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About me - Melissa A. Bartell

When I was five I "published" a book of poetry, including one poem in which I stated that I wanted to be an author.

Since then, I've dabbled in mortgage lending, political activism, party planning and catering, improvisational theatre and freelance writing,

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Pets & Animals > Dog Training Dog training tips: Stop your dog from chewing: 2 of 7

*Puppies and Chewing: A Three-Fold Plan* Every family who has adopted a puppy has had to go through the chewing stage. While it may seem like puppies chew on things - anything and everything - just to vex their owners, this is an exaggeration. Puppies actually chew for a variety of reasons: to help ease teething discomfort, ...
Style & Beauty > Hair Color & Coloring Funky hair colors: 2 of 7

Dying your hair a funky color isn't for the timid. Even in places like San Francisco and New York, where being a bit eccentric is expected, tresses that are tinted pink, blue, green or purple will turn heads and start conversations. "Is that your real hair?" people will ask. "Did you dye it yourself?" -Why Do It?- In truth, ...
Food & Drink > Tea Tips on buying fine grade, high end Tea: 1 of 1

Coffee may be the most common morning brew for most Americans, but there is something truly special about a fine cup of tea. For a jolt of caffeine Earl Grey, English Breakfast or Irish Breakfast all serve well. For a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or the perfect accompaniment to a good book, Darjeeling or Lapsang Souchong might ...
Personal Finance > Auto Insurance Reducing the cost of your car insurance: 5 of 7

Every time you get in a car you are engaging in an activity that carries more potential risk than almost any other regular activity. One moment of hesitation, one wrong turn, one second of distraction, and the result is likely to be incredibly costly, in lives or injuries, and in insurance, when the accident claim makes your...
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health How to care for an epileptic pet: 3 of 4

Epilepsy in dogs, just as in humans, is a condition that affects the nervous system causing temporary partial or complete loss of muscle control, or seizures. While it is most common in young dogs (who can sometimes "grow out of" the condition), and older animals suffering from other illnesses, like cancer, it can strike any...
Food & Drink > Coffee Five ways to sweeten your coffee: 2 of 2

Ah, coffee! Whether you are drinking it for that much-needed morning caffeine jolt, having it as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or savoring a cup with your dessert after dinner, you probably have a definite preference about the way it's served. Perhaps you like it "au lait," with a lot of milk, or maybe you like it strong and b...