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I am currently a freelance writer, photographer and organic coffee roaster living in Northern California.

Being raised in a small town on the Eastern side of the Sierra Nevada mountains in California provided me with a deep love for the beauty in nature. This

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Abuse survivors and the recovery process: 2 of 44

My nightmares as a child were nothing compared to my reality. Every day of my life I walked through the landscape of a dark and dreadful dream. But the monster that lurked behind my doors and around corners was made of flesh and blood and not merely temporary and dissipating works of my imagination. When the dawn would come ...
Personal Finance > Stock Market Auto manufacturers: Which will bite the dust and which will be left standing?: 1 of 13

The Big Three, General Motors (GM), Ford Motor Company (F) and Chrysler (DCX), are the largest automakers in the United States and were for decades the largest in the world. They still continue to hold rank in the top 10 worldwide but in recent years, all have suffered continually falling sales and loss of market share. With...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Childhood memories: 27 of 292

Home The house on Adenmoor Avenue still sits boarded shut. The home of my childhood, just one of many dwellings vacated due to plans for freeway expansion. Tied up for years in an endless battle of bureaucracy, the house appears defiant, indestructible, a haunting monument for the terror that existed within its walls. When t...
Home & Garden > Pet & Pest Problems Non-toxic pest control: 6 of 38

All creatures great and small, no matter how pesky, have a place and purpose in the natural ecosystem. It's when those bugs and pests begin to invade our own homes that we tend to reach for that spray can of toxins to eliminate the problem. Yes, those toxins are meant to kill pests, but they aren't necessarily the healthiest...
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Keeping life balanced on a daily basis: 2 of 12

In this fast paced and demanding world, it is often hard to imagine a life where you have enough time and energy to accomplish everything you need to do. Here are six daily habits you can develop to keep your life in balance and achieve a sense of happiness in the process. Use Positive Self Talk Positive self talk or daily a...
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Common garden plants that are poisonous to pets: 2 of 8

Everyone loves a beautiful garden. The species and variety of plants you choose when landscaping your yard can add color and fragrance that will be enjoyed by all for many years to come. Yet quite a few of the common plants that are placed in gardens tend to hide a dark secret; if ingested, they can be toxic to your pets. Th...
Arts & Humanities > Photography Utilizing natural light in photography: 1 of 4

Without light, photography as we know it would not exist. Not only does light make photography possible, but it has the ability to completely alter the way a photograph is perceived by the viewer. Next to possessing the knowledge of good composition, understanding light and how to use it is one of the best ways to capture mo...
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Symptoms and treatment: 5 of 15

What Is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is an anxiety disorder that is the result of exposure to a traumatic experience that involved direct physical harm or the threat of physical harm. PTSD can be triggered not only by harm occurring to oneself but by witnessing a traumatic event that...
Law & Justice > Lawyers & Legal Advice Legal information: Collaborative law: 3 of 9

Divorce is often associated with grief, turmoil and contentious litigation in a court of law between two parties and their attorneys. Fortunately, there is a more peaceful alternative called collaborative divorce. Created in the 1990's, the collaborative law process has spread rapidly throughout the United States and Europe ...
Politics, News & Issues > News (Other) Should hookah lounges be allowed in Fairfield County, Connecticut?: 1 of 3

Nargileh, goza, hubbly bubbly, hookah; all names used for the traditional Indian and Middle-Eastern water pipes that have become so popular in the United States. Hookah bars and lounges have begun to pop up in cities and towns across the country claiming to be a safe, enjoyable alternative to smoking cigarettes. But is smoki...