Katharine Swan
A full-time freelance writer with more than 6 years of professional writing experience, Katharine Swan is also an avid reader, doll collector, and horse owner. She maintains several blogs -- Livre du Jour (Book of the Day), My 1920s Wedding, Pony Tales Blog, and a blog for writers -- and is the author of an ebook, "How to Restring a Strung Doll."
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My 1920s Wedding DressLittle did I know, when first I started looking for a wedding dress on eBay, that the perfect wedding dress really was out there -- and that it would change all of my plans!
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Lauren Oliver's DeliriumReminiscent of Lois Lowry's The Giver, Lauren Oliver's second novel, Delirium, is a dystopian novel about a world where love is considered an illness, and people are "cured" against their will.
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How to Go Green: Commuting to WorkCommuting to work is possibly the biggest source of pollutants in the average person's life. Here are a few tips for how to go green and still get to where you need to go.
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New Best Restaurants in Littleton, ColoradoSince the writing of 'The Best Restaurants in Littleton, Colorado,' several new restaurants have cropped up. These restaurants tend to be a little pricier, but they also add greater quality and culinary variety to Littleton's repertoire. -
Fourth of July Picnic RecipeStay cool as a cucumber this Fourth of July with this easy pasta salad! -
Mars Vs. PETAA personal look at PETA's boycott of Mars candy, the subject of animal testing, and animal rights in general.
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Top Ten Collectible Dolls of the 1950sDoll collectors frequently choose a decade or a type of doll that they like best, and stick primarily with those as they are building their collection. Here are the top ten collectible dolls of the 1950s. -
Doll Repair: Common Problems and How to Fix ThemNot all doll repairs require the expertise of a "doll doctor"! Here are a few quick-and-easy repairs that you can do yourself. -
How to Identify Your Vintage DollAlthough many vintage dolls are collectible, certain dolls are worth more than others. Here are a few suggestions for identifying your doll so that you can determine her value. -
Doll Collecting - How to Determine a Vintage Doll's ValueDo you have a favorite childhood toy that you suspect may be worth something? Or are you just trying to determine whether a doll you want to buy is worth the asking price? There are many factors that go into establishing a value for a doll. -
Vintage Dolls and Collecting - Are Your Childhood Keepsakes Worth Money?Believe it or not, that best friend from your childhood may be worth something more than just your memories! But how do you find out what your old dolls are worth? Just follow this three-step plan! -
The Attic Bookstore In Englewood, CO Combines New Look with Old ThemesCheck out the Attic Bookstore's new location in Englewood, Colorado for complimentary coffee, good books, and a unique atmosphere!
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A Review of Jordan Alexander's Preschool AcademyJordan Alexander's Preschool Academy offers kid-focused curriculums and exceptional childcare, as well as providing an example of how a privately owned and operated center can exceed the standards set by large chains and non-profit programs.
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Dance Schools of Denver, ColoradoThere are several dance schools in the Denver metro area, but due to a philosophy that emphasizes dance as art rather than dance as a competitive sport, Little Theatre Culture Centers stands head and shoulders above the rest.
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How to Potty Train Your ChildPotty training can be a difficult time for parents and caregivers. Knowing effective methods for training can facilitate this passage from babyhood, for the child as well as the parents.
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Feminism and Education in Mary Shelley's FrankensteinFrankenstein's monster, forced to facilitate his own education, parallels the era's education of women, making the monster's murders of all the weak female characters equally significant: education will eliminate female inferiority.
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Analysis of Structuralism and the Multiple Viewpoints in MiramarNaguib Mahfouz' Miramar provides material for a thorough structural analysis, in the structure of language used as well as the structure of the novel itself.
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The Roles of Language in Alice in WonderlandWielding his words like an artist's brush, Carroll illustrates Alice's powers of reason, gives her identity, explores rules of conversation, and finally shows the absurdity of reading too much into written words.
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Parallels Between Charlotte Bront�'s Life and Jane EyreWith Charlotte's limited knowledge of the world, it should come as no surprise that the plot of her first published novel, Jane Eyre, contains many parallels to her own life.
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Robinson Crusoe: An Exploration of Class and SocietyThrough the creation of an imitative civilization, Crusoe was able to designate himself to a status far above his birthrights; however, with his departure of the island, Crusoe must return the class status that actually belongs to him.
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Forgotten Contributions - Women in PsychologyIn the study of the history of psychology, women are notably scarce. Despite their relative obscurity, there are many important women in the history of psychology.
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Gender Studies and H.D.'s HelenH.D.'s poem "Helen" illustrates the concerns of the gender studies movement in literary criticism.
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The Best Restaurants in Littleton, ColoradoLooking for a new favorite restaurant, or maybe just a change of pace? Downtown Littleton, in the Denver Metro area in Colorado, offers a wide range of possibilities that will satisfy any craving.
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How to Keep Children Entertained During Summer VacationSummer vacation should be a fun time, but all too often it's crowded with the stress of trying to discipline bored, misbehaved children. Make summer fun again by providing plenty of entertainment opportunities for your children.
