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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 > Home Interior Choosing a paint color for your living room: 1 of 12

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...
Home & Garden > Furniture A guide to buying bedroom furniture: 2 of 16

A Guide to Buying Bedroom Furniture Here 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 si...
Home & Garden > Furniture How to furnish your patio as an outdoor room: 2 of 11

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 personality of th...
Arts & Humanities > Making Art What are secondary colors?: 2 of 10

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 order a...
Arts & Humanities > Making Art Drawing exercises to improve your skill: 1 of 5

Six drawing exercises to improve your skill. Learning to draw is possible for everyone, and yet, for many it seems to be an overwhelming challenge. Here are several exercises that, with practice, will help you to improve your drawing skills. 1.) Imagine that your drawing tool is touching t...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Martin Luther King Day: 4 of 16

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 "cred...
Home & Garden > Home Interior How to choose interior paint colors for your home: 1 of 4

How to choose interior paint colors for your home Planning interior paint colors for your home is an exciting creative challenge. Color has a profound effect on the way we feel in a space. Each person has a unique response to color based on his or her life experience. It follows that generalized interior de...
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) How to design rain gardens: 1 of 4

How to design a rain garden Most 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 us...
Law & Justice > Lawyers & Legal Advice Minors who are victims of sexual abuse: Legal issues to consider: 3 of 10

Here are some legal facts to consider in determining options for minors who are victims of sexual abuse: 1. According to California Code 340.1, an action for recovery of damages suffered by a victim of childhood sexual abuse must begin within 8 years of the time the plaintiff reaches the age of 18, or, if the plaintiff is ol...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting Good questions to ask grandparents: 2 of 6

Good questions to ask grandparents Grandparents are an often overlooked resource for information and wisdom, and their stories can be as entertaining as television sitcoms or You Tube features. Grandchildren are the perfect audience for tales from the past, so arming your children with some provocative questions to ask...