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I have been writing professionally since 2003 when I published a book with a friend. Our novel is called Mirror of Remembrance. I have since worked on several other books and currently have a book pending with an independent publisher.

In 2006, I started working

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Education > Educational Philosophy The definition of education: 1 of 24
"The object of teaching a child is to enable him to get along without a teacher." Elbert Hubbard stated this kernel of truth, but what does it really mean? Are children or adults, for that matter, supposed to stop being educated after they finish school, whether it is high school, college or a trade school? When we receive ou... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Working Parents The debate between moms working outside the home vs. staying at home: 3 of 37
As a mom who has been a stay at home mom and a working mom, I think I can relate to this topic. When my children were little I was blessed with a husband who agreed that a mom should be there when before their children started school. After my children started school I was able to start my career and through the years have wo... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Will technology take over the world?: 4 of 36
When society thinks of this question they can help but think of the movies that have shown technology taking over the world like I, Robot or the Matrix. In actuality, the world won't be taken over by technology but it will learn to function more efficiently with technology. As you look through history man has endeavored to im... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Clothing Tips for doing the family wash: 2 of 18
I will admit it, my least favorite chore to do around the house is laundry. I don't mind the washing or even the drying, but I absolutely do not like to fold clothes. This doesn't mean that I can get away with never folding clothes, because unfortunately it has to be done. I have found ways, though, to improve the process whe... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Fantasy: 1 of 9
Okay, let me think about this for a moment, how do I get back to the club. I can figure this out, after all I am male. Xander stood quietly for a moment thinking through his different options. I received an amulet from Mother Nature would that help me? No, that wouldn't work it is just for protection. Hmmmwhat else do I have ... More..
Relationships & Family > Divorce Psychology The most frequent cause of divorce: 15 of 120
The most frequent cause of divorce is lack of trust. A lot of people will probably say that it is communication. Now don't get me wrong, I believe communication in a marriage is extremely important, but without trust a marriage will not survive.Once trust in a marriage has been lost for what ever reason, whether it is infidel... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Tips for installing a new window: 1 of 8
You were in the hardware store the other day and saw the new window you want to put into your house, but now you have to know how to install it. Installing a window is a relatively simple process and as you are walked through the steps to replace your old window, you will find a couple of tips to help you along the way.TOOLST... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Toy reviews: American Girl dolls: 1 of 8
American Girl dolls are the type of toy that can become an heirloom for a child that she can pass down to her daughter. You can either buy a doll with its history already created or you can create a doll that looks like the person you are buying it for. They are on the expensive side, costing almost $100 for the doll not coun... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) Music's influence on behavior: 10 of 76
Should we, as parents sensor what kind of music our children listen to or should we let them have their freedom and choose what they want to listen to? This is a tough question and one many parents would prefer not to make.When I was a teenager, I was allowed to listen to any music I chose to listen to. It didn't matter if I ... More..
Entertainment > Television (Other) How to live without cable or satellite and still get your TV fix: 4 of 29
Is paying $30 to over $100 dollars a month worth it? Not only does it waste you time, but it takes away from the quality time you can spend with you family. Before we moved, we had satellite tv, we had movie channels, all of the specialty channels, sports channels and even HD channels. We decided when we moved that we didn't ... More..