Some people may think it is extreme to end an relationship with toxic family members and friends. The average person would not tolerate toxic behavior from anybody else that they know in the world for the most part. So why should one accept toxic behavior from family and friends? You shouldn’t. Here are five reasons ...
When I first started out wanting to write, I researched extensively places where I could learn. I wasn’t opposed to taking a class at a local college, but I wanted something that I could do that didn’t require very strict deadlines. I wanted to take a class at my own leisurely pace. I stumbled upon ...
Decorating a studio apartment really isn’t more difficult than decorating a bigger apartment if you follow a few simple rules. If you follow the guidelines below, your little pad will be the envy of everyone in your building. 1. The number rule in decorating a small studio apartment is eliminating absolutely everything that you don’t ...
Old-fashioned gardens, reminiscent of your grandmother’s garden use heirloom, or old-fashioned flowers. You can recreate a “garden of delight”, like the garden that you may have played in as a child. The flowers of the old-fashioned garden are the classic flowers that are familiar, sturdy, beautiful and easy to grow. Interest in the old-fashioned style ...
When you turn your television to CSI or Law & Order or Bones, do you pay careful attention to the forensic science portrayed on screen? Although most crime shows have forensic consultants on staff, much of what you see is usually pure fiction. Unfortunately, real crime scene investigators and medical examiners must spend years combing ...
Being a freelance writer and illustrator, I tend to use pens quite frequently. Although I type my articles onto the Internet via a laptop word processor and notepad, I still regularly prepare outlines using pen and paper. To me, the type and brand of pen that I use makes a huge difference in the production ...
Three years ago I finally decided to get Lasik eye surgery to correct my vision so I would no longer have to use contact lenses or eyeglasses. I found the whole experience to be nerve wracking, exciting and ultimately very worthwhile for me. Anybody thinking of getting Lasik surgery will probably find my experience to ...
There are a lot of definitions for the word spirituality. Many of them are very complex. If there was a particular phrase that summed up what spirituality truly is it would be “what is the meaning of life?” More specifically, it is the inner relationship one has that is beyond the physical senses, time continuum, ...
What is a great gift for a newborn? If you had asked me this question one and a half years ago I probably would have given a silly answer. After receiving many fantastic gifts at my daughter’s baby shower, I knew I was set. About a month into her life I began to realize which ...
Writing a résumé without an objective, is like having a pencil without the point. Sure it has lead, and sure it’s had writing experience, but it’s useless without a point. If you want your employer to read your résumé and not put it in the round filing cabinet, you better have a stellar résumé objective. ...