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I love words! I love reading them and writing them, and I've loved them for as long as I can remember. I wrote my first poetry when I was six, and have enjoyed writing ever since.

My work experience includes education (English, art and journalism teacher,)

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Home & Garden > Furniture A guide to buying bedroom furniture: 2 of 22
A Guide to Buying Bedroom FurnitureHere are 8 points to consider when buying bedroom furniture. The bedroom is always a personal space, and the style of the furniture, along with the fabrics and color, express the owner's personality. Enjoy the process of planning your dream room!1. Measure the bedroom and decide on bed size ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art What are secondary colors?: 2 of 9
The three secondary colors are located exactly halfway between three pairs of primary colors on the color wheel. Between the primaries red and yellow is the secondary color orange. Between the primaries yellow and blue is the secondary color green. Between the primaries blue and red is the secondary color violet. The orde... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Choosing a paint color for your living room: 3 of 13
Choosing a living room paint color is one of the most enjoyable tasks in creating a personal space. Paint is one of the least expensive and most effective ways to express your personality in your home. Here are 12 points to help you select the your perfect color.1. How big is the space? Lighter tones make smaller rooms seem b... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Reflections on Martin Luther King Day: 4 of 15
This year, more than ever before, Martin Luther King Day reminds me that we have made some progress while I've been on the face of the earth. In my college days we were required to attend a chapel service twice each week. That's right, they actually took attendance, awarded credits for being present and required chapel "credi... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Prepare your home for winter emergency: 4 of 13
As fall colors fly away in stiffening breezes and temperatures begin to drop toward freezing, winter storms are sure to be the next great weather challenge. Get ready now, and you'll be able to face whatever the North Wind blows your way as an opportunity to practice your survival skills and as a great adventure. Here are ten... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) How to obtain wisdom: 5 of 15
My grandmother was right! So many of the things she told me, and so much of the advice she gave me turned out to be true. Her wisdom came from the trials she had faced in life; estrangement from her only child, caring for an alcoholic husband who became critically ill, a financial meltdown, caring for an aging parent afflicte... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) How to design rain gardens: 1 of 3
How to design a rain gardenMost of us want to do the right thing about preserving our planet and healing some of the damage we've wreaked on the environment. Now there is an inspired new way to make a difference right where you live, and to enjoy both the process and the product. You can plant a rain garden.Rain gardens use t... More..
Food & Drink > Sauce, Spread & Dip Recipes Recipes: Guacamole: 6 of 16
Classic GuacamoleYou will never make enough of this recipe to have leftovers, no matter how many times you double it. Everyone loves guacamole, and it's always the first thing to be cleaned out on a table full of fancy hors d'oeuvres. There is plenty of leeway for adjusting amounts of the various ingredients, but here is a ba... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture How to furnish your patio as an outdoor room: 5 of 12
Patios today offer a new frontier for planning livable spaces in your home. Professional designers now recognize that patios need the same attention as all other rooms, and may become one of the most used and popular places for relaxing with family and friends. Ideally the patios and porches will extend the personal... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Painting ideas for kids' rooms: 5 of 11
Paint is the simplest and least expensive way to create an original and personal space for your child to enjoy. Kid's rooms are happy rooms, so they are a joy to create http://tiny.cc/nRsSO. Like any area in the house, a child's room needs to be functional, as well as decorative and expressive of his or her interests and pers... More..