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I am a Freelance Writer from Texas with a career background in the Medical field (Ophthalmic Technician) and Insurance (Agent). I have a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature/Grammar from Baylor University and I have enjoyed writing all my life. I have

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Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles The most stylish cities around the world: 6 of 21

There is always a poll for everything these days and of course there is one for the most stylish cities of the world. Style is a matter of taste and is a relative term in my opinion. One man's haute couture is another man's idea of snobbish dress. In this poll there were 26 million responses from all over the world between t...
Religion & Spirituality > New Age Groups History of the Western Mystery Schools: 2 of 4

Western Mystery Schools History or "The force be with you Luke..." I have studied Hermetics/Alchemy/Occult systems for years as a part of a larger study on Comparative Religions and Philosophy. I dusted off my research notes and have tried to do a Readers Digest version of the history here; don't want to put anyone to sleep!...
Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft Goddess mythology: The history: 2 of 4

Step into the time machine to 3,200 BC where we find Sumer/Babylon myths of creation and the mother goddess "Ki." Here we will see the very beginnings of recorded Goddess concepts. Early Mesopotamian "gods" were numinous power made manifest in natural phenomenon. The "god" was the power behind the phenomenon which was the go...
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies The bigger picture behind the Washington chess game: 1 of 2

I have been following the Opinion articles in the Kingsland Current by Congressman Mike Conaway and Senator John Cornyn, our representatives in this part of Texas. I have some reflections I want to share. As a Freelance Writer and avid Researcher, I watch the bigger picture. My friends call me a "walking Library." It has giv...
Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts An introduction to the work of Swami Vivekananda: 1 of 1

Who is Swami Vivekananda and what is his "work"? Any decent study will give you all the details of his life (1863-1902) and studies (Hindu Vedanta); he is a disciple of one Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, a mystic 19th century Indian who worshiped Kali, the Mother Goddess of creation. The Vedanta philosophy emphasiz...
Entertainment > Characters & Personalities Star Trek's creator: Gene Roddenberry: 1 of 1

Gene's science fiction vision didn't include horror, blood and guts, how long people can fight, how many things can be blown up, etc. His vision in Star Trek was more intelligent than that and there lies the appeal to many followers (who include physicists, aerospace engineers, inventors, housewives, doctors, astronauts, tea...
Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations The Unitarian Universalist Church: Contemporary trends vs. Christian roots: 6 of 9

The contemporary Unitarian Universalist Church has very little to do with Biblical Christianity. It grew out of Eastern Europe as a revolt toward the Catholic doctrine of the Trinity. The First Council of Nicea in 325 AD rejected Unitarianism as heresy. It is a pagan belief system based on Humanistic Reason and Nature worshi...
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Overview of the Baha'i Faith: 2 of 3

All paths lead to God; all religions are One; One World Religion for a One World Government; World Peace under UN control. This is Baha'i in a nutshell. Baha'i believers are followers of the Bab (the Gate) or the chosen Manifestation of God for this present age. Babism is an offshoot of Shi'ism which came out of Islam. The b...
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs Cooking with herbs for dummies: 9 of 13

HERBS & COOKING FOR DUMMIES "An herb is a friend to physicians and the praise of cooks." - Charlemagne FRIEND TO PHYSICIANS: Herbs are healthy for you! So....cook with them. 1. CILANTRO - helps eliminate Mercury and Lead from tissues and bone (detox) Holy BASIL (Tulsi) - Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral; protective ...
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day Valentine's Day: Commercial hype or romantic opportunity?: 18 of 24

Every Princess is waiting for her Knight in shinning armor to live happily ever after.....only problem is.....it ain't happening. Fantasy and romance are nice but let's get real. No one lives in a fantasy world. Unfortunately we live in a world where the Knights have rust on their armor and Princesses aren't always that pret...