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I am a writer, educator, and public speaker. I am passionate about the written word, my country, self-reliance, compost, organic gardening, telling stories and family.

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Autos > Driving & Safety Ways to avoid giving in to road rage: 4 of 107
Popular progressive thought seems to often give license to people to give in to people giving in to their base urges. With the mantra of "express yourself.. be yourself!" echoing on our airwaves so often, it's no wonder that we are seeing increased incidence of road rage in our world today. What can we do to avoid giving in ... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety How to drive through a tire blowout: 2 of 22
Nothing will get a driver's heart hammering more than the sudden noise and jolt of having a tire blowout while travelling at speed. It is an experience that most folks will never forget, if it happens to them. However, following the steps outlined in this article will help you drive safely through a blowout and keep all occup... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety How to safely drive out of the way of an ambulance or fire truck: 1 of 10
So you're driving along, enjoying the wind rushing in through your window and cooling your face. Wait, what's that sound? Suddenly you check your mirrors and realize an ambulance is zipping up at your six o'clock. And right behind it is a fire truck. Their lights are flashing and their sirens are singing. What do you do?Stay ... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: Tips for surviving the unexpected in the winter: 2 of 10
Raise your hand if your recent mornings resemble the following:You wake up, stretching and smiling in calm refreshment; gosh you love your bed. (Okay, maybe not so much, since you can't afford a sleep number bed, heck you can't even afford a sleep digit.)You look outside and the light dusting of snow that you wished a fond go... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: Safety tips for long-distance drivers: 12 of 36
From my in-laws' home in Anchorage, Alaska, to my home in Provo, Utah is almost exactly 3100 miles. I have made this trip three times. And while the solitude encourages deep introspection, it can also be dangerous. Here are the top five safety tips that I practice on the road while doing this kind of long distance driving. Th... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: How to drive through sharp turns: 3 of 9
Driving, happily, is all it is cracked up to be. Meaning that it is fun, many times relaxing, and gives a person of power and mobility. However, there are times that driving can be stressful, and one of those times is when you are navigating through sharp turns. So how do you get through these sharp turns without dying? Basic... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy How to determine your car's energy impact score: 1 of 3
It's a new day, friends, and we are supposed to be self-conscious about everything. From the words we use to describe skin color to how we refer to sexual orientation, society is expecting great care from us in much of what we do.The same goes for our vehicles. While there are many folks who blithely continue to use SUVs and ... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety How to decide when your child has outgrown the car seat: 3 of 7
Picture this: A seven year old propped uncomfortably in an infant's car seat. Something wrong there, eh? The fact is, it is not actually very difficult to decide when your child has outgrown a car seat. First you need to read the instructions, then you want to use common sense.READ THE INSTRUCTIONSWhenever you buy a new appli... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: Tips for driving in the rain: 9 of 20
Rain, rain, go away, come again another day, little driver wants to play! Yes, it's true: sometimes the weather simply does not cooperate. Indeed, at times when we would prefer to drive down the highway blacktop with sun shining through our windows, the breeze blowing back our hair, we just can't.So what do you do when you ar... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: What to do when you are the target of road rage: 9 of 20
Road rage, as many of us can easily agree, is quickly becoming a problem of epidemic proportions. News stories reporting violence on the road are becoming more and more common. But what should you do if you are the target of someone else's road rage? Although this can be a terrifying experience, there are some straightforward... More..