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A Mother's Earth Day PromiseBecoming a mother has bestowed perspective that naturally inspires more ecologically-conscious behavior. -
A Hummingbird Feeder Just Before DuskThirty-three porch seconds are really only about sixteen. Hear the old rocking chair keep time slow to maybe catch a hummingbird. -
Lunar Eclipse on December 21, 2010The December 2010 lunar eclipse coincided with the winter solstice. Take a minute (and a second) to watch this video of the moon's final sliver dissolving into the long dark night. -
Shadow DanceA 32-second clip of a baby discovering her shadow. -
DestructibleJoin Hannah, Bunny, Japanese Doll and Indestructible Ball for a real-nursery, floor-level adventure full of suspense, intrigue, romance, music, comedy and tragedy. -
The TreeA sweet little baby hand reaches out to meet a blue spruce. -
How to Rid Your Home of Fleas, Fast!We're sorry we let you in, Fleas, but this is our home and we're on the attack! Read about how I safely rid our home of fleas in only two weeks. -
Migrating GracklesThousands of birds surround our house in November. Some people consider the common grackle to be a pest, but we think they are beautiful. -
Halloween TriviaThis list of 23 themed trivia questions could make a fun game for your next Halloween party! -
How to Soothe a Teething BabyHere is an excellent list of techniques you can use to soothe your teething baby. -
C'est La Morte: a Short StoryA very short zombie story to stimulate your, um, delicious brains. -
10 Things to Do While BreastfeedingBreastfeeding takes a lot of time, but safe multitasking is possible.
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Once Upon a TimeSee if you can find the common sayings and cliches within this creative tale.
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Revenge on BPHow I didn't exactly get revenge on Beyond Petroleum. -
Things Not to Say to a New MotherUnsolicited advice and scary stories can make new mothers feel very uncomfortable. -
How to Save Money on FoodFive easy tips to help you save money on food. -
Spring Haikua haiku for spring -
How I Quit Farmville: 10 Steps to FreedomI finally deleted Farmville from my Facebook applications, but it was not easy.
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ValentineI wrote this on special wrapping paper and framed it with a feather he once found for me.
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"Hanky-Panky Valenstein" (a Poem for Valentine's Day)I wrote this poem for my Love one Valentine's Day.
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Product Safety Alert! Tiered BookshelvesThis article describes a type of bookcase which, I learned today, is very unsafe to use in a home.
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Algae and Identity: Volvox Species Helps to Demystify Evolution Towards MulticellularityThe behavior of the Volvox species of algae gives insight into biological and social unities of special interest to humans searching to conceptualize their place in the web of life.
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Song Lyrics for "Simple Truth" by Amanda JoyHere are the lyrics to the song "Simple Truth" by Amanda Joy. You can listen to the song at AC Simple Truth
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A Philosophy of Baby NamingWhat I think a perfect baby name is, and tips for its discovery.
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"Snow Globes", a Haiku for ChristmasThis is my entry for the 2009 Christmas Haiku Contest. I hope you like it!
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How to Prevent Computer-Related InjuriesSpending a lot of time on the computer distracts attention from the body's pains and possible stress injuries. This article provides tips on how to stay in touch with the body while the mind is in Computerland.
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"Mortal Uncoil"a poem I wrote this morning before dawn
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"Divinity"a poem from 2006 recently revised
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Keyword DensityThe key to keyword density is repeating the keywords very densely. Here are some tips to help you subtly add never-the-less mechanical-sounding keywords to your piece.
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Anti-Shopping List: Floor CleanerThe Anti-Shopping List suggests ways to fulfill basic needs with a reduced dependence on circulating currency: Floor Cleaner.
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Karma 44The drivers' eyes meet for a moment, one pair widened in surprise, the other narrowed with impatience.
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The Anti-Shopping List: Kitty LitterThe Anti-Shopping List suggests ways to fulfill basic needs with a reduced dependence on circulating currency: Kitty Litter.
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The Anti-Shopping List: MilkThe Anti-Shopping List suggests ways to fulfill basic needs with a reduced dependence on circulating currency.
