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Writing is a fun hobby I recently discovered I enjoy. My first published work was for a local newspaper. Since I'm a professional dog trainer the majority of my articles focus on dog training. For a list of all my dog training articles please visit www.sitandstay.org.

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Arts & Humanities > Dance Styles Misconceptions about belly dance: 3 of 8

When you hear the word belly dance what do you think? There are many misconceptions about this oldest form of dance. It was actually created as a ritual to prepare women for childbirth in the ancient Middle East. Belly dancing was performed by women for women. It was not performed to entertain men. Belly dance is known world...
Travel > New York Destinations Travel experiences: New York City: 14 of 20

What a fantastic place to be during the holiday season - New York City! It's a magical land that the entire world peeks in on. Beginning with the televised program of the Macy's Day Parade on Thanksgiving, followed by the lighting of the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center, to the grand finale at midnight on New Year's Eve ...
Travel > Africa & Middle East Travel Diaries Travel experiences: Cairo, Egypt: 3 of 4

My thoughts on Cairo... Cairo is the city of extremes - from the sheep herder to the executive driving the BMW. The funny thing is you would see them driving side by side on the road. The driving was the most "interesting" I had ever seen. Forget all rules, anything goes! Signals and staying in your lane is optional. The onl...
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Cold-weather tips for dogs: 26 of 31

If our recent snow storms are any indication of how this winter is going to be, it will be a LONG, cold winter. For the skiers, this is great news! For some of us, including our pets, this is not exactly the type of weather we enjoy. Some people are under the impression that because a dog has a fur coat it can tolerate the c...
Travel > Africa & Middle East Destinations Travel destinations: Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt: 3 of 3

Sharm El Sheikh, or as I like to call it "Carmel Shake", is absolutely gorgeous! It is paradise on earth. The temperatures were perfect (in the 80s), blue skies and water, lots of sand and peaceful. Picture perfect! I would love to be there RIGHT now! Especially since it's snowing and blowing here. Anyway back to heavenly Ca...