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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.

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Home & Garden > Furniture How to choose a mattress: 1 of 9
It is hard to imagine that we spend one third of our lives in bed, but so little time choosing the proper mattress. As a result, even though we spend so much time in sleeping, many of us toss and turn most of the night, waking up more tired than when we went to bed. Choosing a mattress should not mean just picking sizes. Whet... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Fruit salad: 6 of 48
Liberal amounts of exotic fruits go into my Caribbean Spice fruit salad. Always a hit at family and social gatherings, I am sure you and yours will enjoy it too.Caribbean Spice Salad1 large papaya peeled and cut in chunks1 medium sweet pineapple, peeled and sliced in triangles2 large bananas peeled and sliced1/2 cup shredded ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Antique auctions: A beginner's guide: 1 of 8
The rush one gets from attending or participating in auctions, whether in person or online, is incredible. I do admit that I am an Antique Auction junkie. The smell of old wood, the creak of an 18th century rocker, the chime of a once treasured wall clock and the enduring beauty of a well loved, yet well preserved doll, tingl... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips Fiber recommendations for a healthy diet: 1 of 8
Fiber can be found in a number of food items today and in varying amounts. Fiber is not one of your more spectacular health foods, nor is it a vitamin. It is essentially just fiber; fiber that is critical to a healthy lifestyle and as such it is also regarded as a superfood. We are not being asked to gobble up huge quantities... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > St. Patrick's Day Symbolism and history of the Shamrock: 1 of 8
The shamrock has been intricately linked with Ireland for centuries. We have come to regard the shamrock as a symbolic three- leaf plant, but it is interesting to note that "shamrock" is not the official name of a plant but rather the Irish name for the clover plant, of which there are hundreds of varieties. If you live in No... More..
Sports & Recreation > Running What to eat before a marathon: 1 of 8
Good nutrition is an essential aspect of a runner's training. Not only does a runner need to pay attention to the mechanical aspects of running, but as well, to the nutritional requirements, in order to get the greatest benefit from running. What goes into our bodies, directly affects our performance on the track and our over... More..
Sports & Recreation > Running Tips for buying a sports bra: 1 of 8
Breathable, is the word to remember when looking for any running clothes including the sports bra. It could be snowing or scorching hot, in any weather, you need to feel comfortable running in fabrics that are breathable. For us women, the sports bra is our most important piece of running apparel, that provides comfort and su... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Summer Camps & Fun Strategies for getting the most out of summer vacation time: 2 of 15
Before I started actively planning my summer activities, summer vacations seemed to end way too quickly and with very little fun to be had. With kids to raise, a full time job and tons of laundry, summers used to be a basket of hopes and wishes and not much else. That was until I decided one Spring to devise some strategies f... More..
Sports & Recreation > Scuba Diving Careers involving scuba diving: 1 of 7
Scuba diving takes you on fascinating and incredible journeys of exploration and discoveries. From gazing at diverse collections of corals to hunting for sunken treasures, deep in the bowels of oceans around the world. The scuba diver lives dreams that most of us can barely imagine. We all love the idea of turning our hobby i... More..
Sports & Recreation > Saltwater Fishing How to catch a redfish: 1 of 7
The redfish is a high demand game fish that is usually found in brackish estuaries. As bottom feeders, they love to wallow in the mud and sand, feasting on all types of crustaceans and fish. As a member of the drum family, the Redfish is also known by names like Channel Bass, Red Drum, Spottail Bass or Red Bass. By any name, ... More..