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Regardless of style or purpose, I love all forms of writing.

I currently live in Las Vegas, Nevada, although I was raised an Air Force brat and lived in the western USA and in southern England.

A former human resources director, I've been a stay at home

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Spring: 1 of 30
The Egg Hunt, A Ritual Of Spring Long, long ago, before today's modern civilization, when everything was wilderness, there lived a tribe of people who moved with the seasons. They sheltered snugly in caves in winter. In the spring they traveled to the plains to hunt and gather what they needed. Each member knew that being w... More..
Food & Drink > Pasta, Grain & Rice Recipes Recipes: Macaroni and cheese: 1 of 23
Healthy Yet Delicious Macaroni and CheeseMy family loves macaroni and cheese, but I worry about all the fat and salt. I took matters into my own hands and developed a recipe that is both healthy and decadent. Try this recipe and you too can be a hero in the eyes of your family. The whole wheat pasta has more staying power tha... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee Tips for brewing coffee while camping: 1 of 13
Nothing goes with the great outdoors like the aroma of steaming hot coffee. There are endless brewing choices for your cup of joe. This article will explore some of the more popular methods, including boiled, (Turkish or cowboy coffee,) drip, French press, percolated, and cold brewed coffee, and some helpful products for camp... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Goddess: 2 of 25
Invocation to Artemis Fleet of foot and swift of bowThe moon shines on a well-worn pathWhich leads to the pool where the nymphets goTo aid their Mistress in a fragrant bathThe mighty bear - she roars for you!And none have ever been so wildAnd if I could I'd touch your hemFor less than this mere mortals have diedStronger than ... More..
Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery Product reviews: George Foreman grills: 2 of 24
Product Reviews: George Foreman GrillsWe purchased our first George Foreman Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine in 1996. It had a bottom grilling surface and a top grilling surface which came down over the food with a floating hinge. The tilted surface allowed fat to run off into a drip tray, which was included with the g... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Domestic violence: 2 of 22
Gemma sat nervously in the diner, checking her lipstick, glancing up every time the bell jangled on the store-front door. "What if he doesn't show?" she thought. It wouldn't be the first time. She had always hated it when he stood her up, which he often did, even when he was the one who wanted to see her."What can I get you?"... More..
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics How to prevent and treat lice: 2 of 18
Lice infestations are an annoyance and a health problem. Lice treatment and prevention can be helpful in a healthy lifestyle. There are three types of human lice: Head lice, pubic lice, and body lice.Lice bites usually cause intense itching which may be an infection risk. The size of a sesame seed, head lice, (or hair lice,) ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Holiday stories for children: 5 of 41
THE STORY OF THE YULE LOG, A MYTHLong, long ago, when our people could remember the days when Mother Earth never lost her blanket of snow and ice, we were more connected to her than we are now. We had no computers, no cell phones, no airplanes or radios, no cars or microwave ovens. This was in the days before the fall of the ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Spiritual: 88 of 656
Arcs of LifeSalute the Sun at noon, He shines upon the MusesThe Maiden nods her head, and takes the path She choosesStudy all your life, then forget what you knowOpen the third eye, the arcs of life begin to glowThe arcs of life are bright as the Moon, stars and SunThey do not belong to you, they belong to everyoneIf you foll... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Clutter: 7 of 42
I do not celebrate stark spacesOr find much joy in empty placesGive me bric-a-brac in nooksShelves straining, crammed with booksAnd who could ever throw awayItems for a rainy day?Mementos from another timeTo savor memories sublimeThe headlines seem to scream and shout:SPARE IS IN - CLUTTER OUT!I find such sentiment a boreSavi... More..