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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 > Accessories History of the Stetson cowboy hat: 2 of 2
Ask almost anyone in the world what a cowboy wears and the first thing that person will say is a cowboy hat. The cowboy hat is an iconic symbol of the Old West where men rode horses, corralled cows, wore six-shooters and practiced their quick draw. But where did this symbol of a western frontier come from? The cowboy hat's h... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Pagan & Earth-Based Religions Stonehenge: The astronomer's stones: 2 of 2
Stonehenge. The name, for many, conjures a feeling of mystery or even of ancient, mystic power. But is it possible Stonehenge was simply a site for an astronomical observatory? Some also believe that Stonehenge's purpose was always religious in nature, serving as a site for worship by the Druids and other ancient pagans. Unf... More..
Home & Garden > Lawn How to choose the right lawn seed and fertilizer spreader: 2 of 2
If you are like me, you love to keep your lawn in good shape. It is not a matter of keeping up with the Joneses, the Smiths, the Kowalskis, Lees, Hwangs, or anybody. For me it is a matter of being a good steward over the land in my care. One of the issues that comes up every year is that of spreading seed to flesh out thinni... More..
Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: Security, by Antibalas: 2 of 2
Security, the new album sporting seven tracks, is by the not well-enough known band Antibalas. In order to review this album, we have to get to know the band, at least a little bit! First off, Antibalas is Spanish for 'bulletproof' which is a surprisingly apt description for them. This band is well known on the independent m... More..
Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: We All Belong, by Dr. Dog: 2 of 2
Dr. Dog is another band that is not as well known as, say U2, but deserves every single fan it has and could use a few more. A funky combination of Beatles-like three part harmony and fuzzy guitar riffs that keep things interesting, they have enjoyed steady success for several years now. In fact, Dr. Dog recently did a US to... More..
Education > College Courses & Majors The most popular majors in US colleges: 2 of 2
Have you ever done a poll of your college associates to find out what might be the most popular major in your school? Without a doubt, the most popular major in a specific school is going to depend on what that school's strengths are and the demographics of those attending the college. In my school, for example, the most pop... More..
Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: We Got This, by B.G.: 2 of 2
B.G., aka Chris Dorsey, put out yet another album in 2007. This one was called We Got This. B.G. is worthy of our respect as a fellow who has dealth with several demons. He was one of the youngest artists to ever sign a real record deal. This rapper is from New Orleans, which is the center of a very distinctive form or rap k... More..
Personal Finance > Marine & Travel Insurance Basics of boater's insurance: 2 of 2
If you've got a boat, read this article! Not as well known as car and medical insurance, boater's insurance is very important for those who get around nautically. So what is boater's insurance? Read on... Boater's insurance is pretty much just like car insurance. It can be purchased for all kinds of watercraft and covers dam... More..