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My education and training includes a BS in biology, a first degree black belt in American Sport Karate, and a doctorate in veterinary medicine. I am also a happily married home-schooling mom, struggling to foster healthy eating and exercise habits in myself

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Home & Garden > Weeds & Pests Humorous stories: Mouse tales: 1 of 19
MICE AND MAN You wouldn't think watching CSI together could be a romantic thing, but somehow, it was. Lying in our king-sized bed, my head on his chest, feeling warm and content, sharing a love of the morbid and mysterious, his fingers gently stroking my hair.... And then the phone rang. He answered, and handed it to me. "It... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics Healthy eating: Simple ways to improve your diet: 1 of 14
Welcome to America, land of the free, home of the obese, where even our children are at risk for developing diabetes. The experts shout out advice from every corner, all with the same basic message: "Back away from the french fries and TV screens! You need to eat healthy, and get some exercise!" Easier said than done. Face i... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training How to stop your dog from biting: 1 of 6
CANINE TO HUMAN AGGRESSION Dogs behave aggressively towards humans in a variety of situations and for a number of different reasons. The most important thing to keep in mind when considering attempting to correct inappropriate aggression towards people is that growling and snarling are often bites waiting to happen, and once... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Pyometra in dogs: Symptoms and treatments: 2 of 11
"Pyometra" is a term that literally means "pus in the uterus". As a small animal veterinarian, I have treated many dogs with this condition. All female mammals are susceptible, of course, but in my experience, it is more common in dogs than cin ats. SYMPTOMS A uterine infection generally becomes apparent within three weeks o... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Memories: 2 of 10
PERFECT Memory is a funny thing. It seemed he could never rely on it, yet there were times when it was so strong, so clear, it was as if he had opened a door and stepped back in time. The scent of chlorine mingled with the sweet sound of "Melancholy Baby", undercut by girlish laughter. It tickled his brain with velvet finger... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Exercise Karate: How to do a proper punch: 1 of 5
As a first degree American Sport Karate black belt, I have had the opportunity to help conduct a number of self defense seminars at businesses and schools. When working with the general public in this manner, our time is limited. Realizing that the best self defense techniques are the ones that can be performed quickly and w... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Hiding: 6 of 21
COME TOMORROW and i'm sittin' here remembering thinkin' 'bout you and the tears are comin' but slow and they're cold and it aches and i'm afraid and i want to tell you you 'cause i've already given so much already bought your time already i won't owe you if i need you if i use you if i make you share my pain but i know i kno... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness What do you do if the love in your marriage is gone: 4 of 14
Transcendent Love "Complacency is a disease. I miss being in love. Hell, I don't even remember what that feels like." "What people mean when they say, 'I'm in love' isn't real love. It's infatuation, lust, curiosity, delight, the excitement of meeting someone new...and all of those emotions are one-sided. I don't mean that t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Self harm: 8 of 20
"blackness" once again the blackness threatens a pain I can neither deny nor explain nor explain. it smothers me. alone angry afraid ashamed lashing out at what draws me a false comfort whose dishonesty enrages. I would feel pain I would taste bright blood I would grind my teeth and scream. compassion is a stake through my h... More..
Travel > United States Traveling with kids in Las Vegas: 9 of 18
Ah, Las Vegas! The magical city, sparkling with neon and Elvis impersonators, showgirls in glittering rhinestones, and ringing with the music of million dollar dreams. Once the destination of choice for fortune hunters and star-crossed lovers, "Sin City" has worked hard to improve its reputation and become a family-friendly ... More..