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A freelance and creative writer living in the Delaware Valley, Megan Marquart is an avid reader of Victorian fiction, Magical Realism, and everything Jane Austen related. These genres influence her work and set the bar for which she strives.

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Summer Camps & Fun Day camp vs a sleep-away camp for your children: 2 of 6
In my family, we're all campers. My grandparents went to camp, my mother and her siblings went to camp, and me, my sister, and all my cousins went to camp. If we misbehaved, the worst possible punishment was to not be allowed to go to camp. Fortunately, while this was threatened, none of our parents had the heart to follow ... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Literature Literary analysis: Persuasion, by Jane Austen: 1 of 3
Jane Austen tells us little in Persuasion about Anne Elliot's appearance. In fact, she provides only the barest phyiscal descriptions for all her heroines. These ladies are defined by their morality: if they are beautiful, it's a secondary consideration. In Persuasion, Austen goes out of her way to emphasize Anne's lack of be... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Literature An overview of the major characters in Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen: 1 of 3
Pride & Prejudice Cast of Characters (In Order of Importance) Elizabeth Bennet - Brilliant and sparkling, our heroine brings one of the wealthiest men in England to his figurative knees. She may be quick to jump to conclusions based on prejudice but, just like Mr. Darcy, you too will want to worship at her feet. Fitzwil... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping What to take on a camping trip: 9 of 25
A successful camping trip must be well planned. If you forget something essential, for example tent posts, you're going to spend your trip struggling with nature, not becoming one with her. Plan ahead and a camping vacation can be the best you've ever had. Note: this list does not pertain to backpacking trips. The Essentials... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Literature Views on the devil in John Milton's Paradise Lost: 3 of 8
Satan is such a confusing character in Paradise Lost. You enter into the epic with a multitude of cultural reasons to hate him, yet he is incredibly charming and the reader begin to find him fascinating. Milton might have intentionally made him so provocative in order to demonstrate the temptation of Satan. Regardless, he has... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) How to improve your origami skills: 2 of 5
Practice is essential to the improvement of any skill. If you want to fold the perfect crane, for example, fold hundreds, fold thousands, until you are satisfied. The key to beautiful origami creations is precise folds. Take the time to match the edges and corners of your paper. Washi paper - soft handmade, and beautiful - i... More..
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama Theater reviews: In the Heights Broadway production: 1 of 1
No spoilers ... In the Heights, the mega tony award winning, hip hop Broadway phenomena, is one of the greatest pieces of theater it has ever been my privilege to see. This story of the Hispanic neighborhood of Washington Heights in upper Manhattan is not just about the modern immigrant experience but encapsulates the perpet... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literary Themes & Ideas Similarities between the writings of Jonathan Swift and Benjamin Franklin: 1 of 1
Both Swift and Franklin use the satirical voice to champion the wrongs of the oppressed. Through satire these writers manage to make the rationalized voice of the oppressor sound as diabolical as it appears to the oppressed. Swift in A Modest Proposal manipulates his language to mock the typical justifications made for Briti... More..
Health & Fitness > Homeopathy Home remedies for common ailments: 5 of 9
Sometimes the ingredients you already have in your home are more effective than the expensive medicines available at your local pharmacy. Treat the ailments listed below naturally and save some money while avoiding nasty side effects and limiting the number of chemicals in your system:Burns:Everyone should have an aloe plant.... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Recipes: Nachos: 3 of 5
My husband and I love to make home-made nachos. We consider ourselves true gourmets so this recipe may be a bit more labor intensive than one might expect for something as straight forward as nachos, but I promise the effort is worth while and the results are totally satisfying. Feel free to add or subtract ingredients accord... More..