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Tara Rijon was born and raised in central Michigan. Moving to the
Southwest in 1980, she pursued a career with the Arizona State government,
where she held such positions as statistical analyst, benefits eligibility
manager and corrections officer. During

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Expressions of love: 6 of 205
Expressions of loveMy desk may seem cluttered, with its tokens from the past,But I see beyond the disarray of pottery and glass.I see five little children, their smiles still stuck in time;Toiling with their tiny hands, each unique in their design.That odd-looking paperweight was the first to find its home.Even though beneath... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Locked out your heart: 4 of 104
"Where No One Dares to Tread"I looked into his brazen eyes and ventured towards his soul;and traveled deep within the realm where few would dare to go.I found a solemn empty place, brought upon by his own will;where no one dared to tread and love could never fill.A regal wall stood all around, its structure made of stone,and ... More..
Sciences > Sociology How people become criminals: 1 of 25
Life holds a different meaning to everyone, and the paths that we choose to take are just as varied as our opinions. The little girl that vowed (at the age of six) to become a lawyer, ends up becoming the wife of a mechanic and a mother to six offspring. Or, the little boy who was intent on becoming a police officer is, inste... More..
Relationships & Family > Divorce Psychology The most frequent cause of divorce: 5 of 120
While it cannot be statistically proven, it appears that the number one cause of divorce in this country is money! Money may not buy happiness, but the lack of it can certainly be blamed for a great deal of misery.Few couples ever enter into a marriage with a clear-cut plan for financial security. Once they shake the rice out... More..
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism Alcoholism explained: 2 of 37
Throughout generations, alcoholism was thought to be an affliction that only manifested itself among the less desirable. If you were a blue-collar worker that drank a lot, you were an alcoholic. If you were a wealthy entrepreneur that drank more than a considerable amount of Scotch, you were merely "being sociable." People we... More..
Other How do I know if I'm born for greatness?: 5 of 83
On February 2, 1961 a shy, yet intelligent, 18 year old white woman married a black foreign student from Kenya. Six months later (on August 4, 1961) she gave birth to a son that they would come to refer to as Barry. By the time the child had turned two his father would leave them, eventually returning to his native Kenya.Life... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium How to rate a Helium article: 2 of 31
Remember English class when your teacher handed back that essay with an A proudly sitting in the top right hand corner? You were so exuberant with pride that you never thought about how it got there. Oh, sure, you worked hard on that essay, and you felt that you were totaling deserving of nothing but the best grade. But did y... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The sea: 3 of 42
What grand mysteries does this great sea holdOf seamen and pirates and legions of gold?She roars as her waves reach up to the shorePerhaps seeking more victims to adorn her floor.Her white peaks rise up as if to bow,Exerting all the pride that they will allow.They rise towards the sun with a glistening glowNe'er divulging the... More..
Health & Fitness > Infectious Diseases How to treat swine flu: 1 of 13
The simple definition of influenza would be to say that it is a respiratory ailment caused by a virus. Unfortunately, there are different types (and subtypes) of influenza and a variety of different strains. Type C is no more severe than the common cold. Type B can produce epidemics, but its symptoms are generally quite mil... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News (Other) What would you do if you won the $370 million lottery in Ohio?: 2 of 25
Ahh, the Lottery! How each of us have had our hopes and dreams of one day having that winning ticket. But what if those dreams were to one day come true?Like everyone else, I have often pondered about what I would do if I were to win a large sum of money as the result of Lady Luck, and I know the exact actions that I would ta... More..