Sarah Rigg
Sarah Rigg wrote her memoirs, called "Pickle Pass," at age six, and hasn't slowed down since then. She has won awards for her fiction and non-fiction writing, both creative writing and journalism, and has years of experience editing and proofreading to boot.
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B.A. in English and Philosophy from Western Michigan University (Kalamazoon, MI)Interests
atheism, yoga, long hair, health at every size, body positivity, bad movies, cats, wine, writing, books, skepticism, free speech, journalism, fitness, cooking, vegetarianism, philosophy, Magic: The Gathering, race relations, science fictionAffiliations
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Good Foods to Eat After Oral SurgeryAfter oral surgery, you will need to eat soft foods for a while. Here are some ideas to help keep you from getting bored. -
Mu-Mu's Story: Tips for Avoiding Mammary Cancer in CatsHere's the story of our cat and her diagnosis of mammary cancer, and tips to help your cat stay healthy. -
Pick Your Own Farms in Washtenaw CountyGet a virtual tour of the Pick Your Own farms in Washtenaw County in Michigan. -
Tips for Treating Seasonal AllergiesSpring pollen or hay fever getting you down? Read on for tips to soothe seasonal allergy symptoms. -
How Public Speaking Skills Can Help You Get Ahead in a Tough EconomyAndrea Flowers, a college instructor in communications and public speaking, discusses how public speaking skills can help you in everyday life.
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Certified Celebrant: Individuals Providing Secular or Mixed-Faith CeremoniesThose who aren't traditionally religious or who want more personalized wedding and funeral services are starting to turn to "Celebrants." Nick Meima, a recently certified Celebrant, discusses the trend. -
A Review of the Book Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your WeightBacon's new book on HAES combines her medical background with social analysis and practical tools for learning to eat intuitively and enjoy being active.
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Improving Relationships Between Mothers and DaughtersMother-daughter relationships can be rocky and complicated, even when there's a lot of love there. Read about a few steps you can take to improve your relationship with Mom. -
Tips for Job Searching in Ann Arbor, MichiganWashtenaw County is a good place to be a job hunter; job fairs and networking resources are plentiful here. -
Alternatives to DietingIf you're sick of failed diets, there are several other approaches to healthy eating that don't involve deprivation. -
How to Talk to Your Doctor About HypothyroidismKnowing what to say to your doctor and the right questions to ask will help you manage your hypothyroid condition and get the best treatment you can. -
A Real Northerner's Guide to Snow ShovelingMany how-to articles about snow shoveling are unrealistic for those who live in the Great White North-- this piece will give realistic and actually useful advice on snow removal. -
Four Reasons You Should Continue to Conserve GasWhen gas prices go down, you may be tempted to abandon frugal practices. However, there are many good reasons to continue conserving, even when gas prices are reduced. -
How to Get the Most of Out an Exercise DVD: Choose and Use it WiselyDefining what you want from an exercise routine and asking for advice from friends can help you pick the right DVD for your exercise routine. Once you get it home, previewing it and modifying it can help you get the most value out of your DVD purchase. -
Eight Easy and Delicious Ways to Add Fiber to Your DietForget Metamucil or giant boxes of wheat germ. There are tastier and easier ways to get more fiber into your diet, from eating more fruit and beans to switching to multi-grain options. -
Review of the "Pick Your Level: Fat to Firm Fast" DVDThe Pick Your Level system allows the user to customize a workout. The "Fat to Firm Fast" DVD provides a circuit-training routine that can challenge fitness enthusiasts at a variety of level.s
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Turn Negatives into Positives and Reach Your GoalsMany goals we set or resolutions we make take the form of giving things up or cutting down on bad habits. You can use the power of adding, rather than subtracting, to make setting and reaching goals easier and more fun.
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Are the 10-Minute Solution Exercise DVDs the Right Choice for You?A series of DVDs, called the 10-Minute Solution line, is promising to make fitness more accessible for the time-crunched. This clever format can work really well to help you get in your daily fitness even if you only have 10 or 20 minutes to spare.
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Spotting Common Logical Errors Can Make You a Better Critical ThinkerLearning to spot common logical errors can improve your B.S. detection skills, make you a savvier consumer of news and information, and hone your critical thinking skills in general.
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News Stories of Tragedy and Grief Must Be Handled with SensitivityToo often, journalists rushing to report tragic news appear insensitive to the families of the injured or recently dead. Putting themselves in the shoes of the scared and grief-struck family will help aspiring journalists get the story without alienating their sources. -
Throw Fun Theme Parties for Adults: Wine, Cheese & Fruit Parties or Bollywood Movie NightTheme parties aren't just for Halloween or for an eight year old's birthday party. Try a wine, cheese and fruit party or a Bollywood party to wow your grown-up friends with your creativity. -
Review of Yoga: Just My Size DVDThis DVD program targeted at plus-sized women is a good, well-rounded starter program for those new to yoga.
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Tips for Helping Big Folks Feel Comfortable Working Out at the Gym or Recreation CenterIf you're larger than average, you may feel intimidated about getting at a gym or fitness center. Planning ahead will make the experience a smoother one.
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Caring for Long Hair: Two Rules You Should Break, and One You Should Always FollowLong hair requires special care. Some "rules" you'll read in beauty magazines are really more like guidelines which can be ignored in certain cases.