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I am a writer, photographer, and homecare nurse. In my "spare time," I lead medical mission teams to the mountains of Ecuador. My publications include five nonfiction books: Before You Call Mom: A Real Life Survival Guide; So You Have to Do a Science Fair

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Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Spiritual Burnout: 1 of 24
Spiritual burnout Are you spiritually burned out? Do your spiritual fires need to be rekindled? The accumulation of chronic stress which depletes caring energies causes burnout. It most often occurs when you come up against unchangeable situations day after day. No matter how hard you try, you cannot fix your work,... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Ways to treat acute low back pain: 1 of 22
Treatment for Acute Low Back PainMost people experiencing acute pain in the lower back will improve in a few days with conservative treatment. However, when back problems persist for a week or longer, doctors often recommend one or more of the following treatments: exercise, rest, heat or cold, posture training, weight loss, ... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Pain in life: 1 of 19
Essay: Pain in LifeThe assignment was to write down why he was angry. During my first visit with this patient, a 74-year-old man confined to a chair by multiple medical problems, I felt as if I had walked into the middle of a battle zone. His wife flitted in and out of the room at his beck and call and most of his calls were ... More..
Business > Business Strategy Time management strategies: 1 of 18
We can all use more time in our day and the suggestion to get up earlie or stay up later may nore work for you. Much of time management is a matter of getting organized.Get organized by establishing a system for managing your daily and weekly schedule. Assemble the tools you prefer to use: PDA, planner, an appointment calenda... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Keeping your brain fit: 1 of 17
Keeping Your Brain Fit/Building a better BrainThe bad news is: you've got all you're ever going to have. Brain cells, that is. You are born with one hundred billion neurons, or basic brain cells, and you never develop any more. While no new brain cells can grow, you can learn to use more of what you do have to keep your brain... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: One man's journey: 2 of 32
One man's journey She was nothing but trouble. He should have realized that when he stumbled upon the naked, mud-caked body of a Celtic warrior-princess. By Jupiter! he swore, she was not only trouble, but now, she had pushed him to cursing. God would forgive a Roman curse, but would he forgive the other thoughts in M... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Products Best homemade cleaning products: 1 of 16
Best homemade cleaning products:Baking Soda and VinegarIndividually, they are great cleaners. Baking soda works well on surfaces, such as a ceramic sink, other more abrasive cleaners might scratch. To clean a scorched pan, cover the bottom with baking soda, add just enough water to moisten. Let stand for several hours. It sho... More..
Jobs & Careers > Blogs & Online Writing Jobs How to succeed as a freelance writer: 1 of 15
Ten tips for succeeding as a freelance writer: 10. Join a writer's organization. Yes, you can attend monthly meetings of some organizations without paying dues, but you miss out on so much of the networking, learning and support opportunities. Members often have access to other benefits of the organization such as onl... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Thanksgiving The history of Thanksgiving: 1 of 15
Throughout the nation, American families are preparing for a traditional Thanksgiving celebration. The self-basting turkey will be roasted in the oven, and served with dressing. Potatoes will be mashed with an electric beater, gravy processed in the blender, a bag of cranberries taken from the refrigerator to be transforme... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to be a success at the novel writing process: 1 of 14
To be a success at the novel-writing process, give careful consideration to setting.1) Setting gives framework for the hero and heroine to interact. In a romance, there is the adage: "get em alone and keep em alone." Setting lets you do that and keep them there. The setting doesn't have to be romantic. It can be frightening, ... More..