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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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Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Mardi Gras: The fun of it all: 1 of 2
Mardi Gras 2007 New Orleans. Deshay and I and two people that I didn't even know left Monroe, Louisiana in search of beads, beignets and boobs. The trip only took us 4 hours, most of which was spent raping each others phones via bluetooth. (ah, the age of technology) Once we got to town and checked in, we decided to hook up w... More..
Computers & Technology > Home Theater Setting up a home theatre on a budget: 1 of 1
If your dream is to set up a home theatre system, money can be a big issue standing in the way of that dream. Home theatres can be created from budgets ranging from less than great to anything goes. Follow these simple steps to set up your home theatre on a budget.1. Choose a room for your home theatre. This can be a garage t... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips How to lose weight on the morning banana diet: 1 of 1
The ladies of Japan have, quite literally, gone bananas! The newest diet craze to hit Japan is the Morning Banana Diet. In fact, it has been so popular that girls rushing to the market to purchase bananas in hopes of losing weight have caused a major banana shortage for the country! What is so special about this diet? It's ea... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs The basics of a rice diet: 1 of 1
The Rice Diet is a radical way of dramatically decreasing your salt intake and losing several pounds in a short amount of time. The overall decrease in salt makes you feel less bloated and more energetic. Your body only needs 500 mgs per day of salt, but most of us eat 5 times that number. Not only will you feel better once y... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Top Fourth of July cocktails: 13 of 25
With Fourth of July parties right around the corner, cookouts are being planned and menus are being written. Having just the right cocktails at your party can make for a festive and enjoyable atmosphere. Many hosts like to offer their guests a choice of red, white or blue cocktails. For your red cocktail, you can try a simple... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Nature: 27 of 51
By the time I was 8 years old, I had come to dread the sight of pine trees. Our town seemed to be filled to it's borders with them. I associated them with the people of this area and the general unhappiness that I associated with Louisiana as a whole. Pine needles covered the ground in the winter and as a child, I longed for ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Apartments: 35 of 66
Smoke stained wallsLovers' quarrels heard next doorSomeone's puppies whimpering in the night.A lawn so small the guy uses a weed-eater to cut it.Every Thursday is maintenance day.I drink my coffee outsideand watch them repair the driveway with their shirts off.Smile, continue the crossword.Smell the fresh cut grassAnd dream o... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Family ties: 62 of 114
An umbilical cord of chain and metalties me to my motherand pull me into a placewhere promises and lies are the same.A guitar string ties me to my father.I, in turn, tie it around my fingerto remind me of the times he was a happy drunk.Not angry.A kite string ties me to my sonand keeps me grounded, always looking toward the h... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Worrying: 18 of 33
My mother is probably the most worried person that I have ever met. She worries about everything from the government screwing her out of money to the fact that the biscuits may indeed not rise in the oven. When I was young, she used to have nightmares about forgetting to dress me properly and me having to go to school without... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life Romantic ways to ask someone out on a date: 5 of 9
You've finally found that special guy or girl that you are drawn to...there's only one problem. How do you romantically ask them out without seeming goofy or like a jerk? There are countless ways to get that elusive yes. Greeting cards are one easy way to get started. Find a cute, humorous card and then write on the inside "G... More..