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The Anti-Shopping List: BreadThe Anti-Shopping List suggests ways to fulfill basic needs with a reduced dependence on circulating currency.
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Precious BountyA very short poem about love, truth and the harvest season.
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A Dog Day PoemA Petrarchan sonnet for National Dog Day.
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Sex Toys & Ecology: The Buzz on PVCsGreen is sexy. This article suggests alternatives to plastic sex toys that hurt the environment and the body. How to be a more ecologically conscious lover.
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Flash Fiction: DestinyI wrote this quickly for a flash fiction contest. I was to build a story from the first sentence. I decided also to make it the last, so all of my own words are just a flash in a moment of thought.
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How to Know It's GMOIt is not required in the U.S. that foods containing genetically-modified material be labeled, but many concerned Americans are willing to look for less-obvious clues.
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Honeymoon at Acadia National Park, Mt. Desert Island, MaineWe honeymooned in and around Bar Harbor and the beautiful Acadia National Park. This article gives a basic impression of Mt. Desert Island with some of the specific adventures we shared in June 2009.
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Why I Do Not Have (or Want) Health InsuranceA brief justification for my (often-criticized) decision to avoid health insurance.
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The Best Wedding AdviceThis is the advice we received from residents of a local nursing home. Some made us think, some made us laugh, but they all made us feel very blessed.
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The Farrell Wedding at Gillette's Castle, June 2009We were married at Gillette's Castle in East Haddam/Lyme, Connecticut. It was a very beautiful, happy day.
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Should You Eat Liver?After much research I decided to make liver & onions for my family. This article includes some interesting anecdotes from different cultures and species, and plenty of nutritional information to chew on.
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Broken CFLs & Connecticut PolicyIn Connecticut people do not legally have to recycle their used mercury light bulbs. But we should do it anyway. And if a bulb breaks in your home, special care should be taken.
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Poems for Paul: a Fund-Raiser for Our Wedding BandsHow a home-made chapbook saved the symbolism of the wedding band from corporate greed.
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Innocent Man on Death RowThere will be a protest in Georgia and mass mailing to authorities May 19th in order to save an innocent man from execution. Don't let the red tape of Georgia judiciary stand for innocent blood.
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How to Save Money Without Selling Your SoulI wrote this article for everyone with aspirations that require a savings account. Tips on how to make more, spend less and be happy doing it.
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The Connecticut Dairy is Not About MoneyThe Connecticut dairy industry is failing in a non-localized economy. This article suggests that these farms are priceless and offers resources to grassroots organizations working for their protection.
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In Honor of Great Outdoors Month: How to Live Closer to NatureJune was first proclaimed Great Outdoors Month by President Bush in 2004. This article is for people who don't feel they have the time or interest in official outdoor recreation. Great Outdoors Month can still draw attention to their place in Nature.
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Evening FluxA haiku about constancy of movement, even in apparent rest.
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Life BeatThe assignment: an addition poem (each line increases by one letter). I miscounted on line sixteen, but that is the point...
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A PencilI accepted a challenge to write a poem about a mundane object.
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PachydormalA quick cinquain.
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Mark Itan intuitive villanelle... please tell me what you think
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Analysis of William Carlos Williams' "This is Just to Say"I have eaten the plums that were in the icebox...
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Visit FreeRice.ComA fun website where people go to learn and to fight world hunger needs our support more than ever: www.FreeRice.com
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How to Write Good PoetryI don't know what makes a good article, but I do know what makes a good poem
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Searching for the Poets of Coventry, CTAre you looking for ways to celebrate poetry in Coventry, Connecticut? Me, too!
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St. Patrick's Day PoemA special memory from Galway.
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April Fools Vomit FrittataWell, I accepted an assignment to come up with a recipe for April Fools Day...
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10 Reasons to Give Up SugarHere are some of the myriad effects of refined carbohydrates on the human body. Why do we do this to ourselves?
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Valentines RhymeHow fast can I write a Valentine's rhyme? I wished I'd been timing... The poem is actually not bad, with a certain love and devotion, deep, sad loneliness, and hope.
