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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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Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Organize a food or clothing drive in your office: 1 of 10
Food and clothing drives can be spectacular events that bring a company and community together. However, it's not a one size fits all project. Adjustments need to be tailored to the specifics of the group that is available for the project. Any donations are helpful so keep expectations within reach. ~Set a goal. Work environ... More..
Education > Primary School (Other) Using parent volunteers in the elementary school classroom: 1 of 10
Parent volunteers can be a great help or a huge distraction in the classroom. Parents can be a valuable resource to the teacher, the student, the classroom and the school. There is a way to involve every parent who wants to participate. The key to having an excellent volunteer program is organization and has high standards. ... More..
Health & Fitness > Personality Disorders How to understand people with borderline personality disorder: 1 of 10
Borderline Personality Disorder is fairly uncommon. It is estimated to be found in 1 to 2% of the general population in the United States at any one time. Most patients diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder are actually seeking some kind of treatment of another mental illness or issue. There are three major areas th... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Fun family crafts on a tight budget: 1 of 10
Crafts don't need to be expensive. There are many things around the home that can be used and recycled into some type of creative crafts. It is about having an open mind and a little bit of creativity. Let's look at some options. *Toilet paper roll puppets These are fun and easy to make with things that are typically in the ... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee What is Kopi luwak?: 1 of 10
How is a food item determined to be gourmet? In general it needs to have a distinctive flavor. It it's hard to get or rate it ups the ante. It it's expensive there is another notch in the belt. Kopi luwack is the most rare coffee in the world and it meets all the qualifications. The cost averages $75 per quarter pound. It is... More..
Sciences > Physiology A look at how varicose veins develop: 1 of 10
Varicose veins are common among many, but how do they happen and why are they painful? It is estimated that 15% of men have varicose veins and 25% of women. The key to understanding may be to learn a little bit about how circulation works in our extremities. Arteries bring blood filled with oxygen to deliver the needed oxyge... More..
Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholest What is nicotinic acid?: 1 of 10
Vitamin B-3 is composed of niacin (nicotine acid) and its amide niacinamide. It is found in many foods such as fish, meat, yeast, green vegetables and cereal grains. Nicotine acid is water-soluble. This means is may be lost when cooking foods in boiling water. Your body doesn't store nicotine acid. It is eliminated through y... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Issues (Other) Symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome: 2 of 19
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has been around for a very long time. There have been diseases noted back in the 1700's that describe the symptoms, but have gone by other names. There is much controversy about the disease and no concrete test that can detect it. It's more a process of elimination of symptoms and causes. That seems ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's Reflections on New Year's resolutions: 5 of 45
It's that time of year again when people all over the world are taking a moment to reflect on choices of the past and looking to a some kind of future, a whole new year. Maybe New Years Resolutions are a good thing because people seem to be thinking in a forward mode and are looking for some kind of future. Perhaps it would ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism Who was Siddhartha Gautama?: 2 of 18
Siddhartha Gautama had a life of contradictions. He was born to a mighty warrior and a member of royalty. As was the custom a seer was called on at his birth to predict his future. The seer predicted he would either save humanity or become a great king. His father was interested in him honoring his royal position and becomin... More..