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I am married to the love of my life. We have three teenage daughters, because of which I know I will NEVER run out of topics to write about.

I spent more years than I want to publicly declare working in the escrow industry.

I love poker, cooking and writing,

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Travel > Boat Travel & Cruises Why cruising is the best vacation value: 13 of 17

Cruising can easily be the best vacation value, because a little advance planning will eliminate the unexpected expenses that can wreak havoc on a vacation budget. In fact, one of the main advantages to a cruise is budgeting. The room and all meals are included in one set price, which is paid in advance of the trip. However,... More..
Business > Sales How to handle the dissatisfied customer: 4 of 5
The easiest way to handle an unhappy customer is to put yourself in the customer's shoes. How do YOU want to be treated when your are a dissatisfied customer? I worked for over thirty years in a service industry and it has been my experience that, with very few exceptions, the main thing a disgruntled customer wants is to be... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Saying more than "because I said so" when children challenge parents: 16 of 19
My ex-husband and I agreed on very few things, but one topic we did have consensus on was the tactic of using "Because I said so" as a justification for our parental decisions. As children, we had received that response so many times that we often mumbled it in our sleep. Each time our parents spoke those words, we hated it.... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: A parent's decision to medicate children for ADD and ADHD: 31 of 33
I have two beautiful daughters from my first marriage. One is seventeen, the spitting image of her father, but her personality traits are mine. Her sister is twelve years old, could be my physical twin, but her personality leans toward her father. And, like her father, she has ADHD. My first marriage was fraught with argumen... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Commentary: Obama's address on race in light of the Rev. Wright comments: 34 of 35

The Champions It is difficult for me to relate to the bitterness of Pastor Jeremiah Wright's oratory. This is not because I'm not black; it is because of my personality. I've never been the type to pick at old wounds. I'm not one to sacrifice today's joy in favor of lamenting yesterday's injustices. These things seem counter... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Women Gift ideas guaranteed to make a new mom happy: 33 of 33
When I became a new mom, I was bombarded with diapers, "onesies," baby washcloths and towels, and an assortment of other well-intentioned gifts. All of these things are necessary and all were welcome and appreciated. (Although, to this day I can't understand the need for baby-sized washcloths. Will a standard washcloth scour... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Types of postpartum mood disorders: 8 of 8

Following the birth of my first child, I was overjoyed. I was in pain, of course, and severely sleep-deprived, but I was still overjoyed. I would stand beside her bassinette and stare at her tiny, sleeping form, and I was filled with wonder and happiness. I was also filled with jealousy that she could sleep so soundly when m... More..
Food & Drink > Baking The uses of salted and unsalted butter in pastry: 7 of 7

From main dishes to side dishes to desserts and pastries, salt is a staple in any recipe. Salt enhances the flavor of any dish or ingredient and is, therefore, indispensable in cooking. Moreover, unlike many other ingredients, there is no substitute for salt. Since ultimately salt WILL be included in your pastry, the only qu... More..
Business > Project Management Training a great project manager: 3 of 3
In order to train a great project manager, the trainer must be fully acquainted with the qualities that define a great manager, and then work toward fostering those qualities in the candidate of choice. A successful manager must posses strong leadership skills in order to be a successful team-builder. The key to team-buildin... More..