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I'm a writer, researcher and editor. I have had articles bought by five separate publishers in Helium's Marketplace. I am an internationally published author.

My interests and my skills are very diverse. I'm a lifelong automotive enthusiast and an avid gardener.

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Religion & Spirituality > Comparative Religion How different are different religious texts, really?: 1 of 21
Religious texts are stories, laws, praises and interpretations of ancient events. Most of these were handed down from generation to generation orally, long before they were in written form. These texts are the same in that they are the foundations for a belief system and a resource for the practices of each religion. Most var... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market What about the "Cash for Clunkers" program?: 1 of 18
The Cash for Clunkers program, renamed the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), is touted as being environmentally friendly and an aid to the ailing auto industry. Will this program herald in a boost for auto manufacturers? The answer is a resounding no. The incentives offered to consumers are meant to encourage the purchase o... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) City garden: True stories about urban gardening: 3 of 48
When I first moved to the city with my new husband, I was filled with trepidation. I had been a country girl my entire life. I wasn't sure how well I was going to be able to adjust. We moved into my husband's boyhood home in late summer.The immediate area around the house was unkempt with waist high weeds. All the nearby hous... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Coping with your child's ADHD: 2 of 28
My oldest son, Jamie chewed all of his shirt collars. He chewed on the corner of his bed sheets and pillowcases. He absolutely, positively could not sit still. Not in church, not at school, and not at the dinner table. His hands, his feet moved constantly. His attention span was under a minute. He started ten things at once a... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Was the NFL right to penalize the New England Patriots for filming Jets' coaches?: 3 of 33
Bill Belichick was a highly respected head coach in the NFL. Bill was named the AP Coach of the Year in 2003 and 2007. He is the only head coach to take his team to three Super Bowl victories in a four year span. He has more than three decades of experience as a coach in the NFL. The video-taping fiasco was no rookie mistake.... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Groundhog Day: A Pennsylvania tradition: 1 of 11
Groundhog Day is a huge event in the small town of Punxsutawney, Pa. Crowds gather every February 2nd to watch Punxsutawney Phil peek out of his burrow and give us his forecast. Will winter soon be over or do we have 6 more weeks to endure?Since 1887, the tradition of a groundhog meteorologist has put Punxsutawney, Pa on the ... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Guide to sewage and drain backup service: 1 of 11
One of the most disgusting and stressful home disasters is the back up of a sewage line. In urban areas this can happen when heavy rains overload ancient storm drains. The drainage lines from urban homes are invariably tied into the same system. When they become full, everything backs up to (and out of!) the closest opening. ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies The myth of the perfect discipline strategy for children: 3 of 29
The word perfect should be a synonym for non-existent. Perfect is a word best suited to marketing strategies. Perfect belongs with new, improved and better than ever! According to Merriam-Webster, one of the definitions of the word myth is a person or a thing having only an imaginary or unverifiable existence. That nicely sum... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Rehabilitate or punish: How should society treat criminals?: 4 of 36
The effect of specific punishments on criminal behavior is the subject of intensive debate. The overcrowding of prisons in the United States is but one indication that the best way to deter criminal behavior has yet to be found.Evidence from centuries past indicates prisons with the highest degree of deplorable and inhumane c... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hunting Five things to consider when setting up deer stands: 4 of 33
Trying to increase your chances of taking down that big buck this year? Have you been scouting out that 8-point's territory and think you have just the right spot for a deer stand? There's no doubt a deer stand can increase the chances of bring down the big one. The following are a few guidelines for first time stand hunters.... More..