Writing is a way to create new worlds through the power of words. I have written in the past for online parenting sites and published a short story in an e-zine. I took a course through the Institute of children's Literature years ago but gave up writing for
+ more bio informationThe day that you were dreading has finally come. While you were not looking, your baby girl grew up. It often happens to parents of teens, we see our children every day from birth, but somehow we balk at the idea of them growing up and maturing. Leading your daughter through this confusing stage' is a special time, and how yo... More..
I know when our relationship started that we didn't intend to fail, but after almost eighteen years, it is doing just that. When you stand before family and friends and promise to love each other through "sickness or in health", the idea of your relationship being in a state of sickness never enters your mind. You think of bo... More..
Throughout the diverse food web of life, animals and insects can be predator or prey. Because of this uncertain life, each species have developed adaptations to survive. Whether they are hunting or being hunted, the use of unique characteristics will aid in hiding them from other animals or insects.Using a form of camouflage ... More..
Carbon emissions are having an effect on society by causing Global Warming. Global warming is not one precise thing causing problems for our planet; it is a culmination of many factors that when present will create damage. Many people are clueless about what they can do to help fight the growing concern to our planet, and wil... More..
Are you your child's favorite toy? If you engage in tantrums or power struggles, you belong in the toybox. Almost all tantrums and power struggles between a parent and child begin with a loss of control. When a toddler feels that they have no control over the situation, they will become frustrated and angry. What you do in th... More..
One of the most amazing and complex creatures on our planet, is the Octopus. This cephalopod is cunning and quite deadly. When you encounter one in the ocean, steer clear, it sees you just as clearly as you see it. For many years, biologists believed that an octopus had great aim when shooting a stream of ink. Anyone botheri... More..
Every organism is born with a blueprint set of instructions called DNA. These instructions will set the events in motion for an organism to grow, develop and eventually reproduce. Unlike humans, other species have no control over how and when they reproduce, the method and cycle is part of their instructions. Whether or not s... More..
When selecting bait, be sure to pick one that isn't evil. My last fishing trip with my dad was a complete disaster, and it was the bait's fault. It wasn't my choice to use earthworms; I liked to use minnows, or even a good lure. My day was ruined with the arrival of a cup of demons.Every weekend my dad and I would go fishing ... More..
Michelle Reed
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