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Kathy Stemke has a passion for writing, the arts and all things creative. She has a B.S. from Southern Connecticut State University and Covenant Life Seminary, as well as graduate coursework from New York Institute of Technology and Columbia University. Hanging

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Sciences > Zoology Why some birds have bright-colored feathers: 3 of 12
When we observe the regal display of color on a male peacock, with his feathery fan-like tail spread out, his beauty fascinates us. Like thousands of other species of birds, this stunning specimen is staking claim to his territory and trying to attract a mate. His shimmering green and blue plumage shows other birds that he i... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs True gardening stories: My loved one and my garden: 14 of 53
It had been two years since my family's migration to the North Georgia Mountains, and we were struggling to make our new lawn and garden worthy of praise. Since the builder used the worst grass seed in the world, we had more weeds than grass. In fact, we had more dandelions per square foot than anyone else in our subdivision... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dancing: 32 of 118
The mirror of my soul reflects deep within my core. Dance with unconcious roots from the murmur of blood is born. A moment captured in time, expanding rays of light, space, soaring beyond earth's grip imagination takes a visible place. An innate force must be released, communes with God and transcends life's trials, joys, si... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Empty stage: 3 of 11
AN EMPTY STAGE Coiled torso frozen on an empty stage, a living sculpture trapped and placed with no gown of tulle to hide her age but with weeping knees below her waist. Framed in light her insides groan with pent up passion poised for release, she now waits long and alone for rhythm to carry her into peace. But I remember h... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips The benefits of circuit training: 2 of 7
In today's world, with demands for your time from family, friends, and work, most of us don't have hours to spend at the gym, but we still want a trim, toned body, and cardiovascular fitness. If you want to cut your workouts in half and still get the desired results, jump into circuit training, which is a mix of strength tra... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed Preparing your child for the first day of school: 3 of 10
Have you ever experienced the first day of school in a class of 3 or 4 year olds? So often the tears are flowing everywhere. However, there are some simple tips that parents and teachers can use to prevent children from experiencing separation anxiety on their first day. * Psychiatrists say that forming a strong bond of trus... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Tribute to mothers: 22 of 69
The Fight of Her Life My daughter and I arrived in the quiet, unchanging town of Mansfield for what we thought would be another warm-hearted, restful visit with my parents. But this time it was different. My father met us at the car with a look of fear on his strong, but weary face. With his voice much weaker than usual he w... More..
Sciences > Mathematics Assessing the value of learning math by using manipulatives: 1 of 3
Manipulatives are any various objects designed to be moved or arranged by hand as a means of developing motor skills or understanding abstractions, especially in mathmatics. Children can use these manipulatives to get concret pictures of abstract concepts. Research indicates that the best way for students to learn is in thre... More..
Business > Business Strategy The weak economy and investing in the education industry: 1 of 3
During the present economic slowdown, education related stocks are on the rise, because as unemployment rises, more employees seek to upgrade their skills to sharpen their job prospects. Enthusiasm is running wild in the dot.com education sector as more people are taking advantage of the convenience of learning from their co... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues Correcting a cleft lip: 1 of 3
When a tiny fetus is developing in the womb, the right and left sides of the lip and the roof of the mouth fuse together. However, one out of 800 babies in America are born with a birth defect in which the tissues of the lip and palate don't form properly. The opening or gap of these tissues is called a cleft lip or a cleft ... More..