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I have been writing since I was old enough to pick up one of those big yellow pencils they gave us at school. In my Catholic school, reading and writing were highly prized.

I went on to major in English with a Creative Writing concentration in college and

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Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Are real estate agents worth the money?: 3 of 26
Real estate agents are good for one thing: helping a buyer purchase a home. There are several reasons this is true, the biggest is that their services to a buyer are FREE. If you are in the market for a home, by all means, use the services of a real estate agent. If you are thinking of selling, on the other hand, you absolute... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Death of a pet: 8 of 55

In one hour and forty-five minutes the world will be Max-less. Now, I would applaud a hate-less world, a greed-less world. I could abide a chocolate-less world. But, there just isn't any joy in the anticipation of a Max-less world. The vet calls him a "giant Sheltie." That doesn't mean he's HUGE, it just means he's twice the ... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Tips for selling your home in "crisis" market conditions: 3 of 14
Oh boy, another week has gone by and there's still no offer on your home. If the house has been on the market for some time, it's easy to become frustrated and anxious."I need help to sell my house!"Try to keep in mind that there are slow times in even the hottest of markets. If you're sure that you've priced the house proper... More..
Business > Sales Getting started with selling on eBay: 7 of 25
If you have something to sell, and you want to attract millions of potential customers from all over the world, one of the places you might want to market it is online, at Ebay. This massive online auction site is easy to use and extremely popular. The key to making money on Ebay is knowing which items are in demand and then ... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) How to get by when you are temporarily short on cash: 2 of 7
It's a recession, folks, and many of us are short on cash. Remember the old song "Too much month at the end of the money?" It's the story of a lot of people's lives right now. But there are ways to cut back until things get easier. You have most likely seen a lot of these tips, but maybe not all.Here's the usual: stop eating ... More..
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism How alcohol affects the body: 3 of 9
For the alcoholic, it's almost ritualistic to sit in a favorite watering hole and order the usual drink and light up. Smoking and drinking just seem to go together. In fact, the National Institutes of Health have found that between 80 and 95 percent of alcoholics smoke cigarettes. Furthermore, researchers in Canada have found... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Common mistakes to avoid when choosing a real estate agent to sell your home: 2 of 6
Hiring a real estate agent to sell your home isn't rocket science. Sure, agents want you to think they have some magical bag of tricks that you, a mere mortal, have no clue about. Not true. Look at all the folks that sell their homes without an agent. Mere mortals, each and every one of them. The trick to hiring an agent i... More..
Home & Garden > Annuals Growing viola: 1 of 3
Wild violets, or Viola pratincola, are considered by many gardeners to be pests. They are invasive plants that will quickly take over and crowd out other plants in the garden. They especially thrive in lawns. There are some gardeners, however, that are attracted to the small, heart-shaped leaves and the purple or white flower... More..
Home & Garden > Rental Properties Choosing a real estate agent: 5 of 13
Choosing a real estate agent to assist you in buying or selling a home can feel like an overwhelming task. But, really, it's not that difficult. Plus, it's something that's un-doable. If at any time you don't like the agent you are working with, fire him or her and find another. Never, ever sign anything, including a listing ... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Buying a home in a buyers market: 2 of 5
Have you heard? Interest rates have gone down again. Add that to the fact that home prices are the lowest they've been in who knows how long and you've got quite the mixture for the perfect buyer's market. The current real estate market is in the news a lot lately. In fact, it's hard to miss the fact that you, as a home buyer... More..