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I am a 50-something world traveler, writer, digital camera teacher, and photographer. I am a regular contributor to our province's two senior newspapers.

I have been a writer/reporter/journalist for most of my life; I recently became

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Expressions of love: 5 of 205
Spirit of the GlassSomething tapped, and something cracked,Aroused me from my sleep,A shadow slipped beneath my gaze,I heard somebody weep.Again the tap, again the crack,This time a sainted sigh,I thought you'd never come, it said,I've waited all my life.Something moaned, and something gasped,I saw a vision rise,Embedded neat... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving The basics of personal budgeting: 2 of 51
The basics of personal budgeting must begin with determination. Without a firm decision to stay on track, it is impossible to control our monthly expenditures. But with a good plan and the resolve to stay committed, anyone can win at this financial game.THE BASICS OF PERSONAL BUDGETING:1. Determine all your income for the mon... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety What to do if your brakes fail: 1 of 25
What to do if your car's brakes fail? The number one rule as stated by professional race car drivers is, "Don't panic!" That's easy for them to say; they're used to driving in dangerous situations. Most of us aren't.Unfortunately, for the rest of us, panic is our natural response when we touch our car's brake pedal only to ha... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Commentary: Loving life on the far side of 50: 2 of 35
What's not to love? I could hardly wait to turn 50. And now I can hardly wait to turn 60. I love the 2nd half of my life so much so, that each year I celebrate my birthday in a foreign country or city. I turned 50 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia; 51 in Rome, Italy; and I'll turn 52 in London, England or maybe the Big Apple later thi... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Summer Camps & Fun Strategies for getting the most out of summer vacation time: 1 of 15
Would you like some low-budget strategies to help you and your kids have a knock-your-socks-off summer vacation, all summer long, even if all you have are weekend breaks? Wouldn't you be just the tiniest bit intrigued by a magic formula that could make you and your family feel like you have been vacationing all summer? Here i... More..
Home & Garden > Architecture The history and function of the cupola as an architectural detail: 2 of 29
The history and function of the cupola as an architectural detail is as intriguing as the charming structure itself. Dome? Widow's Walk? Belvedere? Space ship window? What is a cupola? And what purpose does it serve?The cupola is a dome-like architectural structure that has been added to the tops of buildings and towers for m... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Biography: Susan B. Anthony: 1 of 14
Imagine if you will, just for a moment, what the world would be like today, if a woman couldn't vote, couldn't hold office, couldn't speak out in public, couldn't defend herself in a court of law, couldn't enter a profession, and had no legal rights to property, including her own children. Gives you pause, doesn't it? But tha... More..
Business > Business News & Issues Behavioral economics: The new marketing?: 1 of 14
Behavioral economics as the new marketing? Of course. And this site, Helium Knowledge, uses the concept to perfection. Helium Knowledge is an excellent example of behavioral economics. Why? Because Helium raters (writers) engage in a biased behavior that uses both knowledge and emotion to rate articles of others writers. The ... More..
Personal Finance > Health Insurance Should businesses be required to pay for health care insurance?: 2 of 27
Businesses should definitely not be required to pay for health care insurance! An entrepreneur makes many sole decisions in the creation of a company; why shouldn't this courageous individual be granted the right to continue making those decisions without government intervention? Taking away the business owner's right to deci... More..
Business > Starting a Business Small business: Creating your brand identity: 1 of 12
Creating your brand identity? Why bother? This is an absolute must if your product is to survive in today's highly competitive marketplace. No matter how great your product or service, if you don't create and implement a great brand identity, your business is doomed. Need some help? Try the tips listed below.Take a lesson fro... More..