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A native of Wisconsin, my writing reflects my life. Having varied interests and many "titles", my articles tend to be just as ecclectic.

I am an RN. Having worked in a hospital and then owning and operating a successful retirement facility for the elderly, I've worn many hats. I've answered to small business owner, nurse, adult educator, care-giver, boss, activity director, emergency planner, ...

My favorite title Christian wife and mother spawn a entirely different genre of writing. My faith enters into everything I do and I hope that my writings reflect that, even when not specifically mentioned. I also enjoy writing about relationships, parenting, homekeeping, ...

Currently, I work for my husband's business, Mooseyard Speed and Specialty. I handle the internet sales, including our eBay store, as well as frequently attending auctions and estate sales. Thus, several other areas of writing including antiques, collectibles, internet sales and marketing, internet auctions, Victoriana, and even from my husband vintage and antique trucks, cars, tractors, engines...

And of course, I excel in ecclectic hobbies. I enjoy working with graphics, walking through our acres of north Wisconsin farm and woodlands, swimming, and just about every needlecraft there is so I like to write about nature, graphics and graphic programs, aquatic activites, crafts,...

I'm trying hard not to wear any new hats or find new hobbies, but they find me and I am told it will be so until I go to heaven. My writing and my life ...

My passion is ...

Christ

I know too much about ...

Unimportant trivia

My parents always told me ...

If I didn't cry, my older brothers would not pick on me

My childhood ambition ...

I wanted to be a Veterinarian

My favorite memory ...

The birth of my daughter

Why I write ...

to learn, to express, to share

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Currently I am typing and listening to the evening news

My first job ...

babysitting although McDonalds was my first "real" job at 15

My best moment ...

Marrying my husband

My inspiration ...

Jesus Christ

Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss How to get off the diet treadmill and replace it with sensible eating

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The dill pickle diet, the grapefruit diet, the low carb diet The list goes on and on and on. If you are like many in these times of fast food and large portions, you need a change. The dieting industry is booming! Many people just like you are playing the weight yo-yo game. They go on quick diets and lose weight only to resume their previous habits after they've reached their desired weight and the weight comes back on. It is a vicious cycle. It's time to get off the diet treadmill and make life-style changes that will keep you from having to diet! Its time to learn about your body and its...

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