Jackie McPherson
I have been a nurse for over 20 years. For 10 of those years I had the honor of working with patients who were having to deal with death and dying. This particular job, while heartbreaking, gave me the gift of being able to focus on what is truly important in life.
I am a Marketplace Approved Writer for Helium. I had the privilege of being awarded a bronze badge and a silver badge for creative writing on Helium and three of my articles have been featured on the Helium home page.
I also had the honor of having four articles featured on the Yahoo! Voices Health and Wellness home page.
I am a fan of fitness and have completed 10 marathons and 2 triathlons. I practice several martial arts and have a black belt in karate.
I have been blessed with a wonderful family and a fantastic husband. Thank you for taking the time to visit my page, have a wonderful and blessed day! : )
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I am a Marketplace Approved Writer for Helium. I had the privilege of being awarded a bronze badge and a silver badge for creative writing on Helium and three of my articles have been featured on the Helium home page.
I also had the honor of having four articles featured on the Yahoo! Voices Health and Wellness home page.
I am a fan of fitness and have completed 10 marathons and 2 triathlons. I practice several martial arts and have a black belt in karate.
I have been blessed with a wonderful family and a fantastic husband. Thank you for taking the time to visit my page, have a wonderful and blessed day! : )
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Masters-Nursing, Bachelors-Zoology, Associates-Nursing, Diploma-Fitness and Nutrition, Certification-Lean Six Sigma Black BeltInterests
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Remember to Thank Veterans on Memorial DayUse Memorial Day as a special day to thank Veterans, and their families, for all they have done for you
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Easily Fit 30 Minutes of Exercise Into Your WorkdayHow I easily fit 30 minutes of exercise into my workday and tips on how you can too.
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Should Alternative Medicine Therapy Be Used With Conventional Medicine?Find out what alternative medicine therapy is and get tips on how to choose the safest, most effective alternative therapy for you.
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Olive Oil Fraud: What You Need to KnowYour expensive extra virgin olive oil may not be what you think it is; what you need to know about olive oil fraud.
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Rare Corpse Flower Blooms for the First Time in 10 YearsHundreds flock to Hawaii’s Foster Botanical Garden to see, and smell, the corpse flower in bloom.
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Budgeting Helps Me Pay Off Student LoansFind out what we did to save several thousands of dollars per year, allowing us to pay off some of our debts early.
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Harvard Study: Teach Yourself to Lower Your Blood Pressure in 5 Easy StepsTeach yourself to use the most effective, easy technique people used to lower their blood pressures in this Harvard study. It’s free, it only takes 20 minutes a day, and it isn’t exercise.
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Hawaii’s Newest Law to Protect Ocean May Affect TouristsHawaii’s newest law to help protect the ocean and marine life may affect tourists who are unaware of the law.
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Kids Save Lives by Performing CPRFind out what these kids watched, and did, to save the lives of their loved ones.
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To the Graduating Class of 2012: You Will Succeed!Graduation message for the future strongest generation, ever. -
Alaska for the AdventurerWhitewater rafting, a glacier tour, salmon fishing, and more: Join me on my Alaska trip of a lifetime to see what you may want to do on your next trip!
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My Perfect Wedding - for Under $1000How I was able to create the wedding of my dreams for under $1000.
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Insider's Tips for Disney’s Aulani Resort in HawaiiTips to help you have an even more enjoyable visit to Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii.
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Does Glucosamine Stop Joint Pain?My journey through acute knee pain, what worked and what didn’t work.
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Four Reported Cases of Flesh Eating Bacteria in Hawai’iFour reported cases of the flesh eating bacteria in Hawai’i may be the result of recent thunderstorms.
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Healthy Eating: How Much of What Should You Be Eating?New guidelines on how much of the different food groups you should be eating are much easier to follow than the previously used food pyramid. Learn about the new guidelines here.
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Sherman Brothers: Walt Disney World and Disneyland TributesThe Sherman brothers were prolific Oscar-winning music writers for Disney. This magical duo came to an end on March 6, 2012, when Robert Sherman passed away. Find out where you can pay tribute to these magical musicians in the Disney parks.
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How to Find the Right Doctor for YouWhen you need to find a new doctor, use these tips and ask these questions to find the doctor who is right for you.
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While Hawai’i Repairs Damage from Recent Thunderstorms, More Are Headed Toward the IslandsWhile still repairing damage caused by recent thunderstorms in Hawai’i, weather forecasts show that there is another thunderstorm on the way.
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Important Weight Loss Benefits You Probably Don’t Know AboutWeight loss benefits that may actually motivate you to lose those extra pounds
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Las Vegas, Nevada, Solo Traveler’s Guide to the StripWeekend travel itinerary for a solo traveler to the Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada
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Why You Need Annual Checkups Now More Than EverA first-person account of how health problems were caught through a checkup and the reasons you need to get regular annual checkups.
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Will the World’s Premier Big Wave Surfing Contest, “The Eddie”, Be Held in Hawai'i This Year?An overview of the history and rules of the world’s premier big wave surfing contest, the Quiksilver Eddie Aikau, that is held in Hawai'i
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Christmas Magic at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FloridaA Christmas vacation to Walt Disney World leads to memories to last a lifetime.
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The Christmas Concerts I Will Never ForgetA true story of a day full of unforgettable Christmas concerts.
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Christmas FreedomA fictional story of a Christmas Day that led to freedom and love.
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A Perfect Christmas Eve, for the FortunatePoem: Descriptive memories of a perfect Christmas Eve for those fortunate enough to experience it.
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Different WintersHaiku: Winter in different locales
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Summer Leaves, Fall LeavesPoem: Metamorphosis of Fall Leaves from Summer to Fall.
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Give Thanks to Have a Happy ThanksgivingA poem to help remind you of all the riches in your life for which you can give thanks at Thanksgiving.
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An Unforgettable Halloween SpiritA fictional Halloween tale of friendship, love, and an unforgettable Halloween spirit.
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Death, New LifePoem: Death of the land, creation of life
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ReunitedHaiku: Separated by death, reunited in heaven
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How "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas Changed My LifeA school assignment to read a 160 year old novel, "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas, changed my life.
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How I Honor Those Who Died on 9/11As with so many others, my life changed on 9/11. I made some changes in my life and I hope that my doing so somehow honors those who died on that horrible day.
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Yellowstone National Park: Memoir of an Amazing First TripA day trip yields vivid descriptions of magnificent Old Faithful Inn, amazing Old Faithful geyser, and wondrous Fountain Paint Pots, along with some lessons for me.
