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Kathleen Richardson brings sixty-four 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 a

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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 w... 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,... More..
Food & Drink > Fruits & Vegetables Vegetarian dishes for meat lovers: 1 of 13
My vegetarian daughter is always willing to cook meat for her carnivore husband. She'd like to cook vegetarian dishes that he will consume with no fuss without having to resort to trickery. As yummy as some vegetarian products can be with the right seasonings, they taste nothing like meat and will fool no one. The best plan ... More..
Home & Garden > Rental Properties Ensuring you get your rent deposit back: 1 of 12
Even the most lenient and understanding landlord will require an incoming tenant to pay a security deposit equivalent to at least one month's rent. A security deposit provides the property owner or manager with a way to cover expenses connected to your moving out. If there are damages to repair, windows to be washed, and/or ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Buying my first house: 3 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..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Childhood dreams: 1 of 11
There was a recurring dream in my childhood, and I only remember its ending. A witch is about to chase me down a long hallway. I'm at one end. She's at the other. I have to get away. I have to get to the safety of my parents' room. That's when I wake. I remember the house we were living in at the time, so I know I had to be ... More..
Local Guides > Seattle The significance of the Great Seattle Fire: 1 of 10
By 1889, the business district of Seattle, Washington consisted of densely packed, poorly constructed, mostly-wooden buildings. The majority of storeowners and employees in this true wild west town were of EuroAmerican heritage. One such employee was a Swede, Mr. John E. Back, working in a cabinetmaker's shop. With limited E... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Quick and easy salad recipes: 7 of 67
For a quick and easy salad recipe, I recommend this version of Caesar Salad. Caesar Salad typically includes coddled eggs eggs boiled exactly one minute broken over the salad greens and stirred in along with the dressing and croutons. In order to serve this salad as a vegan dish, no eggs have been added. For those who prefer... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Staying positive in a negative world: 13 of 122
Ten Ways to Zap Negative Reactions Are you someone who is constantly on the alert, waiting for the next blow to fall, assuming even against odds that it will? Is your first thought that incoming email will contain a message from someone who is angry in response to your email? If the phone rings, do you immediately go into fi... More..
Food & Drink > Tea How to prepare the perfect cup of tea: 2 of 18
In the case of English teas, only the English can show us how to brew a proper cuppa. I had the pleasure in the early 1990s of living next door to an English family: husband, wife and three children. Lesley, my neighbor, and I both happened to be La Leche League leaders. For those of you who aren't acquainted with LLL, it's ... More..