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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 > Memoirs Memoirs: Childhood memories: 25 of 308
HomeThe 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 the ... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse The darker side of family life: Abuse survivors and the recovery process: 8 of 70
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 a... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Keeping life balanced on a daily basis: 2 of 15
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 TalkPositive self talk or daily affi... More..
Home & Garden > Pet & Pest Problems Non-toxic pest control: 7 of 41
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 ... More..
Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice Legal information: Collaborative law: 2 of 10
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 a... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Auto manufacturers: Which will bite the dust and which will be left standing?: 3 of 14
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 ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: For my loving grandma: 5 of 23
The PianoRunning my fingers across the keys of the old upright in our entry way, I produced an out of tune rendition of "Bells Are Ringing"; the only Beethoven in my paled repertoire. It is the only song I know besides a two handed Chopsticks. I stare at the chipped and yellowed ivories, longing for my fingers to produce a fl... More..
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. ... More..
Health & Fitness > Sexually Transmitted Diseases Symptoms and treatment of hepatitis: 2 of 8
Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver and is most commonly caused by a virus. This disease can also be contracted through sexual contact, exposure to chemicals, parasites, bacteria, fungi, or through the abuse of alcohol or intravenous drugs. The severity of the disease is variable and can fall into one of several catego... More..
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 mor... More..