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A journalist for seven years with large daily newspapers - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Edmonton Journal and Calgary Herald - I've always had an inquiring mind. My reporter skills have never left me and I always ask who, what, where, when, why and how, and include

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Health & Fitness > Nicotine Dependence Quitting smoking: 1 of 9
Know Your Enemy - Know Yourself What is your reaction to tobacco smoke? The chances are, whether you are a smoker or a non-smoker, that you find it offensive, especially in confined areas. Your help is essential in the battle for clean air. You are needed as an ally! When I decided to face the battle of my life and quit smoki... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Testomonies: Prayers that were answered: 1 of 9
The Arms of Love=================What is more important to a speaker than a listener who responds?Absolutely nothing.This answer applies whether one is speaking to just one person, an audience, or to God. We want a response. We want to know we have been heard.But a human response or answered prayer does not always fit our cri... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Health (Other) How to choose between homeopathic medicine and conventional medicine: 1 of 5
Let's Not Wait For a Cure for Cancer Some harsh things need to be said about the efforts to cure cancer, and therefore I want it clear up front that my father, grandfather, several uncles and aunts died of cancer. I have the utmost compassion for people with cancer and especially those who love them and stand/stood at the be... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Conversations with grandpa: 1 of 5
Grampa and Selena "Hi Grampa," I call out from the road. Then I crawl under the fence and join him in the field of golden waves of wheat. "How are you today, my little one?" "I'm not so little. I'm nine. But I'm good. It is a beautiful day, is it not?" "Yes, perfect for harvesting this year's bumper crop. How is Gramma?" "I r... More..
Health & Fitness > Arthritis Recovering from fibromyalgia and arthritis: 1 of 4
After years, often decades, of being treated with drugs, surgeries and even psychiatry, a medical specialist may finally diagnose you with Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.And this is the diagnosis: "There is no known cause, there is no effective treatment and there is no cure. You will be on drugs for the rest of you... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: How I finally said goodbye to nicotine: 4 of 15
Do You Want to QUIT SMOKING? Have you ever wondered what makes educated, health conscious people who want to quit smoking continue to smoke? Whether you are a smoker who wants to quit, or a non-smoker, I'll bet you have asked that question. The answer is addiction. And you will never understand what an addiction is until you ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture The power of meditation: 4 of 12
The Way of Action Meditation seems like such an insipid exercise to one who has never tried it. But it is said that meditation builds inner strength, just as physical exercise strengthens the outer body. One would think meditation would be a piece of cake compared to developing physical strength. When I raised cattle I weighe... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods How to eat healthy: 6 of 15
What do we think about as we eat our meals?In this age of chemically-laden and genetically-altered food, some of us are starting to think about the quality of the food we eat. But as a rich and busy society, even if we can afford the best organically grown food and someone to prepare it deliciously, what are we doing as we ea... More..
Business > Leadership Strategies Tips on public speaking with confidence: 4 of 9
How to Introduce the Guest SpeakerMark Twain, one of America's most well-known lecturers, refused to let anyone introduce him. He walked onto the stage alone and introduced himself, rather than suffer a poor introduction to the audience.Mark Twain was an exception. Most speakers need to be introduced well and Toastmasters Int... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: My favorite smell: 2 of 4
As my neighbour and I tramp through the fall fields checking on our cattle together, I comment, "I think I must be part dog. I have the most sensitive sense of smell of anyone I have ever met." "Why do you say that?" challenges Marty. I know he thinks his smeller is pretty good too. "I can tell by smelling bales of hay what t... More..