Marcella Rousseau
Marcella writes about gardening, nutrition, cooking, health, fitness, fine art, films and books to name a few topics. Marcella’s blog (marcellarousseau.wordpress.com) For Your Good Health, covers anything relating to good health.
Born in Queens, NY, the most ethnically diverse area on the planet, Marcella has been writing since she was 13. She has been a special correspondent for several newspapers in Indiana and has written articles, poetry, and puns published in gardening magazines and newspapers. She owned a writing business focusing on resumes, cover letters, training material, and legal and psychological material; she developed a workshop for resume writing giving talks on the same. She has been employed as a technical writer creating course material for online training. Marcella taught computer classes and wrote software guides for college students. She also taught high school level remedial grammar
Marcella interviewed a writer/director/actor who produced his first film and she interviewed several known actors in this film for an in-depth piece for publication. Marcella is interested in flight and has 28 hours as a student pilot. She was previously employed at Allison Engine Company in the T800 department.
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Born in Queens, NY, the most ethnically diverse area on the planet, Marcella has been writing since she was 13. She has been a special correspondent for several newspapers in Indiana and has written articles, poetry, and puns published in gardening magazines and newspapers. She owned a writing business focusing on resumes, cover letters, training material, and legal and psychological material; she developed a workshop for resume writing giving talks on the same. She has been employed as a technical writer creating course material for online training. Marcella taught computer classes and wrote software guides for college students. She also taught high school level remedial grammar
Marcella interviewed a writer/director/actor who produced his first film and she interviewed several known actors in this film for an in-depth piece for publication. Marcella is interested in flight and has 28 hours as a student pilot. She was previously employed at Allison Engine Company in the T800 department.
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How to Use Substitutions for a Standing Desk Without Spending a PennyThe latest rage is standing desks for workers; some even include treadmills. While there is some debate on just how safe standing all day is, here are some suggestions for a no-cost, adjustable desk for either standing or sitting. -
Tips to Become OptimisticYou can teach yourself to be more optimistic. Studies show that optimistic people enjoy better health, have less depression, and may live longer than their pessimistic counterparts. -
Help for Those with Wine and Sulfite AllergiesPeople who have allergy symptoms to wine and foods containing sulfites and glycoproteins can find relief by either avoiding sulfite ingredients in foods or drinking low-allergenic wines. -
Horseback Riding Injuries and Safety TipsAn unsuspecting public may not be aware of the dangers of horseback riding. Take precautions. -
Motivational Rules of Engagement from a Hard-Core Exercise EnthusiastScare tactics motivate me to exercise. -
Work Up a Sweat with Low Impact Cardio Exercise AlternativesThese two outstanding low impact exercise kickboxing DVDs keep me in shape when I can’t get to the gym. -
Vidal in Venice; An Appreciation of Gore VidalThis Italian writer dares comparison to the controversial writer and finds some similarities. -
Calcium Alone Is Not Enough for Good Bone HealthExperts are leaning towards a more natural way to maintain good bone health. You can help yourself by reading food labels, exercising, and taking in some sunshine. -
A Great Recipe with Variations Using a Surplus of Herbs in Your GardenHere’s a delicious onion-thyme recipe using phyllo dough that is fun to make, resulting in a crispy, sweet-sour appetizer or side dish. -
39 is the New 20; Bulgarian Gymnast Shows How It's DoneA 39-year-old six-time Olympic competitor with four previous medals under his belt, can't believe he made it to the finals. -
5 Tips when Your Vegetable Harvest is Too Much of a BountyA vegetable garden that produces more than you know what to do with can be a problem. Here are some useful tips. -
Severe Drought Hits Indianapolis, Endangers Corn CropLawns in my neighborhood crunch under footsteps, cornfields are starved for rain, we have a watering ban, and we are trying to conserve water. -
How to Find Your Target Heart Rate; What it Means and How to Use ItThere are a variety of ways to find your target heart rate. Even the experts don’t agree on the most accurate way but the differences in the numbers are not that significant. -
Top 6 Reasons You Need Trees in Your YardPuddling water, scorching sun rays, blowing winds, and more, trees are mother nature's cure for what ails us. -
Salvador Dali; Paintings that Give Pause and One that RefreshesAll lovers of Salvador Dali’s work will enjoy this film which displays his works and a brief history of his life. -
Teach Kids from an Early Age to Love Vegetables and FruitsIn a country that has a child obesity problem, it’s up to parents to be good role models at the dinner table.
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Secrets to Composting Using Your BlenderUsing a combination of vegetable peelings, water, and nitrogen makes for good organic soil and healthy plants.
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Tips for Mowing After a DroughtDue to the dry weather conditions, many lawns across the country are brown. It’s important to let the grass recover, re-green, and re-grow before mowing.
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How to Deter Planter Cats, Rest Stop Cats, and Prancing CatsAt my wit's end, I finally found a way to keep the neighbors' cats from wreaking havoc in my garden.
