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My first venture into the writing world was on FaithWriters.com. My Christian beliefs and my love of a good story have inspired me to write almost 100 short stories, poems, and essays that appear on that site. Twenty of my pieces have been selected as Editor's

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Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing The power of forgiveness: 1 of 65
When you forgive someone, you release that person from a debt. This allows a broken relationship to begin the mending process. Without forgiveness, time spent in that person's presence produces either guilt or bitterness. Over the span of months and years, the strong feelings produced by not forgiving can cause health problem... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies How to communicate with children who refuse to listen: 1 of 24
You have more than likely heard a parent say, "I can't understand why Johnny refuses to listen to me." Maybe the mother has told Johnny to pick up his toys from the floor but Johnny keeps on playing. The phrase "refuses to listen" is many times better stated "refuses to follow instruction." The first thing to determine is if ... More..
Autos > Cars Living without a car: 1 of 23
Off and on throughout my fifty years of existence on this planet, I have had little or no access to a car I could call my own.When my teenage peers were getting their driver's permits, licenses and finally their own cars, I was dependent upon my parents, my bicycle, and the public school bus to get to the places I needed to g... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee How to reuse your coffee grounds in the garden: 1 of 17
Many coffee-drinkers view an empty pot as a sign to dump the old grounds and make a fresh batch of coffee. But what if you can reuse those grounds to improve your garden? Are you green' enough to try?Reused coffee grounds are an excellent addition to your compost pile. Placed in the pile with dried leaves or paper, (the brown... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards Credit card safety: If my bank calls, can I just give them the number?: 2 of 22
You receive a call from someone purporting to represent your bank. There is a question about your credit information. Would you please give the caller your number so they can verify it?No matter how many times the Federal Trade Commission and groups like privacyrights.org warn consumers never to give out credit card, checking... More..
Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts The best pies in the world and why: 2 of 20
At one time in culinary history, pies were called coffyns', and their tough, hard-to-chew crusts were simply a wrapping for the meat and vegetable filling inside. Pie-eating has certainly come a long way since then. Now, pie is often the crown of a sumptuous feast.The best pies in the world begin with a tasty crust. Whether a... More..
Sciences > Zoology Why amphibians are unique in the animal world: 1 of 9
Shh! Don't tell anybody, but that frog your son just picked up from the edge of the pond has led a double life. Frogs and their similar cousins, the toads, are the largest group of the animal class Amphibia. They share some unique characteristics with the other animals we call amphibians.The "double life" mentioned in the fir... More..
Food & Drink > Liquors & Spirits The history of tequila: 1 of 8
The history of the production of tequila is inexorably linked to three cultures: the Aztecs, the Spanish, and the North African Moors.Picture yourself as one of the conquistadors accompanying Hernan Cortez on his mission to conquer the land now known as Mexico and claim it for King Carlos V of Spain. The year is 1519. The Azt... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Easter Why some Protestant churches refer to Easter as Resurrection Sunday: 1 of 8
Christians seem to disagree over the origin of the word Easter' and instead some prefer to call that particular day Resurrection Day.' Why? This day, more than Christmas, forms the basis for a Christian's faith. Jesus' birth means nothing without the crucifixion and resurrection. Without the resurrection, Jesus Christ is just... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Healthy snacks for walkers: 2 of 15
If you are planning on walking long distances for health benefits, the snacks you bring should be lightweight, easy to nibble while walking, and of nutritional benefit.Put serving size portions of some of these snacks in zippered plastic bags the next time you are going for a walk. Try to carry a protein snack like almonds, r... More..