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I am a writer located in northeast Louisiana. I have worked in the fields of massage therapy, nuclear medicine technology and education. I enjoy writing about a large variety of subjects, as well as writing fiction and poetry.

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Travel > Vacations Best vacation destinations for a nature-filled getaway: 14 of 51
Beautiful scenery, wild animals, the smell of fresh flowers and the sound of dribbling streams are all reasons you may want to get in touch with nature on your next vacation. Getting away from your daily life is what vacations are all about and for residents of the U.S., having a nature-filled getaway is always right next do... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Top 10 simple ways to be green: 33 of 116
There are an infinite number of small changes that you can make to help the world become a little greener. Most of them take very little effort and time and pay off in countless ways. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it is estimated that the population will reach well over 9 billion by 2050. That means that if the world'... More..
Sciences > Psychology When weekend drinking means alcoholism: 5 of 17
My roommate has innate obsessions with shopping and drinking. Or, rather, shopping drunk. I got home last week around 12am to find her passed out on the couch and several shopping bags on the dining table still packed up and waiting to be examined. I decided to take a peek (documented here). Contents: One Papaya One dozen pe... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Great gift-basket idea for an artist: 5 of 17
Need a gift for your friend or family member who is a starving artist? Gift baskets are a wonderful idea, but many people struggle with what to buy for a creative person. It is very important not to just go to an art store and start filling up a basket. Do some research. Find out what medium the artist works in and go from t... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Eczema home remedies: 5 of 15
Eczema is a chronic problem affecting the largest organ of the body...the skin. It is a condition that produces blisters, redness, scaling, flaking, weeping, crusting, color changes and itching that can be very annoying. At present, close to nine million Americans suffer from this unpleasant condition, making even the most m... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Paid blogging: Saving up for a rainy day: 2 of 6
Paid blogging is becoming more and more popular. It's a great way to make a little extra money and save up for a rainy day! There are a few different reasons why this is the case. First of all, more people are reading blogs now each and every day. In fact, many people read several blogs throughout the day in order to catch u... More..
Health & Fitness > Brain & Nerve Conditions Asperger's syndrome: From the perspective of the spouse: 1 of 3
Midnight on a Saturday night and I can't sleep because I didn't go out....so, instead, I'm sitting up on the computer, looking up information about Asperger's Syndrome because of a play I saw at open mic night a couple of weeks ago. I realize two minutes into this that I am reading about my ex-husband. 1. People with AS have... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Night: 109 of 321
Silly boy and little girl lost Twitching feet and dirty hands crossed Eying her with pockets upturned Nodding head and stomach churned. Taking her in - body and soul Lapping up gravity from a water bowl. Chewing her gum and blinking like mad Scribbling out an idea that she had once had Watching him drawing - there in the dir... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies Allergic reactions: Swollen lips: 5 of 14
Swelling of the lips, in most cases, is caused by an allergic reaction to an unknown component. Other symptoms of allergic reactions include tingling of the mouth, rash or hives. There are several allergens that could be causing reactions such as these. Among them are: 1. Physical Contacts: This could include hand detergents... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day Valentine's Day origins: 5 of 14
Each February 14th, thousands of greeting cards and gifts are exchanged in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this enigmatic saint and why do we celebrate in his honor? Valentine's Day, as we now know it, contains evidence of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and why is he so closely ... More..