I've been writing since I could hold a pencil and have had work published on such varied topics as wedding planning, career development, and celebrity homes. My favorite topic by far is the history of old Hollywood, particularly some of the lesser known pre-1960s
+ more bio informationAs more and more women choose to give birth at home with the assistance of their partners and licensed midwives, you may soon find yourself asked to organize a shower that celebrates not only the coming baby, but also the experience of childbirth itself. Here are some ideas for organizing a baby shower themed around this spec... More..
Several years ago, someone I cared for passed away suddenly during childbirth, and her baby died soon after due to complications that occurred during the delivery. The deaths were shocking and unfathomable. No matter who I asked or how I looked at the situation, I was unable to make sense of why both mother and child were gon... More..
Enuresis is a loss of bladder control resulting in unintentional urination. Although enuresis can occur during the daytime, nocturnal enuresis, or sleep enuresis, is by far the more common form of the condition. Once thought to be attention-seeking behavior, enuresis is now recognized as a medical condition, possibly caused b... More..
My cat Oliver is so talkative that I've often suspected there are birds hidden somewhere in his ancestry. You name the occasion he has a sound for it. Like most cats, his chatter can be sorted into two categories: meows and purrs.The language of meowing is easy to pick up if you're paying attention. Loud meowing in the mornin... More..
If you've been hiking or camping for any length of time, chances are good that you've at least heard of a topographical map. These maps are your passport out of the confines of clearly marked trails and into a larger world of wilderness exploration. Still, the first time you go in search of a topographical map, the options in... More..
In an age of global belt-tightening, requesting additional funds for new IT projects - or even fighting to keep the money you already have - may seem like a losing battle. However, it is still possible to get the financial approval you need for important IT purchases and development. A good idea is beneficial for the company ... More..
As far as I know, cats are unique in the animal kingdom for their ability to just turn up at a new home of their choosing and cheekily approach the owner as if to say, "Hey, I've decided to move in here, and I'm kind of hungry. Canned food only, please." If you've found yourself "honored" by a stray cat who's decided to throw... More..
When you need to raise money during a job transition, selling any items of value that you've acquired over the years can allow you to access ready cash without accumulating future debt. However, before you throw up a for-sale sign, you need to familiarize yourself with what your precious possessions are worth to ensure that y... More..
Perched on the eastern shores of Scotland, on the edge of the Firth of Forth (an estuary of the Forth River), Edinburgh has been around in some form or another for nearly 2000 years, and it's been Scotland's capital since the 1400s. Its local nickname is Auld Reekie, a moniker dating from the days that coal and wood fires fil... More..
I find it very interesting that this article topic should come to my attention this week, at a time when I've been spending so much time reflecting on what it means to have faith. It seems to me, as I look at the world, that faith has been supplanted somehow by absolute conviction: a presumed direct knowledge of the intention... More..
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