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A Northern California native, I grew up during the turbulent 60s within a stone's throw of the Hippy Mecca of San Francisco. Starting out my working life as a legal secretary, I transferred my clerical skills to the world of high-tech manufacturing marketing

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Cat behavior: 3 of 124
My cat is very spiteful This is why I have given him the royal-sounding nickname: "Felinus Terriblus".It appears as though he has specific and unambiguous ideas about the timetable upon which serving him canned tuna is based.Mostly, he eats a very high-quality brand of dry cat food (which, I might add, costs lots of hard-earn... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My great, true, personal garden story: 11 of 393
FACES IN THE FLOWERS Several years ago, my mother was involved in a terrible motorcycle accident and was hospitalized for over nine months so I moved my daughter and myself into her house to look after things for her. My mother is a prolific flower-gardener. Having been raised around flowers all of my life, I thought most ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Should children under 10 attend funerals?: 1 of 32
I can tell you the answer to this question. I can tell you the answer because, when I was a child of two, my father died and, when I was nine, my father's mother - the person I loved more than any other person in this world - also died. My mother didn't believe children should attend funerals; therefore, I attended neither m... More..
Business > Nonprofits Fresh ideas for fundraising: 1 of 24
"Cemetery Walks": Potential Goldmines for YOUR Non-Profit! Savvy historical societies, cemetery associations, museums, libraries, schools and other non-profit organizations have discovered that "Cemetery Walks" are not only terrific vehicles for educating their communities about local history but also extremely effective fu... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: How to acquire humor: 1 of 17
Introduction:It is my belief that most elements of effective writing aren't inborn but can be learned if sufficient motivation is put to the task. If you are a writer aspiring to try your hand at humorous material but feel that you aren't a born clown read on!The Thin Line Between Funny and Dudsville:Anyone who fancies themse... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The passing of time: 13 of 161
"When we were children, we used to think that when we were grown-up we would no longer be vulnerable. But to grow up is to accept vulnerability... To be alive is to be vulnerable." - Madeleine L'Engle, Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art, 1980"9 TO 5" TURNS 25 AND I TURN 54Yes, I've grown used to the emotional aspe... More..
Computers & Technology > Graphic Software Recommendations for photo editing software: 1 of 11
CREATING YOUR OWN "PICTURE TUBES" IN PAINTSHOP PRO One of the things that I love to do is to make my own "picture tubes" using PSP (I have version 9). Once an image is saved into your "tubes", you can recreate it with one click of your mouse onto any backdrop or photo or whatever background you choose. You can also change t... More..
Hobbies & Games > Home Decor Crafts Craft: Wreaths for all seasons: 1 of 10
ONE WREATH FOR ALL SEASONS! The practice of making wreaths probably has its roots in the Mediterranean cultures that preceded the Ancient Greeks. Originally, wreaths were made to wear on the head - hence the circular shape - as a symbol of victory (the laurel wreath) and, somewhere along the line, people began hanging them o... More..
Arts & Humanities > Origins & Firsts in History Famous inventors that changed our way of life: 1 of 9
LUTHER BURBANK: A Modern Progressive in Victorian Clothing For many today, the name "Luther Burbank" means little, but it is said that, at one time, his name was more recognizable than that of the President of the United States. Luther Burbank, horticulturist and plant breeder (1849-1926), was known as "The Plant Wizard" mu... More..
Pets & Animals > Horses (Other) Horses: The funniest thing: 3 of 25
I am told by some of the equestrians with whom I'm acquainted that there are "A-type" and "B-type" personalities in the horse-world just as there are among human beings. "Alpha horses", they tell me, when put in a pen or enclosed field with other horses, will immediately take the reins" (so to speak) and insist the others fal... More..