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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.

My professional experience spans many years and much of the globe. From 1997 until 2007

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Style & Beauty > Shoes How to make it through the day wearing shoes that hurt your feet: 1 of 12
You are wearing shiny, spectacular new shoes that perfectly complement your outfit. You've gotten three comments on how good you look. You had to walk from the subway stop to the office. And now your feet are killing you. It feels like something is knifing into the back of your foot and your toes feel like they are being squ... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Spring: 2 of 23
Hope Springs (thoughtful, similar to "More Than Words" by Extreme) Early sun dawns bright It calls to me and makes me want to rise Up with the new sprouts That find their way back up from soil's grim vise Dew greets my feet And in my heart a ray finally shines Hope springs from despair Shining on dreams like sun's warm gold ... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Great bands of the eighties: 3 of 34
Now, I am writing this at the top of my head, without going through my cassette tape collection, so I am probably forgetting a few. I keep wanting to think of seventies bands, but that is another title. My list includes bands and solo artists and is in no particular order. Prince The man, if he was a man indeed and not a sym... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals How to propose marriage: 3 of 33
Have you ever been at a baseball game, or some other professional sports event, and seen a marriage proposal flash across the big screen? Yeah, me neither. The truth is, big flashy things like what is mentioned above, or an airplane flying over and dragging the proposal are not such a good idea. What if the plane crashed? Ca... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Halloween-themed food: 2 of 22
Hyper kids. Face paint that simply won't come off. A costume that has been worn so many times before the big day arrives that it is already falling apart. Isn't Halloween with kids a blast? But hey, Halloween isn't just for kids! Grown-ups can dress up too, and one of the best ways of getting into the Halloween mood is to co... 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 occu... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day How to pamper your wife on Mother's Day: 1 of 11
Having been a husband for nine Mother's Days, I have been able to find out what is the best way to pamper my wife on this special day. The keys to a successful pampering are consistency, thoughtfulness, and service. Here are some things I do that will likely work for you as well. *Plan ahead. Make a scheme for what you will ... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) How to make your own broth: 3 of 32
Making homemade broth is easy! You just get a juicer, stick a chunk of meat or veggies in there and let 'er rip, right? Maybe not so much. What's lovely is that making broth really is almost that easy, and is significantly less disgusting. Even more than that, if you make your own homemade broth, you end up with far more fla... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Your most meaningful family traditions: 33 of 348
My wife comes from a family of seven girls and myriad cousins, and I grew up with about twenty other kids. You can imagine how noisy our homes were. With the inevitable hubbub of our home lives, both of us found it difficult to feel singled out in a special way. We looked forward to birthdays as if they were an oasis in the ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Favorite actors: 4 of 42
Acting is one of the oldest professions next to.. well, you know. And if you don't, don't worry about it. Through the centuries, there have no doubt been amazing actors that we don't even know about. Rumor has it that Shakespeare himself was no slouch. But the problem is that when we decide to talk about our favorite actors,... More..