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Unicorns, Yetis and FairiesI believe in unicorns, and this is why.
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Short Valentine's Day Love Poema poem, less than 20 words, about hope for love as natural motivation for life
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How to Crochet a Blanket from Scrap YarnFree-style crochet ideas to turn random scraps into a unique afghan.
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Joshua's Trust in Mansfield, Connecticut, Offers Free Bluebird WorkshopLearn how to protect one of the prettiest species in our local environment by attending a presentation by Joshua's Trust this February.
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Umlando Fountain: a Poem for Black History Montha poem for black history month
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Renter's LamentWe, as renters, can and must move. This means we must deal with landlords and realtors who want our money, and as much of it as possible.
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Exercise: the Perpetual New Year's ResolutionHow this year I might actually succeed at my New Year's resolution to get more exercise.
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Christmas Carolers Needed in Putnam, ConnecticutThe town of Putnam is looking for volunteers to sing Christmas carols downtown the Friday before Christmas.
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Community Fights Wal-Mart in Brooklyn, ConnecticutAnother quaint town in America is shaken by the prospect of Big Box stores.
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Suet Pudding, Christmas DessertThis is my great-great grandmother's recipe for Suet Pudding and its process of revival.
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New Gallery in Putnam, Connecticut: The Silver Circle StudioThe grand opening of a new gallery on Main Street, Putnam was Saturday, November 22nd. Silver Circle Studio supports local artists. Visit their gift shop-- It's great!
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Unofficial Rules for Frustration, the Card GameA Green Family tradition that keeps us playing late into the night.
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The Young Girl Blew Her Nose in the Evening GloryRobert Frost said, "Poetry is what's lost in translation." Armed with a Japanese dictionary and free time, I explain an old poem from the perspective of its original language and find more than could be suspected from its English translation.
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Golden RingGolden Ring has many meanings, such as the circle of the sun, the halo of holiness, the wedding band, the sound of love, the boundaries of self.
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Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas for CouplesHow to give your favorite couples creative and thoughtful Christmas gifts without breaking the bank.
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Don't Smoke Pot, Eat It!A smoke-free way to consume marijuana, cannabutter is healthier for everyone.
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Thanksgiving PoemInspired by a recent trip to Plimoth Plantation.
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Kenmore Series 80: Ode to My Washing MachineMy first washing machine, O, how I love thee! An article with historical appreciation and details in review of the specific model.
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Putnam Connecticut Runs on DunkinThere are more than one Dunkin Donuts along the main roads of Putnam, Connecticut, but off the coast of Massachusetts an island continues to resist the franchise invasion.
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A Halloween PoemThinking deeply about Halloween, nature, fear, mortality, and 16th-century Italian cosmetics.
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Halloween SongsSong ideas for making a diversely appealing mix CD for a Halloween party.
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American Pride: I Love My CountryPatriotism, personal and national.
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In Putnam, Connecticut, Littering No Longer Sexy, ChicPutnam, Connecticut, is a dirty town, yet the Town Hall claims that the Public Works Department picks up trash "as needed." It is up to the citizens to determine when and where there is need.
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The Rain Desert: A Cultural Oasis Faces Hard TimesThe influence of inflation reaches into the heart of Danielson borough, threatening a unique center of art and good food.
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Songs for ThanksgivingIdeas for Making Your Own Thanksgiving Soundtrack
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Health Benefits of Eating Living FoodsThe major reasons behind the health benefits of living foods and ideas for their integration into a modern diet.
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Effective Natural Remedies for Seasonal AllergiesFirst-hand experience of most effective relief of seasonal allergies.
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Citizens Arrest the WarIn the past few months, people all over the world have been attempting citizens arrest of those responsible for the war in Iraq.
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10 Yoga Breathing Techniques for Difficult PosesA yoga instructor gives 10 tips for meeting challenges with ease.
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How You Can Still Exercise with Tennis ElbowA yoga instructor gives advice and comfort to tennis elbow sufferers.