River Lin
Mother, daughter, sister, friend, lover, teacher, writer. I have two children, six dogs and two cats. I write in a TP year round. My writing includes academic, popular, religious, environmental and reflective pieces.
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Five Symptoms of Writer's Block and What to DoThis article describes various symptoms of writer's block and provides suggestions for how to overcome it.
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Ten Strategies for Beating Writer's BlockTen different ideas are presented to help writer's overcome writer's block. These ideas are easy to use and effective for breaking the silence of writer's block.
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Creamy Ham SoupThis article is an original recipe for a creamy ham and vegetable stew.
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Valentine's Day in JapanThis is an excerpt from a chapter in a book I that is in progress about a young American woman living in Japan who learns about the culture through a group of older women she meets at the local public bath house (sento).
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The Necessity and Significance of Black History MonthA discussion about the purpose of Black History Month and its significance for all people, regardless of race or ethnicity.
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Let the Still Waters ComeA poem written for Black History Month to express the depth of appreciation for patience and the resulting peace.
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Mardi Gras Recipe: JambalayaA brief description of Mardi Gras and the role of Cajun food in the Mardi Gras festivities, a recipe for Jambalaya is presented.
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Healthy Risotto RecipesA brief description of risotto is followed by a recipe for a vegetarian risotto dish.
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Mardi Gras Recipe: King CakeA brief explanation of the Mardi Gras King Cake is followed by an original King Cake recipe. Tips on where to buy special ingredients are also included.
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Baking with FlaxseedThe nutritional benefits of flaxseed are presented followed by tips for baking with flaxseed and instructions for grinding and storing it.
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Healthy Eggplant RecipesA brief description of the nutritional benefits of eggplant is followed by 3 original recipes including one appetizer, one side dish, and one main dish.
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Healthy Couscous RecipesA brief description of couscous is offered with two recipes, a couscous salad and a main meat dish.
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Introduction to Cooking Thai FoodThis is a general article about Thai cuisine for the novice cook of Asian foods.
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Quick and Easy Thai Food RecipesTraditional Thai recipes for chicken and coconut stew and fried rice are adapted for quick and easy creation.
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Healthy Thai Spring RollsThis article provides a healthy alternative to the traditionally deep fried Thai spring rolls. Dipping sauce recipes also included.
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Healthy Thai Salad RecipesTwo original recipes for Thai salads.
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What is Your Writing Style?This article is a brief discussion about different writing styles and how to identify what is your personal style.
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Spelling Tricks: HomonymsThis article offers tips for remembering the correct spelling of various homonyms.
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Speed Reading TechniquesA description of speed reading techniques is presented with a discussion of the purpose of skimming and scanning.
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Writing PracticeThis article provides reasons why a writer needs to practice his or her craft every day and then offers tips on how to schedule regular time and what do to during practice sessions.
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Ten Strategies for Beating Writer's BlockVarious strategies for overcoming writer's block are explored in this article.
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Five Symptoms of Writer's BlockThe symptoms associated with writer's block are reviewed and several remedies are suggested in this article.
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Brainstorming Techniques for WritersVarious brainstorming techniques that especially target the needs of writers are presented in this article.
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Thoughts on AbortionEckhart Toole, author of A New Earth, contends that "when the brain gets damaged, it does not mean you lose consciousness. It means consciousness can no longer use that form to enter this dimension."
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The Fire BurnedThe story of a reclusive woman who befriends a cat and discovers the evidence to solve a local cold case mystery.
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Estre's JourneyA young woman in the throes of the Rwandan genocide and her drive to find her parents; this story takes the reader on the journey with Estre, allowing the reader to travel silently in her heart. -
Holy Ground: A Small Shrine in Rural JapanThis personal account demonstrates the beauty and serenity of a mother-child routine visit to a local shrine. -
A Holy Presence: Comfort in a Time of DarknessThis is the story of the role of a mother's faith during her son's surgery
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Learning the Japanese AlphabetsThis article tells how the three Japanese alphabets came into existence and explains how to distinguish the differences and how to learn them all.
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Recycling PlasticsThis article explains the complications of plastics and how to best recycle them.
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Pets Minimize Stress LevelsThis article describes the soothing effect of pets: how a stray dog came into a family and calmed anxiety.
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My First SentoAn American woman experiences public bathing for the first time in Japan and finds that it transforms her soul.
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Drums: HeartbeatThe Japanese story of the beginning of the world and the role of drumming, this story tells the experience of an American in the Japanese countryside at a drumming session.
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Historical Hawaii: MauiA summary of Maui's tourist attractions that focus on historical significance. This article includes natural environments as well as museums and other buildings.