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I live in Ontario with my husband and our three fur babies (cats). I am a freelance writer during my free time. Though I am quite new at it; I have very quickly developed a love for writing.

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Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed: Siberian Husky: 1 of 11
In the great tradition of working dogs, there is one that's existence made it exceptionally special. The Siberian Husky was the breed of dog, that on February 2, 1925, was responsible for the method of transportation of a precious serum that cured many during a diphtheria outbreak in Nome, Alaska. The trek, dubbed the "great... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History An overview of ancient Egyptian mythology: 1 of 2
Whether they are sandstone or granite, basalt or bronze or even gold, the Egyptian gods and goddesses are a sight to behold. They will possess a human head but most often they will don an animal muzzle or the beak of a bird. Their likenesses are found on mummy cases or sculptured on stalae and stone blocks that have been str... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Breeds Cat breed facts: Maine Coon: 7 of 11
The Maine Coon Cat A popular explanation of where the Maine Coon cat breed originated is that they are the product of a semi-wild domestic cat and a raccoon coupling. Though it's known that, zoologically speaking, such a coupling would not be possible. Another popular explanation is that the Maine Coon came from the six pet ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Eerie tales: 20 of 30
Emptiness She opened her eyes to see nothing but intensely bright light. She realized that she was still in her bath and the water had gone cold though she could still smell the lavender bath oil she had put in the water. She crossed her arms over her chest; shivering. Blinked rapidly but it did nothing to clear her vision. ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed: Rough Collie: 2 of 3
Known as one of the oldest dog breeds, the Collie had a very regal start. In the early 1860s, Queen Victoria brought a Scottish Sheepdog from the highlands in Scotland back to England. Since then, the Collie has been a very sought after breed. The Collie was and still is, used to herd livestock, to protect the farm and home ... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Breeds Cat breed facts: American wirehair: 2 of 3
Every American Wirehair cat can be traced back to one cat, Adam, who was born in 1966 on a farm in Vernon, New York, to Bootie and Fluffy who were normal haired. The single kitten in the litter of six, was born with a unique coat. Each hair was bent or hooked giving the kitten a harsh, dense, springy coat. The owner contacte... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Breeds Cat breed facts: Ragdoll: 11 of 14
Ragdoll the Docile The Ragdoll is one of the newest cat breeds, starting in the early 1960s. The urban legend is one that tells of an American named Ann Baker, who owned a Persian cat named Josephine. Josephine was pregnant when she was involved in a tragic accident which left her with permanent injuries. When the kittens we... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Twilight: 15 of 17
Vampire Folklore Challenged with Twilight Series Starting long before Vlad the Impaler, to more recently, Edward Cullen, vampires have been a large part of supernatural folklore. The romance and the danger associated with vampires have been a strong enough draw to spark the creation of everything from books and movies, to cu... More..