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I can't remember a time when I didn't feel the need to write.

My desire to pursue the written word has constantly bubbled to the surface of my life. Because of this persistence, my education now includes a Certificate in Journalism and a Diploma in Associate

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My great, true, personal garden story: 10 of 392
MRS. PEG'S GARDEN"My God, what happened to the garden?"My wife's words from the summer of 1983 still echo in my head. A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens best describes my first experience in the gardening world: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of....well, gard... More..
Jobs & Careers > Self-Employment To be or not to be self-employed: 1 of 38
To be self-employed, or not to be self-employed: that is the question.In the late sixteenth century in England, William Shakespeare, part owner of Lord Chamberlain's Men and later the Globe Theatre, quite possibly asked himself that very question. And we're lucky he did, for he might not have had the time or the freedom of mi... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Create your life list: 5 of 90
Climb Mount Everest. Row the Pacific. Forgive a sibling.Madame Curie once wrote this about achievement: "One never notices what has been done; one can only see what remains to be done."Across North America, people of all ages are creating their life list - personal aspirations they wish to achieve before they kick the bucket... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit & Debt (Other) How the recent financial crisis has affected you negatively and the steps you are taking to correct the situation: 3 of 44
Did the financial crisis sneak up on you?Did you see it coming? Did you prepare for it? Yes? No? Sort of?Perhaps I started out better than some people. Last year my wife and I split our marriage in half. We sold our house, split the equity, split the furniture and paid the bills. I got myself; she got herself, the dog and two... More..
Travel > South & Central America Introductory overview of Nicaragua: 1 of 11
NicaraguaWith an area of 130,000 square kilometers, Nicaragua is the largest and least populated state in Central America. Known as "the land of lakes and volcanoes", the country is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west and the Caribbean Sea on the east.Because Nicaragua is the least visited country in the region, tourist... More..
Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters 10 Ways to build a resume you are proud of: 6 of 46
Ask yourself: what is a resume?Well, it's a tool that performs one specific purpose: it wins job interviews. A resume states your skills, your experience, your education and who you are.Think of that resume as a Trojan horse - once it's through the gates, you jump out and win the battle.Your Trojan horse should be one page lo... More..
Travel > United States Traveling with kids in Las Vegas: 4 of 18
Viva Las Vegas!Like the late and great Elvis Presley, even your kids will be singing those words, because Las Vegas is "Kid Friendly." From fun restaurants and hotels to an array of museums, theme parks and other exciting venues, your kids will be glad you put Las Vegas on your travel itinerary.Lied Discovery Children's Museu... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Live for today or tomorrow?: 4 of 18
Walk through the valley of the present,Dwell not on the dust of the past,Fear not the road to the future,For this moment might be your last.Mark Twain once said, "I have been through some terrible things in my life, some of which actually happened." The wisdom of these words speaks well, for reality lies not within us, but wi... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Yard sales: 9 of 39
Okay. I can't lie anymore.I'm a recovering yard sale addict. My motto? All's fare in love, war, and yard sales. I carried that slogan around my neck like the Hope Diamond. Oh, I had it all down to a science, all right. I played the game like an all-star wrestler - rough, tough and optimistic. I learned it all; I knew it all. ... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics Nutritional benefits of bananas: 2 of 8
ROMANCING THE BANANAContrary to the 1923 song "Yes We Have No Bananas," bananas are one of the most nutritious and widespread consumed foods in the entire world - and we have plenty.Archaeological evidence found in Papua New Guinea, Malaysia, places the cultivation of this fruit as far back as 5000 B.C.E. (Before Common Era),... More..