I am a freelance writer. I have various interests and hobbies. I write poetry, short stories, articles, research items, Children's stories and am currently working on a series of Children's books. . I have my own writing group on the internet also. I am an activist for: Domestic Violence, Rape, the Disabled, Children's Welfare (includes abandonment and all abuses), Animal Cruelty, Our Troops and Veterans. . I worked off and on for nearly twenty-five years in the health care industry.
What I'm Reading
I generally read a book for pleasure and one for reasearch. My pleasure book at the moment is Amerithrax:The hunt for the Anthrax Killer by Robert Graysmith; My research book is Six Figure Freelancing by Kelly James-Enger
Subjects I'd Like to Learn More About
I am always researching new subject material and learning new ways to help become eco-friendly. I believe you can never learn enough in your lifetime, nor do enough to help those you love, the people of this planet nor the planet itself. We are all here together. I wish we could learn to find a way for all of us to live together peacefuly without war, famine nor any racism. A way to strive and work together to make a better eco system, a safer planet and enviroment for ourselves, our health and our future children and grand-children. That would be the ultimate subject to learn about and achieve. Other subjects of interests would be more in the line of healthcare prevention, new computer technologies and ways to help our keep our animal friends safe and give them a bigger voice.
An Interesting Fact
I also, am looking for a publisher for a Native American chapbook of poetry that I have written in regards to my Cherokee heritage. My Great-Grandmother walked the "Trail of Tears" ending up in Oklahoma and marrying a Caucasian man, but the tales were still told to me, thus the book's roots. Also, I am finishing my first movie script too at this time.
I am all for giving Autism a helping hand and will be sending some knitted items to this benefit. Therefore, I offered to post the information about the need for donation for the raffle on my website. It is a great cause, as Autism is affecting many of our children each year. If you are someone who is a crafter please consider giving to this worthwhile event. If not, maybe you will be willing to buy some of the items that will be listed in the story ( I will post that information when the... Read Full Story
The best ingredient by far for any sandwich is homemade bread. Especially when you have taken the time to mix, knead and wait for it to rise. Knead it again, let it rise once more, then bake it in the oven. The whole process takes about five to six hours to complete. However, you efforts are fully rewarded with fresh home baked bread for your favorite sandwich. Can you smell it? The aroma wafting from the kitchen as it sits upon the counter cooling to the correct temperature to be cut. It... Read Full Story
Memorial Day first began as "Decoration Day" in remembrance of those soldiers who died in the Civil War. It began on May 5th in 1866 when the townspeople of several different areas went about decorating the graves, of soldiers, with wreaths, flowers and crosses. Also flags were flown at half-mast in honor of the fallen soldiers who died so bravely. Two years later, General Logan declared "Decoration Day" be made official. However, he moved the date to May 30th because flowers would be in... Read Full Story
Friday May 16th, Montel bid farewell after seventeen seasons. He said his final goodbye as the host of the television show "Montel". We laughed, we cried, we listened to his advice, we cared for his guests. Now it all comes to an end. Montel was diagnosed with MS in 1999, approximately in his eighth season of "The Montel Williams Show". Montel continued to host his show despite his MS. His celebrity status gave courage to others, afflicted with MS, that they could find hope in continuing to... Read Full Story
In today's society due to the many medications,and other factors, Kidney disease has become more common than Diabetes now. Kidney disease will help bring about deterioration to the heart and premature death along with contributing to osteoporosis and anemia. Putting more pressure and deterioration on your kidneys causing one to have to undergo dialysis or even kidney transplant when it is severe enough. Therefore, we must be better prepared in taking care of our kidneys. Here are a few... Read Full Story
In view of "Human Rights Day" for Bloggers Unite I thought I would invite you to join me in helping sponsor International Children across our globe. It only takes a click each day for your donation. How simple is that? And I'm not personally asking you for any money like they do on television. So please read on then visit the url and click. Thanks for your much needed help for these precious children. I need your help to sponsor children in need. Go to: children.care2 Care2's Race for... Read Full Story
Govenor Otter has chosen Priest River as the town to be the host Capitol for May. Priest River is seven miles east of Washington State and sevent-five miles south of Canada. It has a population of approximately 1,700. It will be "Capitol for the Day" for Govenor Butch Otter and members of his staff on May 20th. The Govenor and his official staff will meet with the local officials between the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. They plan to discuss a variety of issues, concerning to the local people... Read Full Story
Springs Rebirth The snow is melting The sun does shine The birds are singing It's Spring divine. I see tulips Peeking up From the earth Signs of Springs rebirth. Read Full Story
I may not be wealthy enough to buy everyone what they want in life. Somehow, I do manage to give something to each person that they will appreciate. My mother and children learned years ago not to go card shopping with me. Why? Because, I felt that even if I couldn't have the money to send a gift to a friend for their birthday I would send a card. The card had to be perfect for that person. I could spend up to five or six hours in stores searching for just the right card with the perfect... Read Full Story
TLC has two new upcoming television shows for it's July schedule. They both deal with being eco-friendly. They aired the sneak previews on May 04. They are called Wa$ted and Greenovate. Wa$ted deals with showing how you can be more eco-friendly by living more of a green lifestyle. The preview showed a couple (the green team masters I like to call them) going to New York to visit a couple (two men with a dog) who lived in an apartment. They brought along with them the men's garbage (complete... Read Full Story