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About me - Joan Schroeder

As long as I can remember, I have had a vivid and active imagination. As a child, I was the consummate daydreamer. I kept several diaries as a child, and wrote thousands of letters to pen pals in distant lands.

I loved to read history, poetry and Shakespeare. + more bio information

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Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues What is gout: the definitive answers: 1 of 22
How vividly I recall my English history lessons and in particular, the colorful life of Henry the Eight. It was perhaps the first time that I had heard about an illness called gout. I took three things away from that lesson; gout was painful, deadly and it was a rich man's disease. I have since grown to be older and wiser,... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: My funniest garden experience: 3 of 63
As a passionate marine enthusiast, I yearned for a pond in my backyard, a natural progression to the several aquariums I have kept indoors for many years. After reading several "how to" books covering backyard ponds, I felt that I was well equipped to venture out on this stimulating experience. Little did I imagine, it ... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: My most amazing gardening experience: 3 of 60
It was a quaint turn of the century brown shingled three story house, nestled on a quiescent street partly adumbrated by towering elm trees that lined the street on either side, forming a canopy that effectively blocked the daytime sun. This would be our first home, and the place where my most amazing gardening experience wou... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Quick trip tips: Hilton Head, South Carolina for a 3-day getaway: 1 of 16
When we decided to visit Hilton Head for a weekend getaway, we knew it won't be an easy choice to make between the many beautiful resort areas, the variety of great accommodations available and the wonderful activities We decided on a resort that was central to all the fun activities we planned to enjoy during our visit. Acc... More..
Sciences > Astronomy Astronomical explanation of the summer solstice: 1 of 15
Those long days that never seem to end. We all, at some point in our life, feel a day is never ending. But that is usually due to the fact that we are either bored, we are overly excited about an anticipated event at the end of the day, or we are having a real difficult time coping with the trials that beset us on a given day... More..
Education > Adult Education Tips for teaching adult learners instead of younger learners: 2 of 28
As an adult educator, I have learned that in order to effectively facilitate adult learning, it is important to understand some of the motivations and characteristics of the adult learner. While there are many theories and perspectives about teaching adults as opposed to the younger learners, there are some key areas to consi... More..
Travel > North & South America History and experience of the Inti Raymi festival: 1 of 12
It is one of the biggest, most awe inspiring spectacles of pre-Hispanic celebrations. The Inti Raymi Festival pays homage to the sun, capturing the majestic splendor of an historic Inca ceremony. Today the scripted extravaganza of an ancient ritual, is played out in Cusco, the former capital of the Inca empire. Long before t... More..
Sports & Recreation > Running Guide to sports drinks: 1 of 11
Electrolytes, sugar and nutrients are quickly depleted during strenuous exercises like running. Sports drinks contain these same nutrients that serve as a replenishment for athletes. You may ask the question, what is wrong with drinking good old water?. The answer is, nothing. However, under conditions where rapid depletion ... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) Causes of incontinence: 3 of 28
It can interrupt your day, your plans, your work and your leisure time. You may lbe forced to limit your activities and scour your surroundings for quick escape routes amd bathroom signs when outside the home. Knowing the location and the quickest and easiest path to a bathroom can be a major preoccupation when in unfami... More..
Relationships & Family > St. Patrick's Day The origins of St. Patrick's Day: 1 of 9
To understand the origin of St Patrick's Day requires a trip back to the period 385-461 AD. It is difficult to decipher the fact from the fiction, since St Patrick lived so long ago when record keeping many not have been at an optimum level. As a result, we have many strange tales surrounding St Patrick, some of which have be... More..