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I'm a freelance writer living in Northern New Jersey. I've written for area newspapers including The New York Times. My other credits include being published on Associated Cotnent along with writing for British and American women's magazines.

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Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs The dangers of infidelity: 2 of 42
Infidelity unfortunately is catnip to humans.How many of us dream of the perfect lover when we're stuck in a dull marriage or relationship? We fantasize about the person we want whether it be a coworker, friend or even someone we just met. The problem is we want that person so much that we're willing to risk everything to get... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) Food: What we live for: 1 of 13
Why are we so passionate about what we eat? Why do certain foods send us to heaven while others make us gag? It's an interesting question, all depending on idividual tastes and cultural backgrounds. One thing is certain we do live for our favorites.Most of us carry over the same tastes from our baby and childhoods. Surprising... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Are women more attractive without makeup on?: 9 of 65
For those of us who want to go au naturale with our make up, think again. Unfortunately American society is a shallow one that places heavy emphasis on how we look. We're so conditioned to looking at the glam girls of Hollywood and New York that we forget what a plain face looks like. Yet make up does add polish to anyone. Th... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Why celebrities shouldn't be on the news: 3 of 19
Do we really need to know what's going on in Hollywood all the time? Apparently the news seems to think so. They want us to have Britney 24/7 or make Olson twin sightings a nightly ritual. In an age where our real heroes are fighting overseas this kind of coverage is ridiculous. We shouldn't be caring about whether the latest... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Evening makeup tips: 1 of 6
An evening out is a time for polish and glamor. You can break out of your ho hum every day routine by donning a fancy dress or gown and creating a red carpet style hair do, This same rule applies for makeup. Your make up should reflect the same. Amp it up for a really amazing look that will last until the wee hours of the mor... More..
Food & Drink > Spices, Herbs & Condiments Battle of the spreads: Butter vs. margarine: 2 of 11
What goes well with a toasted English muffin? Or a slice of Italian or French bread? Certainly not margarine. There's no debate about what you should use. Butter wins out over everything.We all know that butter is unhealthy for you but so is ice cream, red meat and alcohol. If the last three are taken in moderation , then the... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Should you begin Helium articles by repeating the article's title?: 11 of 58
When you write for Helium, remember that you're not writing a fourth grade essay. Don't repeat the article's title in your first sentence. It not only sounds juvenile but boring. You'll not only lose readers, but also much valued stars by doing so. Try to start your first paragraph with a catchy eye opening phrase. This works... More..
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) Is real beauty on the outside or the inside?: 34 of 175
How shallow are we? Must we always judge a person by their appearances? Must we celebrate the cookie cutter norm of beauty? Unfortunately the first facet of a person's appearance is what's acceptable these days. Balderdash!We should be taught that real beauty comes from within. It's a person's mind that's beautiful. It is whe... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Makeup tips: How to get the natural look: 2 of 10
Let's face facts. A woman only looks good if she's looking fresh and make up free. The catch here is that you need cosmetics to achieve a just kissed by nature dewy glow. There's no need to use the whole arsenal just a few to even color and give a healthy radiance. The first step is to consider your face a canvas. Start with ... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Budget tips for makeup use: 1 of 5
If you're a make up junkie like I am you'll know you'd spend your last dollars on the latest make trend or product. Th problem is this can be costly especially when you're on a strict budget. What to do? Bargain shop. There are a number of sites and stores that cater to our kind. Not only can you buy the latest trends and sha... More..