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I have lived in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for about 30 years now and have four university degrees (BA, BEd, MA, MEd) in psychology, teaching, gerontology, and counseling psychology respectively. I also have a diploma in creative writing, an outdoor living

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Autos > Cars What your car says about your personality: 12 of 30
You Are What You Drive Have you ever noticed that the drivers of pick-up trucks are attitudinal younger to middle-aged white males? Or, have you ever seen anyone other than a middle-aged male bully driving a mid-to large-sized SUV? What about elderly people only driving boats or men in their early 20s preferring to cruise in... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How to cope with the loss of a pet: 13 of 29
Pet Loss: How to Cope We all experience several losses throughout our lifetimes. While advice is available on how to cope with the loss of a human loved-one, little attention is given to pet loss. Most people will own and suffer the loss of at least one pet in their lives. What happens to someone who loses a beloved pet? How... More..
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce Tips for helping teens to cope with a divorce of their parents: 4 of 8
How to Help Your Child Survive Divorce Statistics show that about 60% of marriages in North America end in divorce. Many of these once-married couples had at least one child while they were together. Most divorces are saturated in hate, anger, resentment, distrust, pain, guilt, love, and confusion and can go on for years. On... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Tips for general pet care: 2 of 4
Caring for Your Pet: Do's and Don'ts Most people will own a pet sometime in their life. Some may educate themselves about options in order to choose the best pet. However, given the information in the pet stores and on the internet, learning about pets may overwhelm the prospective owner. This article will give you some poin... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Myths of diet and exercise: 1 of 1
Lies of Living Lean Many of us, dissatisfied with at least one part of our body, try various diets and exercise regimes in order to obtain the body type desired. However, we experience continued frustration over our inability to meet our ideal body shape/size because of ignorance regarding diet and exercise. Another reason f... More..
Travel > North & South America Travel experiences: Maui: 1 of 1
Maui For Dummies Maui is one of the most popular tourist locations in the world and there are dozens of books, brochures, and guides that provide in depth information on the tiny island ranging from native flora and fauna species to the cost of living. This article is intended to provide some key points of interest if planni... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Rehabilitate or punish: How should society treat criminals?: 22 of 36
Rehabilitate or Punish: How Should Society Treat Criminals? Society has always been at odds with how to treat criminals. Centuries ago, various countries employed torture. Prior to the eighteenth century, England was renowned for using such methods as the rack, flogging, stoning, public humiliation, starvation, fines, and ha... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity Aging and a sexually fulfilling life: 2 of 3
Society seems to be obsessed with sex in one form or another yet it's often assumed that sex stops once we hit the magical age of 65 years or so. Apparently, sexual desire, drive, performance, frequency, and quality all but disappear once we retire. This article will look at the myths of sex and aging, sexual changes that oc... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Depression treatment: 5 of 7
Depress Your Depression Each year millions of people suffer from some form of depression. Researchers estimate as many as one out of every three people will develop depression at some point in their lives. Although the average depression lasts around six months, those with severe major depression or constant dysphoric depres... More..
Travel > Mexico Travel destinations: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: 3 of 4
Puerto Vallarta for Dummies The majority of people take vacations each year; most choose warm destinations such as Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. I had the fortune to visit there a short while ago and learned a great deal in terms of how to save money, what to do, when to go, and what to eat. This article is intended to provide va... More..