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My passion for writing began early, writing poems about rabbits and illustrating my own stories about ponies and leprochauns. In fourth grade I had a story about undersea recycling published in the hallway of my school. A year later my brother, my sister,

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The Fourth of July mystery: 1 of 42
Two-Faced Joe and the Lighthouse Ghost My name is Two-Faced Joe. Usually if someone says you're "two-faced," it means that you act really nice to someone and then do something nasty when they turn their back. I call myself Two-Faced Joe because I really have two faces! My first face is the one I was born with. The second one ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice My favorite seasonal pajamas: 1 of 20
My Favorite Seasonal PajamasAs the joy of the summer loses luster, and crisp falling leaves signal the oncoming shivers of autumn and winter, thoughts turn to reading long novels by firelight with a cup of tea, and wearing cozy flannel pajamas. As winter's tightly clenched fist releases the gentle warmth of spring, there's so... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Archives Christmas 2008: Uncommon ways to save money at Christmas: 5 of 28
Almost any way you look at it, Christmas is a big strain on your wallet. Not only are there gifts to buy, but there are groceries for family dinners, cookie baking, and Christmas parties, and decorations for the house and tree. Every year we try to cut down on expenses, but it can be difficult when we all try so hard to make ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Kids & Teens Christmas 2008: Christmas gift ideas for your girlfriend: 8 of 26
You can spend hours walking through the mall or surfing websites looking for that perfect gift for the perfect woman in your life, or you can spend a few minutes thinking about your loved one in order to come up with a gift that will bring sparkles to her eyes, and make you a holiday hero. The biggest mistake men make when ch... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Christmas 2008: Ways to have a joyful Christmas while in a recession: 15 of 48
Forget the gifts for a moment, stop cutting down that expensive Christmas tree, put away the wrapping paper, and don't lick the stamp for that Christmas card. It's not a white Christmas, it's Christmas in recession! But just because money is tight doesn't mean you can't invoke the spirit of Christmas and take this opportunity... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Care Pamper yourself at home for a night on the town: 15 of 47
Life's journey isn't always peaceful. Our feet can become calloused while traversing the stepping stones in the swift rivers of adversity. Our skin becomes dry and rough in our earth's arid social climate, and our muscles strain to carry the daily burdens of work and family life. While it can be difficult to take time away fr... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Special Needs Parenting a child with sensory integration dysfunction: 1 of 3
Imagine a world where the touch of a kitten's fur felt like rubbing your hand on a bed of nails, or the air conditioner left you feeling as if you were in the middle of a hurricane in Alaska. What would it be like if your Mother's hug felt like a thousand feathers tickling you all over? How would you respond if suddenly you c... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Fertility Issues Should the "morning after pill" be used to prevent pregnancy?: 10 of 29
With the power to decrease the number of abortions, unplanned pregnancies, abandoned children, and teen pregnancies, Plan B, or Preven, also known as "The Morning After Pill," should be widely publicized, championed, and hailed as one of the greatest pharmaceutical achievements of the century. Why, then, are women not educate... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The Veteran's Day mystery: 9 of 25
Two-Faced Joe and the Man with the Missing Leg My name is Two-Faced Joe. Usually if someone says you're "two-faced," it means that you act really nice to someone and then do something nasty when they turn their back. I call myself Two-Faced Joe because I really have two faces! My first face is the one I was born with. The sec... More..
Food & Drink > Pasta, Grain & Rice Recipes How to make risotto: 10 of 25
A first experience with risotto has left you breathless and craving more. Reading through recipes to make your own risotto, however, may leave you overwhelmed and confused. Although a good risotto takes a little time and care, there is no reason your homemade risotto should not rival that of your favorite fancy downtown bistr... More..