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Writing for me is the one thing that can calm all storms given time. It is a way to learn, listen, speak, share and heal. The subject is not as important as the time and the thought put into the work. Hopefully, it gets better with age.

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Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) How to care for cedar shingles: 4 of 4
Cedar shingles are an excellent and classic choice for any roof. They are a very durable option. With proper care and maintenance cedar shingles can last twenty years or more. They have twice the insulating power of standard asphalt shingles. This is a big consideration for energy savings.Cedar shingles must first be installe... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Products How do wet-dry vacuums work?: 4 of 4
The traditional vacuum cleaner has been a valuable household tool for the last 100 years. It didn't take long for consumers and engineers to recognize there were some limitations in the tradition vacuums when it came to cleaning heavy duty items and wet messes. This caused engineers to get creative and design the wet/dry vacu... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Nursing home crafts: Thanksgiving projects: 4 of 4
Thanksgiving can be one of the most appreciated and thoughtful holidays we celebrate. Thankfulness and gratitude are good for the heart and soul. It is one of the things that makes us truly human.A nursing home is a terrific place to begin the Thanksgiving season. These people need gratitude. They need to be needed and apprec... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed How to teach kindergarteners the skill of measurement: 4 of 4
Teaching measurements to children is not about inches, feet and yards. It is more about learning the art of comparison of size. It is also about the concept of counting and numbering. These skills must be learned and explored before a child can get to inches and feet. It is all about math and science and children love those p... More..
Sports & Recreation > Saltwater Fishing How to tie a Bimini Twist: 4 of 4
All great fisherman will tell you that tying knots is an important skill. If the knots are tied wrong your fish, line and hook may find it's way to the open ocean very quickly.The Bimini twist is one of the toughest knots. It is very useful, but a little tricky to learn. This is the knot you want to use when you want to land ... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Choosing the right type of massage therapy: 4 of 4
Therapeutic massage therapy is the hands-on process of manipulating the muscles and other tissues of the body. It is used for many different things and each form of massage has its own unique story and goals. Finding the type of massage that works best for each person is a journey that is worth taking.*Hot Stone MassageA hot ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's Good riddance day: A reversal of New Year's resolutions: 4 of 4
Looking for a new twist on New Year's Eve Day? There is a really great way to end the year and prepare for the next year? "Good Riddance Day" may be just the thing.The theory is to let go of regrets, mistakes, problems, and start anew. It's not about the resolutions that are being made for the next year, but about releasing t... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health How to protect your pet from skin cancer: 4 of 4
The number one cancer in dogs is skin cancer. Estimates show that for every 100,000 dogs, 450 are diagnosed with some form of skin or subcutaneous-tissue cancer. The odds may be in your favor, but do you want to take a chance?So what should we do to protect our skin from the sun? We should stay out of the sun during the peak ... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Guidelines for treating a cat bite: 4 of 4
Most people who get bitten by cats are bitten by cats they are familiar with. This tends to give them a false sense of security when it comes to treating a cat bite. It's important to secure the cat after the bite happens in case the cat needs to be tested. Don't do this at the risk of getting bitten. If you have help and can... More..
Education > Homework & Testing Preparing your students for standardized tests fun: 4 of 4
What are standardized tests and why do we have them? There are two types of standardized tests and they are used for different purposes.Standardized achievement tests measure what the student has already mastered in subjects like math, reading, spelling, language skill and science. These can be used to assess curriculum, teac... More..