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I write on topics of importance and unimportance with equal vigor. Those who know me would tell you that I am always ready to give my opinions, so freelancing was probably inevitable.

I am also a steward assigned to both the Home Interiors and Financial Planning

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Style & Beauty > Shoes Why women buy shoes that hurt their feet: 2 of 59
Among the many things that make women curious creatures, the question of why women buy shoes that hurt their feet is one that has prompted many explanations and still manages to mystify the opposite sex. A look at the socialization of the fairer sex may help to shed some light on the issue. From a very young age women are... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Fight aging with antioxidants: 2 of 48
We would all love to hold on to the fresh and youthful glow of our twenties, when our faces revealed nothing of the fun we had the night before. As the years roll by, we gather experiences that we would treasure for eternity, unfortunately with these come the lines and dark spots that we would sooner forget, and the more seri... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Decorating your home with color: 1 of 20
Color is arguably the most powerful element in the decorator's toolbox. It can make a room appear larger or smaller, and it can set the mood of the room. If the colors in your home are chosen carefully they project a cohesive look for the entire house. Color in essence is the greatest contributor to the overall impression of ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Pet peeves: 3 of 53
Doesn't it sometimes seem that certain things are done or certain people exist just to annoy you? Not a single person I know is immune to this feeling. I have realized that even those I find irritating find something that irritates them. This simple fact drove me to examine the situation more closely and as a result I have co... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Freedom: 2 of 32
In the battle between the "freedom from" and the "freedom to" does one reign supreme over the other?First let's define the difference. "Freedom from" implies protection from the thing specified. For instance, "freedom from persecution" denotes a right to be sheltered from the abuse of discrimination. This type of freedom is b... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Environment-saving tips for keeping your home green: 1 of 15
Gandhi is famously quoted as saying "we must become the change we want to see". When we are enraged because big oil companies are damaging the environment while reaping gargantuan profits, or because the government is soft on punishing polluters, might we be accused of throwing stones while living in glass houses? It is s... More..
Business > Starting a Business Where to find ideas about starting your own business: 1 of 15
Becoming an entrepreneur is a goal many find elusive. Indeed, the challenge of finding and committing to a business idea leaves some blank and renders others dizzy from the merry-go-round of ideas that run them in circles. Admittedly, there is no blanket remedy for getting past this first stumbling block on your way to becomi... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life How to maintain your privacy when you have house guests: 1 of 14
Putting up friends or family for an extended period definitely adds some spice into your everyday routine, but the fun can turn sour faster than it takes to shake out the welcome mat if you are not prepared for some intrusion. Maintaining your privacy when you have house guests may be a top concern even before the guests have... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Conservation Tips on conserving resources in the workplace: 1 of 13
'Nobody makes a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little.' These words were spoken by Edmund Burke, a sixteenth century Irish statesman. Undoubtedly he was not referring to implementing greener business practices. Nevertheless, his words ring true and seem to highlight one of the leading cause... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Travel budget: How to save money on vacation: 3 of 38
How to save money for your next vacation When people are on vacation, they tend to let loose. They become a more relaxed version of themselves and so many of the rules that are strictly observed at home are thrown out the window from the moment we board the airplane. Suddenly we are the type of people that sip pina colada... More..