Rachel D Mohan
I have three cute kids, I enjoy simple things, and I have decided to pursue writing full time. Any comments, suggestions, or criticism would be well received.
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AthenaI saw you as no great-sized creature, But ruthless, and wits about you You feared no man.
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Instructor's Class Notes for Greek and Roman Mythology 101Cybele and Demeter were both the subjects of widespread cults and 'mysteries.' -
Gang Violence in Southern California IncreasesIn many neighborhoods in Santa Ana, as in other cities with an established or growing gang presence, certain houses do not contain families, but rather act as meeting places and distribution centers. -
Greek and Roman Mythology 101: Instructor's NotesIn class 4, we examine the myths and traditions of Ares and Hestia, and how these gods assisted or interacted with Greeks through the stories and rituals.
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Vegan Recipe: Maple-Peanut Butter CupsIt doesn't taste vegan and it doesn't require a dozen ingredients and careful cooking. If you make it for kids or a bake sale it will go fast! -
Vegan Recipe: Texican FakeloafThis is actually pretty good sliced about 1" thick the next day and pan-fried. Don't knock it til you try it! -
Instructor's Notes for Classical Greek and Roman Mythology 101Explore Hera's superficial exploits and contrast with evidence of a deeper, much more ancient nature as an earth/fertility/mother goddess.
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Instructor's Notes for Greek and Roman Mythology 101In the second class in our series we familiarize ourselves with Zeus, ruler of the gods and men.
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Free Websites for Listing ArtMaking art a business is extremely difficult for most artists. Many people still discount online art sales because they rob the buyer of the gallery-buying experience, or because of the risk of purchasing work that has been misrepresented. -
Instructor's Notes for Greek & Roman Mythology 101 at Practical MagickaThese notes are intended as companion material to the Greek and Roman Mythology class taught by Rachel Mohan at Practical Magicka in Bellflower, CA. Sources are included at the end of the notes for clarification or further reading.
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10 Largest Countries on Earth by Area and by PopulationAlthough borders occasionally change, the 10 largest countries have remained in their current order for a few years now and due to the stability of their respective governments, are not likely to change in the near future. -
The Right Bag is My Must-Have Fashion AccessoryA lot of moms think that fashion goes out the window when they have small children. But you can carry a cheap, stylish bag that holds everything if you know where to look. -
A Delicious Mother's Day RecipeTry this super-sweet treat on Mother's Day and really impress the recipient with your thoughtfulness. Wrap up the tarts in pretty packaging for greater impact. -
Easy Cinco De Mayo AppetizersHere are three more easy appetizers from Johnny Sanchinelli, sure to please at a family dinner or a party.
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Cinco De Mayo Recipe: EnfrijoladasFor Cinco de Mayo, celebrate with a tasty dish that your kids can help make, and will want to eat. -
Mexican Breakfast QuesadillasThis is a very simple recipe utilizing a few traditional Mexican ingredients, which lend to it an authentic flavor, and can be assembled quickly. -
When You Sleep Affects Your HealthWe can adjust our biological clocks to want us to sleep at any time, but the best time is at night. Light, especially daylight but even something as minor as the light from the computer screen, wakes us up and keeps our bodies and minds engaged.
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Start! Walking Day 2010Start! Walking Day is April 7th, 2010. Is your workplace recognizing the event? Active employees are healthy and productive employees.
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Driving on the DefenseThere are a number of things to watch for when driving, but these 10 types of drivers will require your special attention.
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Earth Day Events in Orange County, CAThis year is the 40th Earth Day. Find a celebration near you, and participate!
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The Top 5 Female Athletes in Greek MythologyHere are five powerful role models in classical Greek mythology whose legends of athletic prowess has lived on for several thousand years.
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Epilogue to Elsie's RevengeA brief chapter in a life for a flash fiction contest.
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Fires Threaten Yorba LindaThe flames were leaping from the top of the hill, and thick clouds of smoke rolled down.
