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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.

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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..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Should children under 10 attend funerals?: 1 of 12
When it comes to what's best for a child, there are exceptions to many rules. However, I consider it unwise and sometimes unhealthy for children under the age of 10 to attend a funeral. Although they might be devastated by the loss of a loved one, most adults who have spiritual beliefs recognize death as merely the end of o... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Is it better to work in a large corporation or a small business?: 1 of 12
The answer to this question is probably a resounding, "It depends."If you seek lots of direct daily contact with your co-workers and a more laid-back or informal work atmosphere, working for a small business should be your priority. Second choice would be working in a small department within a large corporation or within a no... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts How to know if the marriage is over: 2 of 23
There's a popular saying that insists if you wonder if a marriage is over, it probably is. However, since every relationship is different, it's unwise to generalize. Often women sense that something in the dynamic they share with their spouse has changed, but they can't quite pinpoint it. They worry endlessly about whether... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's Reflections on New Year's resolutions: 4 of 45
It's a given in American culture: a new calendar years means we should all make changes. Can you even remember the last time someone said to you, "Oh, it's New Year's. I guess I'll do everything exactly the same as I did last year"?Unfortunately, for most of us, the word changes doesn't mean improving just a few things in our... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues The dangers of medication: 2 of 22
While it might have initially brought welcome relief, your antidepressant might also bring bone loss with it.According to the August 2007 issue of the Washington Beacon, two articles published in the Archives of Internal Medicine suggest the class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) mig... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: How will you be remembered?: 7 of 58
When I was young and a lot more foolish, I wanted to be remembered for what I thought my friends and family would consider important: education, career and upward mobility. However, over the years, my values have matured with me.Some ago, I gave my college journalism students an assignment to be in finished in class the first... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to save money on eating out: 5 of 40
Next to housing, food is almost always the largest category in any budget. Whether you count the cost of dining out as recreation or as part of your monthly food expenditure, prices are certainly rising each month. For years, seniors have found creative ways to enjoy quite a few meals out while squeezing a dime. They're not t... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Packing tips for holiday travel: 2 of 16
I do it every time. I pack three times as much stuff as I ever need on an overnight trip. And I spend twice as much time planning for the trip as I should.This holiday season, I've vowed to reform.The AARP offers 20 tips for holiday transportation and packing. While some are just plain practical, others are downright innovati... More..
Education > Distance Learning How to select a distance learning program: 1 of 7
If you're a typical American, you'll find e-mails advertising a distance learning program in your inbox every week. They advertise everything from earning your GED to a graduate degree.Eight years ago, I found myself at the peak of my career but yearning for an early retirement. As a senior procurement official for a Federal ... More..