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Over 30 years experience with Raytheon in electronic, electro-mechanical, mechanical, and business technical writing. Often leading teams of writers or training developers, have produced technical manuals for complex electronic systems, proposals for

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Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: Chili: 5 of 44
Chili For A CrowdThis recipe makes 2 to 3 gallons of a thick, "general use" chili that can be mild enough for most everyone. Remember that refrigerating or freezing and reheating will concentrate the spices; if you must have it HOT, take out a portion at the tasting stage and adjust it to your personal pain level (make sure y... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Recipes for baking bread from scratch: 4 of 18
Fastest, Easiest Bread, Biscuit, & Dumpling RecipeBread is basic to all societies and civilizations, and deserves the respect and time and care that goes into making it. There are times, though, when a crusty, artisan loaf isn't needed, or suitable.This basic recipe will make a loaf, and it will also make biscuits or dump... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Raspberry chocolate cheesecake: 1 of 4
Chocolate Raspberry CheesecakeA very rich and popular desert based on an old Philadelphia-brand Cream Cheese recipe. Your investment of time and ingredients will be well rewarded by the praise you will receive. As with most cheesecakes, it is easiest to slice with a thin, wet knife; if you slice ahead, away from your guests, ... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Bread rolls: 7 of 15
Swedish Cardamom BreadA not-too-sweet bread that is good with coffee, instead of dinner rolls, or in the morning for breakfast. It is traditionally dunked in coffee and, other than that one optional concession, it needs no butter or jam to be enjoyed. Freezes well.This recipe takes some planning, and three bowls - one very la... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips The power of persuasion: How to improve your persuasive writing: 10 of 21
Most people find a need, on a fairly regular basis, to persuade another person to a particular point of view. A parent often wishes to convince a child that a particular action is desirable, or maybe detestable. An employer, if presented with the possibility of union infiltration, would want to persuade his employees that a u... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Nightmares: 42 of 88
Our Mother sleeps, but She is restless. The four Winds, the West, the East, the South, and, yes, even the North, come lightly, fitfully. They, Her breath, have been this way since the Sun, Her Father, released Her from day. Is She dreaming? She gathers blanketing clouds as a covering; it brings no comfort. The shroud moves as... More..
Food & Drink > Poultry Recipes Recipes: Chicken puttanesca: 1 of 2
Chicken Mediterranean.Originally put together to reheat for quick meals through the week, this dish has also been a big favorite with crowds and at parties. There are a number of flavors involved; they liven up the chicken and make it a very distinctive, and memorable, dish.You shouldn't need another vegetable to make a meal ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Loneliness: 54 of 107
ALONE We are all alone. Each of us, ourselves, alone. Entirely alone. There are times when some of us, far from all of us but some of us, feel that someone is here for us. They are not. There are times when some of us feel that we are there for someone else. We are not. The human experience is supposed to be (if there is or e... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Struggle: 27 of 43
Homecoming "We might make it."Now that was a fool thing to do, talking out loud to Antrim. He doesn't understand; if he did he wouldn't care. He trusts me to get us home. And it hurts to talk aloud, the cold gets in.They will be worried at home, with this early cold and snow. I'm not due back for a few days yet but they know ... More..