Manda Young
Manda Young is a Yahoo! Contributor with special interest in News stories, Health, and Family. She has an extensive background in creative writing, both stories and poetry and more recently photography. She is from Native American decent, more specifically the Mic Mac tribe of Northern Maine and Canada, mixed with Scottish decent she can trace back to the McIntosh clan. Ancestry, lineage, and family are all an integral part of her life.
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Two years of college for writingInterests
Writing articles, poetry, reading, hiking, learning, knitting, homeschooling, being a mom, horses, eating right, health, organic food, organic farming, church, friends, family, sports, community, saving money, being frugal, shopping, exercise, dog traininMotto
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Spin a Web Page that Really Grabs Attention!Designing web pages can be a fun and exciting experience but also must be done with some basic principals in mind. Designing web page content needs to be much different than if you were designing a page in a book. -
Top Ten Classic Must Read BooksThere are so many classic pieces of literature these days that it can be hard to know what to read and where to start. Check out my top ten list of classic 'must read' literature to whet your appetite. -
Top 10 Books to Read This YearIf you are looking for some fresh and new reads for 2011, look no further. Check out this list. -
A Guide to Maintaining Great SkinIt's good to get in the habit of taking care of your skin. Read on to find out how! -
Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?Highly sensitive people make up at least 20 percent of the population. Are you one?
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Eating for LifeHealthy eating can change your life! -
5 Tips for Maintaining Your BoatBoat maintenance can be a fun and rewarding experience. -
The Benefits of WalkingDon't underestimate the power of walking!
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Hard Rock Cafe: Washington DC's Most Rocking Place to EatVisiting Washington D.C. is an exciting, informative and exhilarating experience. If you are looking for a fun and exciting dining experience, look no further than Washington's own Hard Rock Cafe. -
Homeschool Laws in New York StateHomeschooling is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to public and even private school. Each state determines its own rules and regulations concerning homeschooling.
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Summer PoemA poem about Summer.
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Obama's Afghanistan Speech Celebrates America's StrengthPresident Obama spoke to the nation Wednesday night from the East Room of the White House, where he announced a drawdown of American troops from Afghanistan and a focus-shift to nation-building. -
Another DayThe sun fell lazily on the dim horizon as Brad sank down in the mud. -
ProdigalA poem in the Villanelle style. -
High Blood PressureLearning from your doctor that you have high blood pressure can be a pretty scary thing. Read on to find out what your diagnosis means. -
What to Expect During a C-sectionHaving a C-section can sound like a very scary experience. Read on to have your fears relieved. -
Blast from the PastIn the year 1991 the Sega Corporation unveiled their new system, the Sega Genesis. This was the era of the "console war" between Nintendo and Sega. -
Top 10 songs to run to: Music for runningPicking good music is important to having a good time exercising, feeling motivated, and having fun. Take a look at my top 10 list for some ideas in compiling your own favorites list. -
Education Key to Preserving American Economy in Face of China's GainsAmerica could be losing its economic footing to China in 2016. Could this be the end of America's superpower status?Also published on:
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Spellbound by ServiceI've been spellbound by Robert W. Service's poem, The Spell of the Yukon since I was child. Since it's national poetry month, I thought it appropriate to take a look into this favorite of mine. -
Singing Protesters Interrupt Obama's San Francisco FundraiserMore groups are gathering to protest the Obama administration. Could this be harmful to his upcoming 2012 campaign?
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Electric Vehicles the Way of the Future for Auto IndustryAs gas prices continue to rise, it's no wonder the fully electric Nissan Leaf was named the 2011 World Car of the Year.Also published on:
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EternalA Shakespearean sonnet is a wonderful form of poetic writing. Traditional Shakespearean sonnets have fourteen lines, iambic pentameter, and a rhyme scheme of every other line rhyming with the last two lines as a rhyming couplet.
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How Christians Can Celebrate PassoverPassover is a day of celebration for the Jewish people when they remember how God set them free from their slavery in Egypt. Passover can also be a day of rejoicing for Christians!
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Turn Off the TV, Turn on CreativityApril 18th-24 is Screen-Free Week. It's a time for you to reevaluate your TV time and connect more with your family!
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Lowering Sodium Could Save Your HeartMillions of Americans eat way too much sodium in their daily diet. Lowering your sodium intake to acceptable levels could save your heart from problems down the road.
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Midnight in BrooklynVisiting New York City for the first time is a different experience for each for each person. There is so much to see and do. Read on to hear about my first time visiting NYC.
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Harvest Time Already?One of my favorite games of all times is the game Harvest Moon! It's a great game for people of all ages!
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The Greatest Act of LoveA poem for Easter.
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ParticularA young boy foster boy reflects on life.
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Celebrating the ResurrectionEaster is a wonderful time of the year where Christians celebrate their resurrected Savior. There are many bible verses that highlight the Easter story.
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Robert W. ServiceIn my opinion one of the best poets of all time is someone who is probably little known. His name was Robert W. Service and his poetic imagery was stunning, engaging, and thought provoking.
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Me and the PigsYou thought you knew the true story of the three little pigs, until now! Witness first hand what really happened!!
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Reasons to Major in EducationDeciding what to major in at college is an important choice. Ever wonder if an education major is right for you? Read on to see what the pros are to such a major!
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Reasons to Homeschool Disabled ChildrenI had always planned on homeschooling my children but my son's diagnosis of expressive language disorder changed everything.
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Adventures in parenthood: Training a child to ride a bikeTraining a child to ride a bike is a rewarding and exciting experience. But, with any parenting experience, it comes with it's difficulties. Read on to learn more about this important milestone in your child's life.