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I'm a writer and editor by profession. I've done both for more than 30 years. There's simply nothing else I would rather do. I also have a passion for animals and animal rescue.

My specialties include writing about animals, health and medical issues, and various

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Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Tips for adopting a stray pet: 1 of 103
He's been eyeing you for three days, darting under your car whenever you approach. He's scruffy, he's tired, and he's scared. He's definitely homeless.When the stray pet who tugs at your heart is a dog or a cat, here are some tips to help your path to adoption easier:1. Keep approaching until he no longer runs. Leave a little... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Soul mates: Do they really exist?: 3 of 169
I knew we were soul mates two weeks after we met.I was 23, just 1 year into a marriage that should never have happened. He was 15 years older, with 3 children and a marriage that had already involved several separations. We both worked for a publishing company."So, where'd they find you?" he asked as I strained to reach a top... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Empty nest: Tips for avoiding the urge to parent your adult child: 1 of 31
When my daughter left home for her sophomore year of college, I had no idea she would never again live under my roof. She was barely 19 but legally an adult.During her freshman year, I had eventually made peace with the fact that because she was 18, I had no legal right to see her grades or expect news of any illness unless s... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Ethnicity & Gender (Other) Would you move into a neighborhood if you were the only person of your race living there?: 1 of 26
It's not surprising that the strongest responses to this question are from individuals who have anecdotes to share about prior experiences. While most of us have noble hearts, sometimes life experiences put a specific spin on what we would do in the future.Based on two periods of my life when mine was the only family of a par... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Do you believe God grants blessings?: 1 of 18
I've received too many blessing in my life to seriously doubt that God grants them.Most people I've encountered who take issue with this position define "blessing" differently from the way I do. They tend to focus on the biggest dramas of life: reunions of twins separated at birth, winning millions in a lottery or awakening 1... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Is God an invention of man's mind or true being?: 7 of 119
From the age at which I became aware of the concept of a Supreme Being, there has never been any doubt in my mind that God is a true being.Yes, I consider myself more religious than many people. And yes, I go to church every week and read the Bible. But I perceived God as a true being long before I did either of those two thi... More..
Jobs & Careers > Managing Your Career (Other) How to build a case for telecommuting: 2 of 30
With the price of a gallon of gas still on the rise, you don't need to be convinced that telecommuting would be a good idea. But how will you win over your boss?According to Gerri Willis, CNNMoney.com contributing columnist, what telecommuting can do for your employer should dwarf what the alternative practice can do for you ... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Daily habits to keep a well-balanced life: 1 of 14
It's a tough time to launch a major initiative to keep your life in balance. Most of us are worried about pink slips - either the one we already received or the one we're sure has our name on it. We hear about the swine flu virus and wonder if we'll even still be here next month. If there's a common denominator for adults in ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling The health dangers of reusing plastic bottles and bags: 1 of 13
One of the most overlooked hazards to your baby looks harmless. It's a polycarbonate plastic baby bottle.According to The Chicago Tribune, researchers concerned with the evils of a common chemical known as bisphenol-A (BPA) suggest you should toss out these baby bottles along with any toys suspected of containing lead or dang... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Easter The meaning of Easter and Lent: 1 of 12
If you're like most of us, last year your Lent got off to a pretty good start. You gave upwhat else?chocolate and promised to read a chapter in the New Testament every night. This lasted maybe six days, until you had to work late. After getting home around 8:30, walking the dog, and scarfing down a dinner you nuked in the mic... More..