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I am a forty-five year-old professional freelance writer with a number of print and online publications under my belt. In addition to being a content and copywriter for several websites, I have published several poems and short stories. I am currently working

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting Should a child visit a grandparent with Alzheimer's?: 1 of 37

It is very important that children continue to visit a grandparent with Alzheimer's disease, especially if there is a strong bond between them. To love and to feel loved is necessary at every stage of life, and a visit between two people who love each other can have wonderful and therapeutic benefits for grandchild and grand...
Home & Garden > Vegetables, Herbs & Fruits Growing basil: 1 of 19

Nothing says "Italy" more than the delicious aroma of basil. This versatile herb is easy to grow indoors or out and requires very little care to keep it happy and healthy. Basil, or "Ocimum basilicum," is an aromatic herb with a slight smell of clove. The name basil itself comes from the Greek, "basilikos" which means "royal...
Health & Fitness > Depression Lighten up: Foods that fight depression: 2 of 23

Over 17 million people in the United States today suffer from depression, making it one of the most common medical problems in the nation today. Most experts agree that the number of cases reported each year is rising, and researchers find it impossible to estimate how many cases of depression go unreported every year. While...
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Shadow people: Are they real or imagined: 1 of 8

As interest in the paranormal continues to grow explanations and theories on various supernatural phenomena blanket the media, the phenomenon of shadow people remains one of the least-understood. Shadow people appear in many cultures around the world with a multitude of explanations as to what they are. In some areas they ar...
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness The health benefits of pomegranate: 6 of 31

The pomegranate, virtually ignored for years, is finally receiving recognition for its health benefits. Rather than just being the latest "miracle food," scientific research indicates that daily pomegranate consumption may actually hold the key to maintaining good health and vitality. Countless generations of writers have pr...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Have Christians as a whole left behind the teachings of Christ?: 7 of 36

I am very concerned that many Christians have left Jesus' most important teachings behind. Jesus taught love above all things, and the two commandments that he left us with dealt with love: "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the greatest and first c...
Politics, News & Issues > US News Do you believe the 17 pregnant teenagers in Gloucester, Massachusetts made a "pregnancy pact"?: 1 of 3

Last summer we were all inundated with news reports about the "Gloucester High School Pregnancy Pact." The reality of the situation is that there was no situation. There was no "pact" unless you include a number of the pregnant girls who banded together to support one another and help each other stay in school. The sad truth...
Food & Drink > Baking Sour dough starters for breads and pastries: 2 of 4

I had long been intimidated by those artisan bakers who produced wonderfully crusty loaves with the tell-tale enticingly sour smell. I longed to make this delectable bread myself, but was convinced that I could never rise to the level of expertise needed. Instead I contented myself with simple yeast breads, always dreaming o...
Politics, News & Issues > Soldiers & Veterans Testimonies: Military family services and support systems: 1 of 1

One of the most important things we can do for the families of soldiers is to make sure that there are adequate family support systems in place. I firmly believe that this support needs to start within the unit itself! Just as every unit has a chain of command, every unit should have a chain of concern. Unfortunately many ti...
Arts & Humanities > Business of Writing (Other) The missing sequel to Dan Brown's DaVinci code: 1 of 1

The latest Dan Brown mystery may be the most puzzling one yet: the location of The Solomon Key. Fans of Brown's blockbuster novel The DaVinci Code have been waiting for six years for the promised third book in the Robert Langdon trilogy. Initial reports indicated that The Solomon Key was originally scheduled to be released s...