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I am currently a staff writer for a local community newspaper, concentrating mostly on school and local sports. They now have a web presence that I contribute to, found at www.copanews.com. I have extensive experience with children and teens, working in the

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love for Jesus: 1 of 25
In the beginning of time He made up His mindPulled the waters away to show the dry landThrough heating and cooling He molded and pushedAnd formed a low hill that was covered with sand With tears in His eyes He stood in that placeAnd looked down in time to a faraway dayWhen stalwart young soldiers would crush a thief's legsBut... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Handle with care: 11 of 126
Young maiden reclines in the twilight mistAnd relives enchanted evening's kissHer prince is demanding; she longs so to pleaseThat she never considers why she's placed at his kneesA strong word of caution: handle with care.A broken heart soon will be bleeding there.Young lady is tougher, she'll match your quick witShe'll duck ... More..
Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs How to grow parsley: 1 of 10
No vegetable or herb garden is complete without parsley, and no accomplished cook will work without it. In the garden or the kitchen, parsley is attractive, useful, and beneficial. It is also one of the easiest and least picky herbs to grow yourself. There are three main types. Curly parsley is flavorful and aromatic. It is ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why I love my job: 1 of 7
If you have ever been a secretary you will wonder what there is about the job to love. Frankly, I would agree with you. So it is with absolute delight that I can honestly say I loved my job as secretary to the guidance counselor, in the front office of the local high school. Of course, there were also days when for two cents ... More..
Health & Fitness > Cosmetic Dentistry Teeth whitening at home that's cheap and really works: 1 of 5
Whiter, brighter teeth make you look and feel younger, more attractive, and more confident. As such, teeth whitening products are rapidly becoming one of the most sought-after - and controversial - cosmetic aids around. But are these treatments safe, effective, and will they work for everyone? The answer is no. Evaluating You... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Issues (Other) How to treat gynecomastia: 1 of 5
Gynecomastia is a fairly common condition that affects boys and men. The term is derived from two Greek words meaning 'woman' and 'breast'. Simply put, it is abnormal enlargement of the breasts. While physically it is most often both temporary and benign, psychologically it can be devastating. Although a hormonal imbalance i... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love finds you: 1 of 5
Summer and Paul I know I shouldn't be with her, he said with a wistful grinI need to stay away and work, and clean up the mess I'm in. I know he's much too old for me, she whispered at the start,I've other things I need to do before I lose my heart. But love is rarely logical, nor does it wait for longIt seeps into your so... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My great, true, personal garden story: 80 of 391
Our First Arizona Garden Ours was always a gardening family. When the boys were small, we would plant a two-acre garden every spring. Jim would haul out the trusty roto-tiller and fight his way through the heavy Ohio clay soil with two little boys in tow, slogging joyfully through the mud and throwing rocks at each other - a... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) DIY projects for spring: 2 of 9
Spring is a time of energy. There is something about spring sunshine that just shoves you out the door to set your flowerbeds, start your gardens, spruce up your patio, and get the homestead looking glorious. One spring DIY project that is always advisable in the southwest desert is to provide shade from the coming summer sun... More..
Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs How to grow beetroots: 1 of 4
Beets, sometimes called beetroots, are easy to grow in your home garden and incredibly useful both for nutrition and medicine. The most common beets are the red globe varieties; but white, yellow, and sugar beets are just as easy to grow.Before planting, decide how many you want to grow. Each beet plant will yield several sma... More..