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I developed a passion for writing less than a decade ago, and have had the privilege to have over 80 of my articles and essays published in various publications in Canada, the US, Mexico, and Great Britain. I was also fortunate enough to have my own Travel

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Health & Fitness > Kidney & Urologic Diseases Dealing with urinary incontinence: 1 of 7
Over, 13 million Americans (and 1.5 million Canadians) have some form of urinary incontinence (UI). Though UI can have a negative impact on the quality of life of the individual affected with the problem, there is a variety of methods available to effectively treat this condition in most people. Urinary incontinence, which a... More..
Sciences > Astronomy Starting as an amateur astronomer: 2 of 11
Gazing into the sky amounts to more than searching for the Big Dipper, although this well known constellation is certainly the appropriate starting place. Stargazing also includes other constellations, meteors, auroras, and comets. Recreational astronomers can begin sky-watching right in their own backyards by viewing craters... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Travel: 21 of 83
What to do on a First Date in the Dominican While in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, I had been befriended by a wonderful Italian businessman from Nova Scotia who loved to dance. He had a Dominican friend, Hector (not his real name), who had wanted to meet me. Hector worked at the hotel we were staying at, and during my... More..
Travel > North & South America Travel experiences: Cuba: 2 of 6
During the drive from Juan Roberto Gomez airport, I felt almost voyeuristic glaring out the window of my air conditioned shuttle bus at the locals in their various modes of transportation around the Veradero peninsula. Many traveled on bicycles or late model American made cars. The only thing older than the cars appeared t... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Reasons for mountain climbing: 1 of 3
Whether it is the highest mountain in North America, the highest peak in Africa, or the highest mountain on Earth, women are there to climb it. So why do we do it? Janet Greidanus, who climbed to Mount Everest Base Camp five years ago, summed it up in a nutshell. She believes, "Climbing a mountain is a metaphor for life. Each... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Arthritis: The alternative to painkillers: 2 of 5
Arthritis affects approximately 4 million Canadians (over 46 million Americans). As the medical community has been unable to determine the exact cause of arthritis, there is no cure as of yet. It is recommended to find a method that best alleviates the symptoms, and begin incorporating a therapeutic exercise program to hel... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse How verbal abuse turns into domestic violence: 3 of 7
The Man Who Wouldn't Leave Can you imagine being in an abusive relationship? Unfortunately - I can. We were high school classmates and met up quite by accident four years after I'd graduated. We started dating, and I was quite happy initially. He used to take me out dancing at a local place where I had been going. I eventual... More..
Health & Fitness > Substance Abuse & Addiction (Other) Understanding the dangers of methamphetamine (Crystal meth): 3 of 7
The Devil's Drug - Crystal Meth When your friend talks about Crystal, Tina, or Krista in your presence, he/she may not be referring to a girlfriend or classmate. These are just three of dozens of names associated with the insidious drug sweeping the country more commonly known as Crystal Meth. Street names include crank, tw... More..
Travel > Mexico Travel destinations: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: 2 of 4
The Heart of Vallarta What the travel books don't tell you about the incredible Puerto Vallarta sunsets is that once the golden orb starts to set, it drops faster than the ball in Times Square on New Year's Eve. The malecon becomes a flurry of activity as locals and tourists alike line up to witness the spectacular view and... More..
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism What is fetal alcohol syndrome?: 2 of 4
FAS A Preventable Disability Though FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders) have been officially known to the medical profession for more than 30 years now, these disorders are still often misunderstood. One of these disorders is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS); a birth defect caused directly by the mother consuming alcohol ... More..