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Hi there. I'm Pat Lunsford, Climate Change Steward. Writing has always been one of my passions and getting published was only a distant dream. However, Helium has turned my dream into reality. When the magazine arrived with my first published article, you

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Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Global warming: What's the real truth?: 1 of 86
The real truth about global warming is that the earth is always going through periods of cooling followed by periods of warming, which is a natural occurrence associated with any fluid-covered planet. However, scientists cannot explain the tremendous loss of sea ice and many are filled with concern. Since the Antarctic enviro... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Top 10 annoying public habits: 1 of 77
Many of us notice the annoying public habits of others while being oblivious to our own. Here is a list of the top 10 annoying public habits.1. Being Loud:They come in late at night blasting the radio, hitting the car horn, waking everyone in the neighborhood. Or those who get up at the crack of dawn, yelling at the kids, sho... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonials: Humorous stories from of job loss and unemployment: 1 of 71
The restaurant was changing shifts when I pulled the drawers from the registers. I was on my way to the office with them when the back door opened and Frank, the owner, stepped in. "Got a match?" he asked with a grin, relieving me of the drawers. "Hey, Frank. What are you doing here on your day off? "I have something to tell ... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: My most inspiring garden experience: 2 of 131
I honestly thought a small veggie garden would be a good way to bond with Mandy, my seven-year-old granddaughter. Her father, my son, had agreed to till the soil and provide the seeds and tools. I had just recently moved in with them after the passing of my husband and wanted very much to develop a close relationship with her... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: What happened when I tried to include my family in my gardening project: 1 of 65
Gardening and FamilyOverweight and sedentary, my family had become lazy couch potatoes. As a Christian, I did what Jesus said to do when we are troubled about anything. I took my concerns to God in prayer.Dan, my husband, got a promotion at work and we moved from a two-bedroom trailer to a nice three-bedroom home. David, our ... More..
Travel > Vacations Ideal vacation spots: 1 of 62
What some may consider an ideal vacation spot, others may consider a total bore. In America, there are several beautiful places that offer something for everyone in your vacation party. Florida is certainly a place that offers something for everyone, including a host of theme parks such as Disney World and Bush Gardens. Ther... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Love in the garden: 1 of 61
Love in the Garden The winters up north were getting to be a little too much for John. As a writer, he spent a lot of time indoors, but didn't hibernate the way some writers do. Since he wasn't the kind of man who could pin himself up in the house all day, he decided to rent a place in Florida for the winter. The house he cho... More..
Relationships & Family > Divorce Psychology The most frequent cause of divorce: 2 of 120
The most frequent cause of divorce today is fairly obvious if you look back at the 50's and 60's. Our lifestyles have changed dramatically in just the past 50 years and along with those changes came a lot of stress.As a senior citizen, I have known couples who have lived together for years and are still very happy together. M... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Global warming: The cold, hard facts: 1 of 55
The cold hard facts surrounding global warming paint a startling picture of our future and the future of our children. What's more, there are a number of scientists warning that unless immediate action is taken to combat it, we could find ourselves locked in an irreversible cycle. As a result, heat-related deaths would greatl... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Having a bad day: 2 of 106
Relationships and dating can be romantic, meeting someone new. But what if you're having a bad day?Having a bad day? Yeah, that's what I'd call it when you're awakened by a god-awful crashing sound right over your bed at six o'clock in the morning. Scared the daylights out of me!This is a two-story apartment building and my a... More..