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With an education in Journalism and a public relations career in corporate America, my best friend is my notepad and pen.

For 15 years, my life in the Big Apple involved writing press releases, bios, scripts, speeches and other business documents for doctors,

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Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Reflections: It's not the destination, it's the journey: 2 of 43
"Swish, swoosh, swish, swoosh" is the sound created by the symphony of plank-like vehicles as they transport passengers from the cloud-colored powder in the sky. My eyes stayed affixed to the skiers as they raced down the mountain faster and faster while their feet made beautiful music in the distance. "If only I was good eno... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Breaking up: 3 of 30
Photographing Our GoodbyeIt was a balmy spring afternoon. The weather was in the mid-to-high 80's but when the cool ocean breeze emerged it made the island more bearable. Although I had been to the Caribbean many times before, the only knowledge I had of Puerto Rico was when I was running through The Luis Munoz Marin Internat... More..
Sciences > Psychology What's your greatest fear?: 2 of 20
Some people are afraid of the dark. Others are afraid of heights. Some people are afraid of being single and others fear commitment. Some are afraid of dying and others fear living. Then there are those who are afraid of being afraid. There are many types of fear and their cause is not always clear. However, the one commonali... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothes (Other) The reason why we dress the way we do: 1 of 5
LOVING THE BLUESIf your clothes could speak, what would they say? Do they know who you are? Do they give you away? I went inside my closet this morning and pulled out my very favorite wardrobe item, a loyal pair of denim. Even universal clothes such as a pair of jeans can say a lot about a person based on the brand's style, c... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues The "other woman": Perceptions vs. realities: 7 of 28
Did he lie or was I lying to myself? Did he cheat or was I cheating me? Maybe he told me the truth but I chose to ignore his words. We met in Bermuda in the fall of 2000. I was there on pleasure; Daniel was there on business. He stood about 5'8, only slightly taller than I did if I was wearing heels. He had mesmerizing blue e... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Living with chronic pain: 14 of 39
PAIN IN THE NECKYes, I took it for granted. Then again, maybe I took most things for granted, particularly the physical and functional qualities given to me at birth. I just simply assume that my body is supposed to operate as intended with no diversion.I am a passerby. My anatomy is here and I am there. "There" being nowhere... More..
Style & Beauty > Anti-Aging Anti-aging skin care treatments: 11 of 29
Does growing older mean looking older? As our body ages, we begin to notice certain changes in our skin. It becomes dry and sun-damaged and growths, dark spots and wrinkles begin to appear. Some changes are natural and harmless while others are annoying and even psychologically painful.Before you read any further, sit down an... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Hometowns: Reminiscing about the place where we grew up: 19 of 37
Palermo: it's not just a city in Italy. When people hear that my fondest childhood memories were spent growing up in Palermo, the first thought that comes to mind is the beautiful Sicilian city. Although I am of Italian descent and my ancestors are from Sicily, the town where we lived bears little resemblance to the city bear... More..