About me - Karen Umrysh
I'm a communications consultant for a crown corporation and a married mother of a sweet little girl. Highly motivated to write for the trade press, I thought this would be a good place to network. With a keen interest in a wide variety of topics including
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In silence came your whisperWhile I lay as cold as stoneLearn not to be afraidFor all that you must face aloneThrough stormy weather sails the shipBuried pride beneath the seaHear me now, my child, you saidYour heart desires to be freeThough with night there comes the darkYou said it won't be long till dawnThough it seems the... More..
- Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Writing for the love of writing
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As far back as I can remember, there were two things I knew I wanted to do with my life: one was to sing; the other, to write. There is something very peaceful about getting your words down on paper or-in this case-your computer screen. It's like giving your brain some time off. You can dump all of your thoughts and emotions ... More..
- Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My daughter
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A slight creak of the door Light peeking through shadows Falling across my cheek with the whisper of baby steps A tiny touch, a gentle kiss Dreams becoming something greater The memory of an angel My heart alight with love One eye open to take a peek As there she stands to greet me Like the day, so fresh and new "Mommy" sh... More..
- Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: War
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Battle CryWe turn our heads and shut our doorsWhile outside there's a game called warWhat has been said, tell me what has been doneWhere is the courage and victories won?All my eyes see are the hands on the gunsBodies that lie under the setting sunFew chances given for any to healAll lives were abandoned when blood hit on ste... More..
- Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: How to reach for the stars
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It's Friday morning. I'm on my way to work and the bus has fallen into its steady rhythm of stop, go, stop, go. Notebook open and pencil in hand, I begin to jot down my ideas for a column and watch magic take place as the words come to life. Sure, it will be another hectic day at the office-there is a multitude of projects aw... More..
- Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love of writing
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Words that dance before my eyesSome are witty, some are wiseOthers foolish by defaultA mystery, the end resultWhat story shall I tell today?What characters will lead the way?Into the dark abyss of proseA fantasy perhaps? Who knows!Line by line my tale takes shapeMy comfort zone, the great escapeAnd finally when I am throughTh... More..
- Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management Finding that work-life balance
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Juggling 101: Finding that work/life balanceYou're wiping your child's runny nose, watching your dinner burn on the stove, and listening to the ring of the telephone. You glance at the stack of papers sitting on the kitchen table and wonder when your spaghetti sauce became a part of tomorrow's meeting notes. Ah, yes . . . fin... More..
- Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics The benefits of strength training for women
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How strong is your will to lift weights? Think you'll bulk up like a bodybuilder? Think again!While eating healthfully and engaging in daily cardiovascular activity are equally important to your fitness regimen, reaching and maintaining a healthy body weight cannot be completed without strength training. Since muscle mass dim... More..
- Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Financial trouble? How to raise cash quickly
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It's happening to you! You've lost your job, there's been a death in the family, or you're simply in debt over your head. You've no emergency fund and you're loath to request a loan from friends or family for fear of digging yourself into a deeper hole. You're not alone! Most people will go through a similar scenario at least... More..
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