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Have you ever read something and thought “What’s the point?”  Have you listened to people tell a story, or explanation of  a procedure, and then notice that they made their point 10 minutes ago, but are still talking?
Talking on paper is very much like talking in person, but it does require carefully chosen words and [...]

Most people who enjoy reading, never think about the labor involved, and that’s good. Writers who write, should definitely think about the labor involved and that’s good.  When the two join, in an easy comfortable partnership, the reader enjoys what the writer wrote, and never realizes the writer probably edited it 50 times.
Never forget, you are [...]

Write about a subject of interest or something you are passionate about and others will be, too!  Passion is contagious. 
Lately, I’ve noticed how stressed the average American on the ground, is.  Most businesses even seem to be affected.  Receptionists don’t look up or if they do it’s in annoyance.  Grocery store clerks shove your change [...]

Writing, even the thought of it, can be overwhelming. If you have a passion for story-telling, or if you know something others may be interested in, you can start writing today!.
The readers want to read short paragraphs about topics that are interesting, instructive, not too wordy, and reader-friendly.
Here are some quick tips to get started [...]

Simple things you can do everyday in the home: 
Shorten your shower by just 2 minutes.  Turing the shower water off 2 minutes earlier than normal will save 10 gallons of water and that adds up considerably.  You want to make a difference in our planet’s water resources?  If all of us saved just one gallon [...]

In some communities, around the holidays there exists a tradition of lighting the driveways and walkways with luminaria.  From brown sacks, to milk jugs, to the more debonair, candlelight can be a breathtaking experience as you drive or walk along the streets and pathways.
For me, candles are a part of my everyday life.  They set [...]

Did you know that the residents of the British Isles have enjoyed their morning cup of bright, invigorating English Breakfast tea for as long as anyone can remember?
Many people love to add cream and sugar to their morning tea.  Others squeeze a drop of lemon for extra refreshing flavor and zip!
The Birth of Tea
Nearly five [...]

House for sale?  Don’t buy that house!  First time home buyers and those who are leaping before looking should think about these issues:

As home prices fall, wouldn’t it be loverly if you could get full information on any house you might buy?  Not every state requires sellers to reveal potential problems and owners who find [...]

We’re all gas usage conscious today!  There are a few important small steps we can take, that can really make a difference in our cost for fuel.  These tips were collected from the “hypermiler” Wayne Gerdes.  He says it will help us save 20% annually on our gasoline costs.  My thinking is anything that helps, [...]

Hey there, Miss Librarian!  What you are checking out at the library just might get someone’s attention!  We’ve lost more privacy!!  Your checkout list at the library is the government’s business! 

In the news, I read that The Patriot Act has made it easier for federal agents to look at library and bookstore records!  Well, that [...]