Desire M. Hendricks
Desire' is a freelance writer and blogger living in Kansas City, MO. She writes several blogs; she provides copywriting and document management services to clients needing her creative and technical writng skills.She looks forward to your comments.
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B.A. Film Studies, Yale University, 10+ years experience in education and the non-profit sectorInterests
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Cross-train with Yoga to Run Well and Prevent InjuryRunning provides a demanding cardiovascular workout and strengthens the core, gluteal and leg muscles. Yoga tones the entire body. Runners who add yoga to their fitness regimen increase their overall fitness level and decrease the likelihood of injury. -
Christmas HaikuThe image of people singing Christmas carols is a christmas scene enjoyed by many for centuries. -
Lose Weight and Keep it OffUse these 10 tips to help make your weight-loss experience positive and keep the weight off.
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Movie Review: Blade Runners Don't Dream. They RetireBlade Runner may not appear at first glance to be a grand philosophical exploration, but it is. The film and its characters pose questions which have fascinated mankind for millennia: What does it meant to be human?
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Everyone Can Make and Keep These Resolutions for the New YearEveryone should resolve to improve their health this year, increase their green aptitude, and learn something new. These resolutions can be scaled to fit an individual's current circumstances and expanded as desired. -
Grab Your Future with Vision Board: The Secret to an Extraordinary LifeThe Secret created a pop culture sensation when Oprah featured the book, movie, and several teachers and practitioners of its philosophy on one of her shows. The concept underpinning The Secret is the "universal" Law of Attraction. -
Take a Daytrip to Historic Downtown Parkville and Pirtle Winery of Weston, MO:Kansas City boasts a wide array of entertainment and activities to keep locals of every age busy. Daytrips to surrounding areas like Historic Downtown Parkville and Weston, MO give staycationers the opportunity to feel as if they've actually had a bit of a trip.
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Book Review: Note to Self by Samara O'SheaAnyone can keep a journal and reap the benefits of reflection and self-discovery. Explore journal writing with Samara O'Shea's latest book, Note to Self; On Keeping a Journal and Other Dangerous Pursuits. -
Every Pregnant Woman Should Know These FactsFor nine months your body plays host to another person. During pregnancy, each day seems to bring a new revelation about yourself and more often than not your body
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Eco-Friendly Treats Moms will Love on Mother's DayEco-friendly, spa-quality products make great gifts for Mother's Day. You can give your mom a gift that is good for her and the environment without doing irreparable harm to your pocketbook. -
"A Prince Among Slaves" Brings Life to a Slice of American HistoryThe documentary, "A Prince Among Slaves," which aired on PBS on February 4, opens with a re-enactment of Abdul Rahman's assumption of his princely duties, wartime capture and ensuing enslavement, because his captors feared the repercussions of his murder.... -
Kansas City Rings in the New Year with These Family Friendly EventsCelebrate the New Year in Kansas City, MO with family and friends of all ages at these local venues and events. -
Holiday Treats Are Best SharedWarm, flavorful treats add to the enjoyment of the holiday seasons. Favorite recipes fill stomachs and gatherings with wonderful tastes, smells and memories. They also make fantastic gifts. -
Check Out These Labor Day Weekend FestivalsMany of Kansas City's best known and well loved festivals are celebrated during Labor Day Weekend.
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Espresso Book Machine Takes Paperbacks to Press in the Time it Takes to Order Your Favorite BrewOn Demand Books,LLC rolls out the Espresso Book Machine at the New York Public Library's Science,Industry and Business Library. -
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Kansas CityKansas City offers many fun Fourth of July activities suited to everyone from singles to families wanting to celebrate the United States' Independence Day.
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Select a Father's Day Gift to Suit Your DadShopping online for Father's Day gifts is frugal and fun. When you shop online, you can save money and time, and purchase a quality gift for your dad.
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Experience a Summer to Remember at Kansas City's FestivalsKansas City is home to a variety of fun, educational and entertaining festivals.
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Enjoy Theater and Concerts Under the Stars in Kansas City, MissouriKansas City, MO has several outdoor venues where visitors and natives can enjoy live performances.
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Summer Reading Programs Keep Your Kids in Top Scholastic ShapeEach year, the Kansas City Public Library System sponsors a summer reading program. This year's theme, Get A Clue@ Your Library encourages participants to read and solve mysteries.
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The Dangerous Book for Boys is a New Millennium HandbookThe Dangerous Book For Boys claims to be "the perfect book for every boy from eight to eighty." Its contents cover a wide array of facts , games and activities to fill the time and hands of readers.
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Write a Love Letter - Give a Timeless GiftLove letters serve a dual purpose. They express the feelings of the lover to their beloved and they affirm the beloved as a lovable and hopefully loving person. Writing a love letter is not as difficut as some people fear. It can be learned.
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Learn How to Develop a Writing PracticeWhile inspiration has its place, getting published means practicing the craft of writing daily. As with any skill, the more one writes the better they become.
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For the Love of Letters Unveils the Art of Letter WritingFor The Love of Letters by Samara O'Shea is a guide to writing letters for most occasions and a brief history of letter writing through the ages. -
Kansas City, Missouri Hosts First Annual Literary FestivalOn May 19th from 10am-6pm, Kansas City hosts its first annual Kansas City Literary Festival at the Country Club Plaza. -
Kansas City, Missouri Fills the Summer with Fun Free ActivitiesKansas City, MO, also known as the "City of Fountains," offers many fun free summer activities. Many of these activities are suitable for all ages. The events and activities are related to the city's rich history and growing arts and literary cultures.
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Looking for a Great Graduation Gift?Emmy Award winning TV host, Bill Boggs interviews forty-four people at the top of their fields. Donald Trump, Brooke Shields, Matt Lauer, Bobbi Brown, Bobbi Flay and others reveal their secrets of success, so readers can plan successful lives and careers for themselves.
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Good Kids, Bad Habits: 21st Century Parents Get Help Raising Healthy KidsIn the book, Good Kids, Bad Habits; The RealAge Guide to Raising Healthy Children, Jennifer Trachtenberg, M.D. advises parents on how to teach their children healthy habits.
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Give Homemade Gifts This YearChristmas shopping doesn't have to consume your Holiday Season. With planning and great ideas, homemade gifts can be fun and save you time and money.
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Book Review: On Becoming Fearless by Arianna HuffingtonArianna Huffington's On Becoming Fearless offers key lessons and examples to guide women who want to lead fearless, fulfilling and success filled, lives.
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The Top Ten Reasons Writers Should BlogFame, fun, fortune and the ultimate sign of writing success, steady publication can be attained by any writer. Winning these golden keys requires the following: access to the internet, time, effort and a quality blog.
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The Three C's of WritingEffective writers apply three tenants to their writing . They cater to the needs of their audience, write in a clear and readable manner, and strive to be concise.
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Black History Month: Made Possible Dr. Carter G. WoodsonThis article provides a description of the origins of Black History Month and briefly discusses this year's theme as outlined by the Association for the Study of African-American Life and History.
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Fall Festivals and Annual Events in K.C.This series of eight annual celebrations begins in September and continues through November forming an almost non-stop wave of things to do for visitors and natives alike. These events are easily accessible and appeal to a variety of interests.
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Check Out Four of the Best Parks in Kansas CityKansas City, Missouri is home to 211 parks. Theis Park, Swope Park, Theis Park, and Mill Creek park are four of the more popular and well utilized parks.