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Kathleen Richardson brings sixty-three years of living into her writing...

She began with a vinyl Ponytail diary locked with a tiny, flat golden key. She progressed to publishing her own neighborhood newspapers in her teens, then went to work writing for

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Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Amazing desserts: 2 of 147

During a brief career in a whole foods restaurant in the early 1990s, I joined the owner in looking for the perfect dessert recipe that would keep people coming back for more. We wanted something basic which could be easily varied to suit the season or the ingredients on hand.In my personal collection of cookbooks, I had Clim... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Father's Day gift ideas: 1 of 50
The key to coming up with Father's Day gift ideas that are sure to please Dad is to appeal to his senses and emotions. Small children accomplish this with little effort with handmade gifts such as crayon pictures, painted rocks and decorated cookies. The good news is that there are dozens of alternative ideas for Father's Day... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Reflections: Living in the now: 1 of 38
I heard it again yesterday. I swear it's like a worldwide broken record: "When the kids are grown/through college/on their own (or, when I retire), I want to buy an RV/fly around the world/move to Florida/write a book." Maybe that's not the exact words you use, but I'll bet you have your very own version of a similar declarat... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Celebrities busted for DUIs: 1 of 36
Kiefer Sutherland of television's "24" was already on probation for a 2004 drunk driving charge when he was picked up for DUI (driving under influence) in 2007. He was sentenced to 48 days in jail and served his sentence. Sutherland has evidently been charged with DUI numerous times in prior years. Also charged with probation... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Buying my first house: 1 of 34
I was a builder's daughter who ended up living in rental after rental. By the time I celebrated my thirty-second birthday, I truly believed I'd never own my own home. In the meantime large apartments in old houses were clean and reasonably priced in our village. I loved mowing the big back yard and planting flowers front and ... More..
Food & Drink > Pasta, Grain & Rice Recipes Recipes: Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole: 1 of 25
Health-conscious society that we live in today, you'd think someone would have revised the title of this casserole by now. It's typically assumed that whatever is listed first is what you get the most of in any casserole. With that logic, this is a high protein mixture, with less broccoli than chicken and even less rice than ... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Is pizza healthy?: 1 of 23
Pizza is as healthy as you make it. Prepare it at home and you have more control over the ingredients. Buy it in a supermarket or in a pizza parlor and you can't be certain of the nutritional value, but you can have some say in the final product that goes on your table and into your family's mouth.. Most over-the-counter piz... More..
Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts How the Snickers candy bar got its name: 1 of 21
In 1930, when sugar was an extra-special treat and candy was eaten only on special occasions, chocolate mogul Franklin Mars encased a peanut, caramel and nougat snack in a coating of milk chocolate and sold it under the name of Snickers.At that time, Frank Mars had no way of knowing that this 271 calorie, full-sized bar packe... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Graveyards: 2 of 29
In the year 2006 workers clearing land behind a New York State county barn discovered a lost graveyard in brush so high they were unable to spot a 5-foot tall co-worker walking through it. It didn't take long to establish that this was a cemetery many had searched for in the past fifty years.All four hundred twelve graves wer... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Tips for shopping with children: 2 of 26
For the intrepid parent or grandparent who dares to brave shopping with a child in hand, it's important to plan ahead, keeping in mind that each trips need to be tailored to age and personality.Before venturing out into the shopping arena, pack the diaper bag, fill backpacks with snacks, books and toys for each older child, a... More..