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My home is in the heart of the Ozarks, just outside of the Queen City. Canoeing, camping, home improvement and landscaping are my most favorite hobbies, next to writing, of course. My passion for writing did not develop until after college graduation, when

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Jobs & Careers > Starting Out Teen advice: How to get a summer job: 1 of 42
The job market is tough, especially for teenagers with little to no prior job experience. Sending out application after application can seem like a terribly daunting task. And waiting by the phone for it to ring can be unnerving! So how do you land that perfect summer job? It's not as hard as you might think, and with a littl... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The moon: 5 of 174
With a glance She turns the tideAs Sirius rises in the East.Earth's shadow She takes in strideWhile Orion kills his beast. She kisses the clouds with silverAs the cumulus fills with bolts.The storm's eclipse is but a shiverAs Pegasus gallops with his colts. With graceful skill She conductsAll of nature's symphony.Aries is s... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > After School Should parents raise their children without television?: 9 of 304
Determining whether or not children should be allowed to watch television is a delicate decision. Television can be the source of a lot of negative, harmful, and destructive material for children; but it can also be a source of positive, educational, and uplifting material. Only the parent can be in charge of which material c... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Where writers find inspiration: 1 of 33
Inspiration can be found in the most unlikely places, and cannot typically be manufactured or conjured up. Writers can do things that help to encourage inspiration, and often find that tapping into the zen that is the writer's inspirational place is not so hard to do. Sometimes all it takes is a hot cup of delicious coffee or... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes Teen advice: How to get over a relationship: 2 of 60
An old song says that "breakin' up is hard to do." And it certainly is. Whether you are the one doing the breaking up, or you were the one getting dumped, it's never an easy place to be. As a teenager, not only do you have to deal with the normal difficulties of life, but your hormones and emotions aren't making it any easier... More..
Personal Finance > Real Estate Top five mistakes first-time home buyers make: 2 of 56
There's nothing quite like the feeling of being handed the keys to your new house for the very first time. It's a surreal, magical experience. But before you take the leap, there are a few things you need to consider. Purchasing a house is a huge decision, one that should never be taken lightly. Here are a handful of mistakes... More..
Jobs & Careers > Layoffs & Firings Layoffs: How to think positively: 1 of 26
Unless you are a millionaire who only goes to work because you think it's fun, then you have nothing to worry about. But if you are like the vast majority, you would likely find a layoff to be one of the most devastating experiences you could face. Especially in times like these, when layoffs are at an all time high, the hous... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations How the church needs changing: 2 of 36
Culture is changing. Over the past twenty years, we have witnessed the death of an old era and the birth of a new one: Postmodernism. Many Christians tremble with fear at the very mention of the word "Postmodernism", because they think it somehow denotes the presence and growth of sinister evil in the world. But this is simpl... More..
Education > College Life The best time management skills for college students: 1 of 18
Are you getting tired of having only five minutes in the cafeteria, stuffing a bagel down your throat and running to class like a crazy person, only to feel like you have to puke from having eaten too fast before sprinting a few miles? If this is a picture of your life as a college student, you are not alone. Learning to jugg... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dogs: 10 of 176
Sleek and white with a stubby tailFloppy ears, perfect sense of smell.Short little legs and muscles to bootYou play hard and you don't give a hoot. Romping and rolling in the grassYou'll chase anything, but it better move fast!Squirrels, rabbits, grasshoppers tooThey'll be your snack, only to their rue. Dug under the gate, ... More..