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Comfort Food from Ireland's Most Famous ChefThis review covers Rachel Allen's colorful cookbook with it's great mix of recipes, some Irish in origin, and lots of photos of Rachel's family along with mention of her television show on the Create TV network.
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10 Creative Ways to Deal with Life’s Curve-ballsCreativity offers some amazing benefits from easing depression to reducing cancer risk.
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Have You Visited Avon Park?This is a small park with many amenities. It's a family park that is enjoyed by young and old alike.
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5 Benefits of Drinking Water when Exercising; Water Loss, and Ailments Caused by Lack of WaterThis article discusses ailments attributed to a lack of water, how we lose water, and the benefits of drinking enough water.
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Yup, It’s Father’s Day Dad and I Am Remembering YouMy most vivid memories of my dad, a man of few words, but thoughtful actions are in my tribute to him on Father’s Day.
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How Do They Know when You Are Actually Dead?The debate over when life begins hampers research in embryonic stem cell research, but can harvesting cells from a dead body solve this debate or will it start a new one?
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8 Tips to Avoid Signing Up With the Wrong Health ClubThreatening behaviors among staff and members, lack of simple rule enforcement, over-crowded classes, can add up to unhappy members.
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Boundaries During the Dating Ritual; Not Everybody Has ThemI had a dating relationship where my partner over-stepped my boundaries and could have cost me my job.
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How to Get to Your Health Club Without Forgetting Your Lock, Your Hair Dryer, Your Flip-Flops, Your Sneakers, EtcI use a simple solution to avoid forgetting important items I needed when working out at the gym.
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Authentic Recipes from the MediterraneanYou’ve heard so much about the Mediterranean Diet but what are some of the recipes and where do they come from?
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How to Grow a Vegetable Garden with No EffortPerennial plants make gardening so much easier on the gardener but biennials and even annuals can come back if you ignore them.
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How to Avoid Taxes on Your Supermarket SavingsKoreans are soon to be taxed on their food waste. Americans still waste billions of dollars of food each year. Here are some tips to avoid food waste. If you prepare now, you may avoid a future tax.
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7 Obstacles and the Solutions to Finding Ways to ExerciseThere’s no time like the present to enjoy the benefits of exercise - obstacles are a thing of the past.
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Six Tips to Doing Your Own Home Repairs While Saving Money and Building Self WorthI was stumped by repair problems as a new home owner. Hindsight over the years taught me how to tackle repair issues without calling a professional.
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Hey Senior Citizen! You Talking to Me?I’m not saying I’m a senior (ugh) citizen, but if I were, I might do these things to be mentally fit.
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The Virtual Colonoscopy: Virtually Painless but You Still Have to Be ThereKatie Couric gave colonoscopy a face but people still aren’t lining up to get the test. Will the latest test, lacking the optic probe, laxative, and perhaps laughter eliminate their fears?
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The Last Time Humans Walk the EarthMad Cow disease and berserk rhinos cause havoc of unimaginable proportions.
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Exercise is the Best Thing I’ve Ever Done for MyselfExercise has given me so many benefits I can't live without it! Read to find out about my weekly fitness routine.
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Want to Buy a New Car? No Thanks, I'll Keep My EscortWhat can I say? I love my Escort! Its comfort, reliability, and features are hard to beat…even after all this time.
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Product Review: Chef Bruce Aidells Cajun Style Andouille Smoked Pork SausageThere are no nitrites and no MSG in these sausages. They're all natural with no artificial ingredients and fully cooked. Now even the health conscious can enjoy sausages.
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Love in New York? Sometimes the Big Apple Bites BackEleven vignettes that take place in New York, with dozens of stellar actors. The writers and directors should take a deserved bow for this smooth flowing, hip, relationship melange in the big Apple.
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3 Reasons Not to Eat 6 Meals a Day for Weight LossThere are three good reasons not to switch from three meals a day to six meals a day. You can boost your metabolism (and burn more calories) without eating six meals a day, which can ultimately sabotage your diet.
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Surrealism? Salvador Dali Conspires with Jack Bond to Create a FilmJack Bond, Filmmaker and Salvador Dali create a surrealistic film that shocks and stupefies.
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Why Are There Bare Spots on the Tree?An original Christmas poem in haiku form.
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Big Hats and Big Production Numbers on Easter Sunday’s PastMy friend Vivian and I decided to go for a stroll in the park with our wide-brimmed hats on Easter Sunday. We didn’t know we’d attract so much attention! Also, the Easter Show at Radio City should not be missed.
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Rattler Interferes with Rancher’s PaychecksHorse and rider survive a tumble and paychecks get delivered despite a snakebite and a mild concussion. Barbecue gets saved too.
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Michael Buble's It's Time Album Review - the Most Romantic VoiceBuble's voice is compared to many, but its quality is unique.