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I'm a 34 year old woman, married, mother of one and another on the way. My interests are writing (fiction) short stories, freelancing articles of all types, hiking, anything outdoors, crafting, working on E*bay selling just about anything worth selling, and

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Dealing with a death in the family: 2 of 42
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... More..
Health & Fitness > Health & Fitness (Other) How to keep fit at work: 2 of 9
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 ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews The importance of first impressions in a job interview: 7 of 20
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 ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres The worst horror movies: 7 of 18
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... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to start writing a novel: 9 of 23
"Write a Novel in 30 Days", "On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft". These are just two of the hundreds of books on there that tell you how to write a novel. One reads like a manual, the other is how the writer does it. But is there any sure fire way on how to write a novel? The answer is yes and no. On the 'yes' side, the answe... More..
Business > Customer Management Creating personal relationships with your clients: 2 of 5
Customer service. That is what it boils down to with every business. But how can you provide good customer service and ensure that your customers not only return, but refer their friends and family to you? The answer is simple, you must know your customer better than the customer knows his or herself. You must make the custo... More..
Health & Fitness > Gym & Health Club How to build a home gym: 6 of 13
You've tried the Gym scene and it isn't for you. Maybe it's self consciousness. Maybe the local gym isn't so local. Or maybe you feel you are paying too much for a place that only offers a few things that actually interest you. Whatever the reason, you decide that building a home gym is the logical step. Here are three basic... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues How to help your doctor diagnose a disease: 12 of 24
When it comes to diseases and disorders, going to the doctor for diagnosis can be a terrifying event. Not knowing what's wrong but knowing that something could be wrong can put a strain on you mentally and physically and take a toll on the family. You can alleviate some of the stress by being prepared with detailed informati... More..
Jobs & Careers > Self-Employment The reality of working from home: 11 of 20
When I decided I wanted to work from my home, the first thing I did was rushed to www.google.com and searched, "popular home based businesses". What I got for my rushed research was a lot of failed attempts and a heavy heart. The reality of working from home is that more often than not trying to pursue this venue is a last d... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Reflections: Living every day with passion: 125 of 226
For just a moment, ask yourself if you are living every day being passionate. No, I'm not speaking of romance in the physical term with another human being. I'm talking about being passionate as in a feeling towards something. I work for the military as a contractor in accounting. Now, I will be the first one to say I'm not ... More..