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I am a freelance writer living and working in Charlotte, NC but originally from Northern California. I have four children, three grandchildren and my husband and I share our home with Maggie the Wonder Dog.

I have worked as a reporter and editor for a newspaper,

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dreams: 32 of 654
The Way of DreamsDreams vanish in the dusky dawn,Like woodsmoke spiraling on the wind.Our minds reach out in futile attempts,To grasp the images within.Then a touch, a taste, a fragment,And you're teased into feigned recall.But just when the dream starts to return,There's no recollection at all! More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Unique Gifts Giving nonmaterial gifts that mean a lot: 2 of 12
Gifts from the Heart for the Critically IllEncouragement BookletWhen one of my co-workers was stricken with cancer for the third time, the office wanted to give her something meaningful. I came up with a unique idea to make an encouragement booklet and though she is now in remission, she still keeps this booklet close.Keep th... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips The benefits of regular exercise: 3 of 15
What is the single best thing you can do for your health? Lower the fat in your diet, cut back on the carbohydrates, get regular exercise, or take vitamins and supplements? While all of these can be beneficial, if you chose exercise, you are right! From head to toe, moving your body on a regular basis will improve your overal... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Truth: 10 of 26
This is my truth. I have heart disease. I don't think I have acknowledged that fact until this very moment. I still haven't said it aloud. Heart disease? Me? Oh, yes, me. There is no doubt about it. Almost five years ago, I had quadruple bypass surgery and there weren't any clues, signs or portents in the weeks, months or yea... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Lavender-honey ice cream: 2 of 4
Lavender is so good for you, this Double Lavender-Honey Ice Cream could almost be considered a prescription for good health! Enjoy the rich, creamy dessert with a cookie or two!Ingredients:1 cup whole milk (low fat milk won't work well)2 cups heavy cream1/2 cup lavender honey (available in gourmet food stores or on-line)1 tab... More..
Jobs & Careers > Managing Your Career (Other) How to build a case for telecommuting: 16 of 30
While telecommuting is gaining momentum in the American workplace, it still isn't an option for most employees. The concept has merit, and if you add the rising cost of gas to the picture, it can be considered a financially smart move, too. Plus, less driving is an environmentally wise choice. So how does the working professi... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior All about bamboo flooring: 3 of 5
What grows faster than a speeding bullet, is more powerful than the bombs of Hiroshima, and is able to leap up to 4 feet per day? Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it Kudzu? No, it's Super Bamboo!But wait, there's more! Bamboo also gobbles up carbon dioxide and puts back 30 percent more oxygen into the atmosphere than trees. It... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Sizes & Fit My clothes are too big: What to wear after you've lost weight: 2 of 3
You've lost weight congratulations! A slimmer, trimmer, healthier body usually means the old clothes don't fit right anymore. If your budget doesn't allow for a whole new wardrobe or if you are still in the process of shedding pounds, here are 10 great ideas to show off the new you and not break the bank!1. Try cinching a bel... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Parenting: 38 of 52
Mother's MathWhen I say I have four children,People ask me this,How do you divide love equally,And not just hit and miss?I tell them it's quite easyAnd when they ask me why.Love doesn't divide, I tell themLove can only multiply! More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Time-saving tips for an efficient and organized office: 6 of 7
Home offices are often clutter magnets and a catch all for everyone in the family. Simple tasks like paying a few bills can become monumental when your space is unorganized. If you've ever lost important papers on a messy desk, you know how frustrating that can be. Since it isn't likely you will be entertaining the cast from ... More..