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H! I am employed as a Office Supervisor at a corporate credit union. I have 3 great children; I am a history buff and love reading, especially anything historical. I have really enjoyed the Hellium site, I enjoy the articles and contests, and it is a great

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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Making your own choices: 1 of 21
Choices, we make them every day, are you making the right choices for your life? One choice you have is the power to choose your way of thinking; if you choose to think in a positive light you have the power to literally change your life. How many times have you been down in the dumps or just generally not having a great day ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Childhood memories: 10 of 113
Memories of a Country Girl Everyone has memories of their childhood years, some good, some not-so-good, and some that are just plain out hilarious! I was raised in a small rural southern town in north Florida. The town of Crawfordville where I grew up was a typical small town in the south; everyone knew everyone and most w... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills Improving communication skills in your life: 2 of 19
Effective communication is a learned skill, meaning people are not born communicators this is a skill you learn in life, which can be an invaluable tool no matter what career path you choose. There are many aspects to be considered when learning to be an effective communicator. For those who have mastered skills of effective ... More..
Travel > North & South America Travel experiences: Traveling through the United States: 1 of 7
There is a gem of a state park hidden in central north Florida, approximately 14 miles south of Tallahassee; it is Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park. I have been lucky enough to have been born and raised in this area, and have spent countless summer days at The Springs, which is the local's name for the park. The park, n... More..
Business > General Management Successful management skills: 6 of 31
Work smarter not harder! How many of you have heard this phrase? Working smarter not harder is a great thing if you have practical and effective ways to make the most of your time and the time of those under your supervision. The first thing all managers of any level should do is to objectively examine their managerial skills... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Grandparents: 14 of 64
A Grandfather can go by many names; mine however is called 'Pa'; you have probably heard the phrase that anyone can be a father but it takes someone special to be a dad. Well this is true; I feel however, that it takes someone extra special, or 'grand' if you will, to be a grandfather. Having grandparents in your life is tru... More..
Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management Stress and time management tips: 3 of 11
Are you an efficient manager of your time or does it manage you? Do you set goals for yourself in your professional as well as personal life? Do you have a plan of action in order to achieve those goals? Do you have an overall vision for your life? By vision I mean, do you have an idea where you would like to be in both your ... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) How to make your yard sale a success: 2 of 6
Sale! This word, no matter what you are selling, is guaranteed to grab attention. Yard sale, estate sale, moving sale, or garage sales are a win-win situation for all; they're excellent ways to clean out those unwanted, outgrown, and unused items that are taking up space in your home. Yard/garage sale hosts benefit by making ... More..
Arts & Humanities > 19th Century US History How Florida became a state: 1 of 3
How Florida Became a State The State of Florida, also known as the Sunshine state; today when one thinks of Florida, you may think of sunshine, miles of sandy white beaches, orange groves and alligators. To learn how Florida became a state in the Union of the United States of America you should learn about the early years... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Remembering my grandpa: 17 of 43
Grandparents, some of us are lucky to have been blessed with grandparents who may have had profound impressions upon our lives, I am one of the lucky ones. This is the story of my great-grandfather life as his son, my grandfather has related to me through stories for as long as I can remember. There was a day when medical tre... More..