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Writing has been part of my daily to do's for the last twenty years. However, until this past March few of my musings have escaped the walls of home. Having spent the majority of adult life with my current employer has resulted in a same old day to day life.

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Politics, News & Issues > Environment (Other) Are future wars going to be fought over water or will leaders be able to resolve conflicts as they have many times in the past?: 1 of 30
Twenty-seven years ago, while gathering for a company meeting, an informal discussion was held as to the current state of world affairs. Those arriving early had the chance to offer their opinion. Surprisingly the discussion turned to the future availability of water in the United States. While most dismissed this as a non-i... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Family memories: 5 of 56
It was a warm fall day when I made my first visit home from college. Having left three weeks earlier I was looking forward to catching up with the goings on. After greeting my mother, I walked into the living room where my father was located. I also knew my golden would be with him. Coming into the room the dog gave me a cas... More..
Personal Finance > Home Insurance Major factors that impact your homeowner's insurance rates: 1 of 9
The largest single investment most consumers make is in their home. Unfortunately, the cost for homeowners insurance coverage has increased significantly over the last five years. With many companies offering numerous types of policies, it is important to understand what affects the rates, also known as the premium, and what... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Appreciating the little things in life: 24 of 154
It takes four hours to reach my location but only two to pass the stress line. Ah, you ask, what is the stress line? For me living in southern Wisconsin it happens when travelling to the northern part of the state. As I pass Stevens Point, my halfway marker, the stress in my body starts to slide away. When the 210-mile drive... More..
Computers & Technology > GPS Devices Beginner's guide to GPS devices: 3 of 15
The wonderful world of Global Positioning Systems is not for all for some folks never leave their back yard. But those travelers who can't read a map or don't know north from south will find these small units not only helpful but a lot of fun. The latest technological wonder gives the user the ability to find their way throu... More..
Sports & Recreation > Basketball (Other) History of the Basketball Hall of Fame: 1 of 5
Springfield Massachusetts, home of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, was first located on the campus of Springfield College. It remained at this location from 1968 until 1985 when it relocated to downtown Springfield. During this stay over 600,000 visitors from all over, the world walked through the facility For... More..
Business > General Management How technology impacts communication in businesses: 2 of 9
Yesterday a package arrived containing a present for our daughter. The purse purchased from a company in China was in great shape but the promised paperwork of authenticity was missing. No problem for in a few short minutes a communication link was established and the concern eliminated. The possibility of this type of trans... More..
Sports & Recreation > Recreational & Youth How to make your children more physically active: 3 of 13
Recently while having lunch with a co-worker he asked, "What does it take to get kids physically active?" My friend had the opportunity to watch our children as youngsters continually going from one sporting event to the next. Now he has young ones whose interest is more of a laid-back lifestyle then getting out and sweating... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life How to build a perfect relationship: 4 of 15
From this ole white beard, the perfect relationship is when the wife yells to the husband as he is vacuuming, "Do you need anything from the mall?" "No, but please stop at the grocery store on your way back. I put the list of what we need on the counter. Be sure to purchase laundry detergent for we're going to be out after t... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Why I love photography: 4 of 15
Walking down the long hallway each day, I understand why photography has such a strong pull on my life. There greeting me is my wife with our newborn son. It was a rainy March day when he arrived, but the glow coming from both brought sunshine to the new family. A sister joined him eighteen months later. Her photo as she gre... More..