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Having been brought up in the greater Philadelphia area, I have lived in St. Louis, LI NY, several localities in MI, finally landing in Richmond, VA. With most of my employment experience (as well as educational background) being in the medical/scientific

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Best and worst bosses: 1 of 56
Having had many horrific bosses during my working career, when it finally became my turn to assume the position of "boss" I was determined to be a good one and this I accomplished, if I have to say so myself. Throughout my working career one which started at age 12 when I started a regular baby sitting job for 2 young, up and... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Easy home improvements that will add value to your house: 1 of 29
Having sold several houses and having helped many realtors stage their houses which are currently for sale, I feel I have a good sense of "what sells". During these tough times in the real estate market, it is imperative that we do everything we can, on a shoestring budget, to get that house sold! That being said here are a f... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Exercise: 3 of 69
Exercise the bane of my existence and that of many others, I presume. Unfortunately, I have never been the most coordinated of human beings, but that is not to say I have not given it my all when it comes to the fine art of exercising. I have tried everything to reduce the bulge from aerobics classes, to Pilates classes, runn... More..
Education > Secondary School Issues The problem with public education: 3 of 52
The problems within the public educational system are too numerous to count, so to speak, the least of which is that it is publicly funded this meaning that it is legislated.A non believer in legislating education or morality, I find this a bitter pill to swallow. What I don't understand is why "public" education is not held ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges How to redo your teen's room without a fight: 2 of 31
Becoming a teenager is a right of passage and not an easy one at that. Giving up old habits and comforting items while moving forward can be traumatic to say the least, but there comes a time in the life of a child on their way to adulthood when their abode has to change with their age. This traumatic event can be as easy as ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Overcoming challenges: 3 of 37
In retrospect what is life but for one challenge after another? To some of us life is more challenging than others or so it may seem, but one never knows what goes on behind the closed doors of others' lives they may have challenges we can't even conceive of. From the birth process (no great challenge, there with a rough trip... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Home repair: Do it yourself or hire a contractor?: 1 of 12
I must confess that over the past several years my husband and I have become home repair junkies. I assure this was not by choice, but due to unfortunate experiences with contractors which led us to become proficient in reading, interpreting and implementing ideas found in countless do it yourself books. It is no wonder the "... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: An older woman marrying a younger man: 1 of 12
Having never been a trail blazer, so to speak, nothing could have surprised me more than falling in love with a much younger man. At 30+ years of age, I had pretty much resigned myself to being a single career woman. In all honestly, I thought I was perfectly happy. Yes, I had my share of relationships, both long term and ... More..
Health & Fitness > Brain & Nerve Conditions Living with Multiple Sclerosis: 3 of 35
Living with multiple sclerosis is a challenge to say the least. This most unpredictable disease, leaves you always waiting waiting for what you ask? Who knows! Each day you awaken to a new set of challenges. I guess that could be said about anyone or anything, but with MS these challenges are NEVER good and usually ever prese... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: I want the fairy-tale wedding!: 5 of 45
Every girl dreams of her wedding day, as do most mothers of daughters, probably from the time they put on their first party dress and I am not exception to that rule. Having grown up in a family where big weddings were the norm, I expected that mine would be no exception. As the years passed and I grew older and still had fou... More..