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A Piece of PalinTwo limericks of slight bitterness
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Rocking the Retail in SoCalWant to know if retail is the right fit? Try this experience on for size!
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Survey of Rappaccini's Daughter by Nathaniel HawthorneAn overview of Hawthorne's short story, examining emotions and interactions of characters, and how they create a desire to reexamine basic emotions within ourselves.
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Obama - McCain Political Haiku PoemsWords strung together Having fun with politics They will play with you.
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Exercise IA shorty rhymish po-ummmmmm.
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A Review of 'An Illusion of Equal Rights'Since the foundation of the United States, leaders have recognized that people would never be fully equal economically speaking, in a capitalist democracy, so the goal of the U.S. was not to make a economically equal society, but a legally and politically fair society.
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Simple Stereotypes in Citizen KaneStereotypes seen in Citizen Kane are nothing new or old to storytelling; almost all narrative involves some form of stereotyping, but in films it is even more present.
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Ed Koch Shows Us an Example of a Fallacious ArgumentWhen people argue passionately for or against a concept, they often create partially fallacious statements or arguments to support their position on the issue.
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The Shield of AchillesIn the ekphrasis of the shield of Achilles', Homer presents scenes from two cities, one at peace and one at war.
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The Yoruban Creation MythOften a group of people have a story, entrenched in the distant past, giving a reason for a specific item. Such stories can concern things as minor as a flower, or as important as the creation of the world.
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Why Did Gandalf Leave? Commentary on the HobbitIncreasingly, the dwarves and Bilbo came to rely on Gandalf to bail them out every time they were in a precarious situation.
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Book Review of A Slight Trick of the MindThe style mirrors Sherlock Holmes' mental decay; thoughts wander, threads are dropped and picked up again at random. Holmes can no longer trust his own mind not to play tricks on him.
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Dark Harbor by David Hosp: Murder, Mystery, and MalarkyIt's not deep, intellectual, or original, yet it somehow manages to entertain. You won't feel smarter after reading Dark Harbor, but you won't consider it a total waste of time, either. It's comfortable, and that's nice to settle into once in a while.
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A (Geo)History of the Grand CanyonOne of the most iconic features of the United States is the geologic glimpse into the past known as the Grand Canyon. What is essentially a big, gaping hole in the ground has become a perennial tourist favorite and a geological gold mine.
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Book Review of The Starter Wife: Divorce LA StyleThe best way to get even is to move on and forgive the snot who dumped you for Version 2.0, and leave him to his "better" choice, may he choke on it.
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Deadly Slipper: A Novel of Death in the DordogneThe quality lies in the overall composition; the story is not simply carried along by well-written passages in between mediocre text, but is consistently entertaining and well-written.
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The Psychology of The Metamorphosis by Franz KafkaGregor muses, "I'm hungry enough…but not for these things. How these boarders stuff themselves and here I am starving to death!"
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The Military Career of Dwight D. EisenhowerThroughout his career, Dwight D. Eisenhower made well thought out decisions and stuck with them, earning the respect of fellow officers, senior commanders, and the general public as President.
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Mid-Republic Reforms of the Roman MilitaryFundamental changes in the way the Roman military operated in the ancient world created a the seeds which would later on grow into a new kind of empire.
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Ethnographers and ObjectivityEthnographers have difficulty in preventing the inclusions of inherent biases, prejudices, and cultural categorizations when detailing a culture.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne's The BirthmarkNathaniel Hawthorne's morality and focus on physical expression of imperfection is discussed.
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Analysis of the Death on the CrossMatthew, Mark, and Luke differ in key details concerning Jesus' death on the cross, raising source questions and providing three different versions of the most important event in the New Testament.
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Have You Ridden the Metro Lately?Some of us should just give up, but are too stupid to know that. Ah, the joys of public transportation!
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Jason of the ArgonautsJason is celebrated as a hero in Greek mythology, but a deeper reading of the myths surrounding this character often show essentially a straw man, stood up by the gods and Medea.