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For several years I worked as a full time professional freelance writer, having had many articles published in different periodicals (Chicken Soup for the Country Soul, USAirways Magazine, Let's Live, Orange Coast and more).

I also developed and taught Creative

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Jobs & Careers > Occupations (Other) Readers share their first jobs: 1 of 42
Crotch sewer.No kidding. That was my official title. I worked in a hosiery factory, right out of high school. My only duty was to sit hunched all day long over a special small sewing machine that whipped together the crotch of a single pair of panty hose in minutes.You fed the unfinished panty hose, one by one, into the machi... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Perspective: 2 of 61
Hard to believe that watching a simple kid's video could change my life for the better, but it did.I was babysitting with my great niece, so I put on the Disney video Brother Bear. She loved it. I thought the overall movie itself was kind of mediocre, although enjoyable. However, the message conveyed in that film was powerful... More..
Food & Drink > Pasta, Grain & Rice Recipes Recipes: Spaghetti: 1 of 28
How To Make Fast Easy And Tasty Baked SpaghettiBaked spaghetti is a huge favorite around our house, but unless I had a day off from work I rarely had time to do all the preparations needed to complete this particular dish.So I finally developed this really fast recipe that doesn't call for meat, so it's cheaper to make. In ad... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values The effects of morals our parents taught us: 1 of 23
My late mom used to love to end tales with "and the moral of the story is.."There was always a good lesson lurking behind those infamous words and one of her anecdotes really hit home and has saved me from a lot of what might have been awkward situations, even to this day. Just remembering that tale will usually do the trick ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The hopeless homemaker: 1 of 21
Okay, so I still can't clean. Well, I can but there are always errands to run, books to be read, dogs to be walked, husbands to be fed (well, husband), and so on and so on.I can cook now, although I prefer meals that will fit in one pot. Still, I can make this or that or the other these days and my meals usually meet with mod... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Tuna salad: 3 of 49
This Tuna Salad recipe is not only simple to prepare, it's also easy on the budget. It is especially great for college students on a budget, who want a nutritious meal or snack but don't have a lot of extra money to use for food.You can easily serve this as a main meal or a side dish. For a snack at night, instead of serving ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy Testimonies: Out of body experiences: 2 of 29
"I had never been through anything like it before," said Laurie, an artist and one of the students at the New Age retreat. "Yet, I knew somehow I was not dreaming. I was not having any type of vision. It was real. My friend, dead for three years, was there, talking to me. Telling me he was fine, telling me not to worry. I cou... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Quick and easy pizza: 4 of 51
How to Make Easy Breezy Tasty Mini Pizzas Who doesn't like pizza, especially teenagers? This recipe for fast and delicious mini pizzas is so easy that even teenagers can quickly make these themselves as an after school or anytime snack. They're also great to make for a quick and tasty lunch. Or, it's a great recipe to send t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Beauty contests are sexist: 2 of 20
Are beauty contests sexist?Isn't that question a bit redundant?Look at all the beauty contests that are put on for "The Little Misses" or "The Junior Misses."Then there is "Miss America." Sometimes even "Mrs. America."Note that the words "Little Misters" or the word "Mr." is never applied to such exhibitions.Nobody thinks abo... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Dishes for students on a tight budget: 7 of 63
Students like burgers. They're usually cheap and full of protein. They can also be full of fat. And beef can be expensive. Here is a way to substitute tuna, to create some mouth-watering spicy tuna patties for a healthier type of burger, a "Cajun tuna burger."These may sound difficult to make, but they're not. Ingredients for... More..