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A native of Texas, I grew up in Houston and then received a B.S. Degree in Social Science from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, TX. I later attended Midwestern State University to obtain an M.B.A. Currently, I reside in North Texas with my children.

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs My true garden story: 44 of 287

As children, my brother and I would often visit my grandparents who lived on a lake in East Texas. In the evenings, as my grandfather would go out to water his garden, I would often accompany him. One time I asked him why he kept a garden. "It's something I've done all my life," he replied. My grandfather grew up on the wind...
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles Type A married to a Type B: 6 of 35

Marriage between men and women is difficult enough, but factor in different personality types and you have enough variables to keep things mixed up for quite a long time. I am a Type B man married to a Type A woman for 20 years. Type B persons tend to be easier going, unhurried with little regard for deadlines or time. Type ...
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles A guy's view: How to talk about the future: 3 of 15

For most men, committing to a relationship long term is a lot like buying a car. Sure, they love the shine of the chrome, the feel of the leather seats and the way the car handles, but when it comes to signing on the dotted line, the question men ask themselves is, "Am I doing the right thing?" For a woman, you need to reass...
Travel > Caribbean & Atlantic Destinations Travel destinations: Jamaica: 1 of 5

If you are looking for a diverse vacation paradise, then Jamaica is your travel destination. Spanning over 4,400 square miles, Jamaica is the largest English-speaking Island in the Caribbean. The people are warm and friendly, welcoming visitors with their smiles and their hospitality. To appreciate Jamaica's diversity, you m...
Computers & Technology > Internet Access & Providers Using broadband effectively: Are you up to speed?: 6 of 29

Asking anyone today if they would prefer broadband over dialup service is like asking if you would prefer to drive a Shelby Ultimate Aero over a 1962 VW Bug. There is simply no comparison. Whether you use DSL, cable or wireless, the extra bandwidth is worth the price alone just for the sake of aggravation. How many times hav...
Politics, News & Issues > Conservation How to take an eco-friendly shower: 7 of 31

Water is a scare resource which is borne out by the fact that each time we open our water bill it gets more expensive. Now, it is more important than ever to save water at every opportunity not just for the sake of the environment, but also for the sake of our wallets. One big area that we can all save water is during the mo...
Business > Small & Home Business Network marketing and the small business: 1 of 4

For you the small business owner who is considering starting a MLM home business, there are many factors to consider. First and foremost is whether someone can actually make money in this type of endeavor. According to the Direct Marketing Association (www.the-dma.org), which keeps track of network marketing companies and tr...
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Things to consider when hiring a maid: 6 of 20

While working as a manager for a janitorial service, I was required to hire many people to perform the same duties as a maid in a residential environment. Although cleaning is a demanding task, the criterion applied when hiring an individual has more to do with other qualities than their ability to perform the work. The foll...
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Will Sarah Palin get a second chance at the presidency?: 31 of 82

Now that the election is over and Barack Obama will assume the presidency, the question remains as to the political future of Sarah Palin. A virtual unknown until the Republican Convention last August, she was a soccer mom turned governor of Alaska. Many questioned John McCain's choice of this person; a much more likely runn...
Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning How to eat the right fats: 4 of 9

Pick up any newspaper or listen to any news program and chances are there will be a discussion on diet and nutrition. Eating healthy is more important to more people today than ever before and for good reason. So many studies have linked many ailments such as heart disease and cancer to poor nutrition and one of the biggest ...