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I am a freelance writer who writes both fiction and nonfiction. I also love pets, especially cats and at present have two spoiled ones.

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Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Dexter: 2 of 17
Dexter TV Series ReviewA psychopathic serial killer does not a very sympathetic character make. At least that's what I thought before I started watching Dexter.The TV series is derived from a series of books by author Jeff Lindsay. The first season follows fairly closely the first book Darkly Dreaming Dexter, the rest is only... More..
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders Obsessive Compulsive Disorder explained: 3 of 11
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?Most everyone's seen the TV show Monk. The quirky detective is suffering from an obsessive-compulsive disorder. His symptoms are a need for cleanliness and order. He also has an irrational fear of germs. Some people, like Monk, have fears and obsessive-compulsive rituals that they must fo... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Things that are poisonous to cats: 4 of 14
Things that are Poisonous to CatsCats are curious creatures. Most of the trouble they run into comes from eating, drinking or getting into new things they want to test and explore. Here are some tips to help cat-proof your pet's environment and keep them safe. MedicinesCats should never be given Aspirin orTylenol or any other... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Indoor or outdoor: Choosing the best life for your cat: 8 of 26
Should your Pet be an Indoor Cat or an Outdoor Cat?Do you live in an apartment complex near a crowded highway or in a rural area or farm? One of the most important decisions a cat-owner must make is whether to have an indoor or outdoor cat. Whether your cat should live inside or outside the house is affected by many factors, ... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Reasons to resist the desire to buy a new car: 5 of 15
Would you throw away several thousand dollars just to impress your friends? The first and foremost reason to resist purchasing a new car is that they will lose that much value the minute you drive them off the lot. Unlike a home, cars are not really a good investment because they quickly depreciate in value. Once you have dri... More..
Health & Fitness > Personality Disorders Psychopaths one can meet on the street: 2 of 6
Ever meet a fascinating individual, full of self-confidence and charm? Did that person turn out to be a liar, a cheat, or someone who stabbed you in the back for their own personal gain?Sound like anyone you know? Maybe your last boyfriend or the guy at the bank or that last evil boss. You may have encountered a psychopath. A... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Tips for keeping your cat happy: 2 of 5
Four Ways To Keep Cats HappyCats can seem very complicated creatures. But their wants and needs are really pretty basic. Cats like to eat, sleep, play and they also enjoy companionship. Here are some tips on how to make your cat happy. Food and water: Cats aren't like humans. They don't mind eating the same thing day after da... More..
Autos > Buying Cars (Other) What to be wary of when buying a car: 3 of 7
"Buy this vehicle only if you are prepared to spend wheelbarrows full of money on it." That was the prognosis of the mechanic who checked out the little used Chevy I thought was the car of my dreams. On the advice of a friend, I had taken it to the mechanics first to get it checked out. It cost fifty dollars, but it was proba... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Postpartum depression: Symptoms and treatment: 4 of 8
Postpartum Depression- Symptoms and TreatmentFor many years the condition known as postpartum depression remained ignored and unrecognized, "swept under the rug" by public concern and the medical profession. The often severe sense of melancholy that some women suffer after giving birth was believed to be "all in a woman's hea... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies What you need to know about allergies to peanuts: 2 of 4
Avoiding eating peanuts, peanut butter cookies and other products that obviously contain peanuts seems an easy solution to safeguard a child or other person who suffers an allergy to peanuts. However, it is not that simple. Peanut allergy is one of the most frustrating of the food allergies because peanuts are often used in p... More..