of money and an army of marketing experts at the...
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Do men cheat more than women?: 1 of 2

It is the age old argument, do men cheat more than women or do women cheat more than men. The answer for me was a simple yes absolutely (after reviewing my own failed marriage and dealing with his cheating). But why is it that men cheat more than women? Is there a way of fixing it? I think t...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Facts and advice for potty training toddlers: 1 of 1

Getting ready to tackle the next phase in your child's life? You might be taking deep breaths and feel like you are fixing to jump into the deep end of a pool with lead weights on your ankles. You aren't alone. Nor are you alone in running to the internet to research the "How-to's" of potty training. ...