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About me - Marsha Sigman

I am a writer. The fact that I can write detailed life stories about fictional characters but have problems writing a few sentences about myself disturbs me.

Stephen King is my favorite author...and I have a somewhat cougarish crush on the character

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Going to the hospital: 1 of 34

I awoke to my husband screaming my name. When I opened my eyes all I could see were flames inches from my face. I screamed and immediately rolled off the bed. I flopped around on the floor for a few minutes, certain my long hair was on fire. It was not; it was the pillows that were burning merrily away and half of our bed wi...
Education > Distance Learning Distance education: How an online course can improve your career: 1 of 20

An online course can help improve your career. I am not talking about taking years of your life obtaining a degree in a field that you somehow fell into and your not sure you even enjoy doing. If you're like 99% of the rest of the population then your time is stretched about as thin as it can be and the last thing you want t...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My first job: 2 of 27

My first job is one that I do not enjoy speaking about. I have never added it to a resume. I have tried to block the entire experience from my memory. It was three weekends of pure torture. I had just turned 16 years old. My father felt that if I could not purchase what I wanted on my $5 a week allowance then I must not real...
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality How talking dirty improved my relationship: 2 of 23

Talking dirty in the bedroom can definitely improve any relationship. It did mine. It might be a little uncomfortable at first when your relationship is new but it is worth it to try and overcome your shyness. However, you do have to be in tune with the mood of sex to know what to say and when to say it. If you and your part...
Style & Beauty > Tanning & Sunscreen Are you tanning to death?: 4 of 40

I love to tan. I am not tanning myself to death, however. I do take a break in December and January. I understand all the warnings that have been released from doctors and medical professionals. I have read all the articles and I understand the dangers. I still love to tan. I remember when articles were being written that mi...
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Reflections on the death of Heath Ledger: 2 of 18

I remember every detail of the first time my family and I watched Heath Ledger. We rented "A Knight's Tale" on DVD and immediately fell in love with this carefree, wonderful young actor. My son forced us to watch this movie over and over again until we could recite the dialogue along with the actors. We only pretended to be ...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The secret keys to happiness: 15 of 112

The secret to happiness is different for all of us. Most of us are so caught up in the pursuit of it that we wouldn't know happiness if we were rolling in it. The first paragraph in the Declaration of Independence states that all men are created equal, with certain unalienable rights. Those rights are life, liberty, and the ...
Law & Justice > Lawyers & Legal Advice Legal information: What should I do when the police call me?: 2 of 14

If law enforcement contacts you, your best choice of action before speaking to them is to consult with an attorney. The most you should do on your own is to inquire what the request is in regards to. You may have inadvertently witnessed a crime or been the victim of a crime. However, if this is not the case then the odds are...
Politics, News & Issues > Natural Disasters Boarding up after a disaster: 1 of 7

A disaster has struck and now you are left cleaning up the damage that was caused. It can be overwhelming; your home that was once a safe haven and held so many fond memories is now in total disarray. You may be at a loss as to where to start. The first thing you must do is to begin assessing the damage done to your home. If...
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Things to consider when hiring a maid: 3 of 20

In this day and age when we are so busy juggling our careers and home life some tasks are bound to slip through the cracks or maybe just rank lower in our list of priorities. Usually it's those things that we least enjoy doing, such as housework. How often is someone going to look behind the drapes anyway? Let's be realistic...