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I am a "Jennifer of All Trades"! I've written obituaries and have placed people in all sorts of jobs (professional and the funky) as a Recruiter. As you can guess, I've had the opportunity to meet some interesting people - both living and deceased. I can

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Saying goodbye: 1 of 50
Saying goodbye was a process that started each day on the front doorstep. Each morning, I would ring the front doorbell and wait patiently for my grandmother to open the front door. It was in those few moments before the door would open that I would wonder what would be on the other side. Standing on that concrete step, I co... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > After School A parent's guide to playground safety: 1 of 11
Part of the joy of parenthood is celebrating your child's achievements. At the playground, some of these achievements can be downright scary. I believe in the benefits of physical play, yet I often bite my nails as I watch my child climb, explore and toddle around at our neighborhood playground. Indeed, I am a mom who has cl... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Halloween: 2 of 21
The scene: Local discount store just prior to Halloween. Pumpkins, candy and decorations abound. The Halloween costume aisle is flooded with parents and children shopping for That Perfect Costume. Kids fidget from the confines of their shopping carts screaming, "I want that!" as they point at the clown costumes, pirate gear ... More..
Health & Fitness > Infectious Diseases How to prevent infection from swine flu: 2 of 19
The swine flu (H1N1) is here. Chances are this is not news to many Americans. Medical offices across the country continue to report an increase in the number of visits from patients exhibiting influenza-type symptoms. Many public schools report cases of swine flu, or suspected swine flu, in nearly every school within their d... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Thanksgiving Food ideas for a non-traditional Thanksgiving dinner: 2 of 16
Thanksgiving Day is a little more than a month away. This means that very soon, thousands of shoppers will be pouring into grocery stores to load up on the trimmings for the traditional Thanksgiving meal. Chances are, most shopping baskets will contain many of the same items: turkey, stuffing, potatoes, yams, rolls and cranb... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: The dangers of text messages: 1 of 7
Recently, I did an informal observational survey of the number of drivers I noticed "driving while distracted" (DWD). The number was definitely more than a handful as I took the short trek up the road to pick up my daughter from school. More surprising was the number of motorists preoccupied with their cell phones and textin... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs How my garden helped me learn about love or survive its loss: Feature story: 3 of 17
It was a simple garden that would bring moments of happiness back into Victoria's life, if only for a short while. A momentary distraction from the constant pain, a vase of freshly cut roses would bring a sparkle to her cornflower blue eyes that were often closed or filled with tears . Her husband would ask me to cut some bl... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Thanksgiving Thanksgiving table decorating ideas: 2 of 10
Looking for something a bit different this year as you plan your Thanksgiving dinner? If you feel that the typical cornucopia arrangement and pilgrim-theme salt and pepper shakers won't achieve the impact your wish to express this year, look no further. With a little creativity and a short amount of time, you can make a beau... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Love of a pet: 7 of 32
Dogs lives are too short. Their only fault, really. - Agnes Sligh Turnbull Ah, where would we be without dogs? Their furry faces await your return from a long day at work or a short trip from errands, with a tongue always eager to give you a lick hello. After a hard day, their loving eyes say, "Glad to see you...let's play!"... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Thanksgiving Best places to visit at Thanksgiving in the US: 2 of 9
This Thanksgiving, millions of families will hit the highways and sky-ways to visit family across the United States. Airports will be jammed, and roads will be crowded as more people will be making plans to visit loved ones in various locations. This year, why not consider using your Thanksgiving vacation time to blaze a dif... More..