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I have always enjoyed writing, particularly stories and articles. For many years, I not only wrote articles, but I was editor and proofreader for many newspapers. I have had the privilege of starting newspapers in Pennsylvania and also in Florida. One example

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Remembering: 10 of 64
Attending My Twenty-Fifth Class ReunionIn September of 1982, I received a letter from the committee chairman telling about final plans for the 25th Reunion of the Class of 1957 from Fair Lawn High School, Fair Lawn, New Jersey. I had known about the date for some time, and was looking forward to the event.In fact, I had mixed... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips Healthy holiday eating strategies: 2 of 11
The holidays are coming! The holidays are coming! You just know that means you are going to pack on the pounds. You're on a diet and exercise program, but you know you're going to receive a lot of invitations, which will mean an eating disaster for you.You don't have to turn down invitations to be with family and friends, but... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Retirement: What to do with your spare time: 2 of 11
Retirement gives you a lot of time to explore yourself and your interests. Are you one of the people who always said, "When I retire, I'm going to do everything I have always wanted to do"? You know for sure that you will not waste time taking up new sports and hobbies when you retire. Well, the time has arrived, and today is... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) The origin and causes of procrastination: 3 of 12
As simplistic as it sounds, I believe the best way to deal with procrastination is to DO IT NOW! We have many choices in life. We can spend a lot of time thinking about doing something, or we can literally take the plunge. We can also change some habits that are crippling our ability to move forward. I decided to make ch... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking Mountain biking in Whistler, British Columbia: 3 of 8
A Mountain Biker's Paradise!What a great combination - you love traveling and are a mountain biker. Your next vacation could be spent in Whistler, British Columbia. This mountain bikers' paradise offers many trails to explore, as well as the Whistler Bike Park, which offers 44 runs and over 200 kilometers of lift-serviced, de... More..
Home & Garden > Pet & Pest Problems Non-toxic pest control: 18 of 41
If you are living in a state that has a tropical climate, such as Florida, you are probably finding some type of bug life in your home. You are also probably wondering how to get rid of the "little varmints" without the use of toxic chemicals. You may have children and pets living in your home, and you know you need to find a... More..
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama The first thing about acting...: 11 of 23
The first thing about acting is that it can be a very freeing experience. Acting in a drama or comedy, or in skits, helps you to be less inhibited. I have found, through acting in a theatre group for five years, that acting isn't only about performing. When you perform a role in a theatre production, it becomes a cooperative ... More..
Food & Drink > Dining & Restaurants (Other) Should restaurants be required to list calories and fat grams on their menus?: 80 of 163
I don't think restaurants should be responsible to list calories and fat grams. However, I do think they should serve smaller, healthier sized portions. It is up to us to be aware of calories and fat grams. There are so many television programs and magazine articles on this topic.Being aware and following through can be two d... More..
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History Metal of Honor recipients: Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura: 1 of 1
Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura was drafted by the United States Army in 1944, close to the end of World War II. He served a short time with the 442nd Infantry Regiment, a well-known Japanese-American unit. After his discharge from the Army, which occurred shortly after Japan surrendered, he enlisted in the Army reserve. "Hershey"... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Crossroads in life: 19 of 30
Our expert guide piloted the raft past lurking mounds of snarled branches in the Snake River. Our rafting trip had begun as daylight broke. It was cold and rainy, a dreary day, and we wore many layers of clothing to protect us from the dampness. Wearing life jackets over these layers made us wonder if we could ever move in th... More..