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My writing at Helium is as varied as my working career. You will find my articles in 14 categories ranging from Autos to Family to Personal Finance. I credit my ability to write knowledgably about a range of topics to the jobs I have had in many industries.

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Personal Finance > Auto Insurance Why I am glad I have car insurance: 2 of 42
No one expects to be in an auto accident. A few lucky individuals never are. And some unfortunate folks have more than their share. Chances are you will find yourself as either the crasher or the crashee at some point in your driving career. As for myself, I had covered both ends of the spectrum. In my youth, I couldn't go ar... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms How to build and keep a community together: 1 of 13
Mother always said you can't have something for nothing. This holds true for building and maintaining a community as well. It doesn't matter by what title the "community" is identified. Call it a neighborhood, school, PTA, church or sports league. Any gathering of people with a common interest is a community. And it is the in... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Cleaning green: What steps to take to ensure that your maid or janitor is using earth-friendly products and techniques in your home or business: 1 of 8
Structuring and maintaining a state of greenliness in a home or office environment is not complicated but it does require some policing when hired help is used to do the actual cleaning. The first priority is to identify cleaning products that you personally have researched and know to be environmentally friendly or that have... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Go for green gifts this holiday: 4 of 29
With all the effort put into reducing, reusing and recycling, it is only a logical next step to make gift giving green this holiday season as well. No matter whom is on the gift giving list, there are items that can be purchased or made that are enjoyable and easy on the environment.Shopping on the internet is second nature f... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Thanksgiving Taking time to give thanks: 14 of 82
The gravy boiled over catching the kitchen on fire. There were eight broccoli and cheese casseroles and zero dinner rolls. And no one remembered to pick up 99-year-old cousin Gertie who drove herself when her ride failed to show up at the appointed hour. Thanksgiving last year was anything but easy and gratifying. This year e... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Unique Gifts Gifts for the person who has everything: 3 of 15
It's a conundrum. You want to get someone a gift for Christmas but they have everything. The clock is ticking and the number of shopping days until Christmas is getting fewer and fewer. Not getting them a gift is not an option. And a gift purchased just for the sake of having a gift for them under the tree will not do. It's t... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice A buying guide to men's slipper styles for the seasons: 1 of 5
After sliding through the sheetrock at the end of an awesome sock-footed skid, I purchased my first pair of slippers. It was a matter of self-preservation rather than style. Since then, I have become a connoisseur of men's slippers. These are the types of men's slippers I own, and here is how I use each pair: Scuffs/Open back... More..
Travel > Vacations Do people vacation primarily for excitement or relaxation?: 7 of 26
Relaxation is the Key to VacationNo matter what activity or locale chosen, most people take vacations to relax. By definition, relax means doing something you enjoy, outside of normal routine that refreshes the body, mind and spirit. But the idea of relaxation not only varies among people, but also from year to year for any g... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Purchasing a country house: Factors to consider: 2 of 7
Many people dream of living a life in the country. The expectations of what such a life will include are as varied as are the people who will contemplate relocating from cities to rural America. How many of these home buyers will be disillusioned depends on the level of consideration they give to certain factors prior to purc... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss After-baby fitness: Try baby-squats, baby-bridges, and push-up kisses: 3 of 9
Raise your right hand if your breasts are sore, you have slept less than 8 hours in the last 36, there is throw up on your t-shirt (which actually belongs to your husband) and your only pair of pants that fit has a most attractive spandex insert across the tummy. Can't raise your right hand, can you? Or your left hand either?... More..