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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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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..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit Bad credit loans: What factors determine your interest rate?: 1 of 7
Most consumers are already aware of the negative repercussions of a bad credit rating. In some cases, just being late on one credit card payment can result in immediate, higher interest rates. Bad credit also adversely affects the interest you can secure on mortgages and loans. It is therefore critical, that consumers become... More..
Autos > Autos (Other) Cars and our health: 1 of 7
We love our cars, we really do. Cars symbolize style, status, accomplishment and power. They get us to and from work quickly, relieve us of the burden of carting loads around all by ourselves. Cars get our kids to daycare, schools and take us to social gatherings and business meetings, where we have the opportunity to compar... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Fruits & Vegetables Tips for canning fruits: 1 of 7
When I got married many years ago, my mother-in-law invited me into her basement and introduced me to literally hundreds of glass canning jars. There were small ones large ones all the way up to gallon sizes. Up to that point, I had never canned anything. That was about to change. I took up her challenge and transferred seve... More..
Jobs & Careers > Education Jobs Regional comparisons: Ways governments help and hinder the work of teachers in schools: 1 of 7
Governments can be a major resource for enhancing the work of teachers in schools everywhere. Starting with financial assistance to ensure the training of more teachers and supporting teachers in and out of the classroom, can ensure that schools have a continuous pool of good teachers to draw from. Some regions are better at... More..
Home & Garden > Weeds & Pests How to get rid of mealybugs from your plants: 1 of 7
These soft bodied insects, covered in a waxy white powder like substance are members of the Psuedococcidae family of scale insects. Feeding on a variety of garden plants, they show a preference for greenhouse and indoor plants. By feeding on plants, the can inhibit the plant.s growth and damage or kill the plants. I can alwa... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) Causes of incontinence: 4 of 27
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 unfamiliar... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: My most amazing gardening experience: 10 of 62
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 wo... More..
Sports & Recreation > Outdoors & Sportsman (Other) Mountaineering: Getting started: 1 of 6
The extreme sport of Mountaineering has taken off by leaps and bounds in recent years, attracting people from diverse backgrounds. I had a co-worker who was recovering from cancer when she joined a mountaineering group. For her it was the best medicine and judging from the many years she has been cancer free, it probably was... More..
Arts & Humanities > Citizen Journalism Ways to give yourself an edge in the journalism job hunt: 1 of 6
The unprecedented growth of the Internet, cable TV and a wide array of specialized programming like reality TV, Home shows and style TV, has led to an explosion in the available job opportunities for journalists. The emergence of non linear production, digital video, public access channels and independent productions have op... More..