Dorrie Kane
I am a former elementary school teacher, having taught kindergarten and second grade.
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April Fool's Day Folly: Some MemoriesSome people are born fools, I guess, and as sure as April 1st rolls around I prove it.
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A Ghost Story for President's Day: a Review of "The Ghost of Washington"In celebration of President's Day, a review of a ghost story featuring the first president. -
Florida Coach's Decision: Heartless or Justified?A Florida high school baseball coach cut a double amputee from the team and missed a grand opportunity.
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Information Overload: Where Will it Lead?In this information age, we are told everything from what to eat to how to sleep. The question is will we forget how to think for ourselves?
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5 Great Girl Groups from the Sixties--Watch Them on YouTubeGirl groups flourished in the sixties with their bouffant do's, matching outfits, and matching dance movements. These 5 rocked the airwaves.
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Man Gets Revenge, but at What Price?A Chicago man had his revenge on a thieving neighbor, but should he have?
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How to Make a Cozy Reading CornerYou can make a pretty place to read and relax for very little money. -
Should Halle Berry Play the Queen of Soul?Aretha Franklin wants Halle Berry for the movie based on her life, but will it be someone else? -
Chopin: Was His Music Inspired by Illness?Chopin was ill much of his life, yet through it all produced exquisite music that reflected the very essence of Romanticism. -
Tia Mowry of "The Game" Announces PregnancyTia Mowry and twin sister Tamera gained fame in the TV series "Sister Sister."
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Larry Hagman Set to Bring J. R. Back to LifeFrom 1978 to 1991 Larry Hagman played the man we loved to hate on the television series "Dallas." Now he is set to reprise the role of J. R. Ewing. Watch out, Sue Ellen!
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Britney Spears' New Album Due Out in MarchBritney Spears is back with a vengeance and good for her!
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Columbo, Where Are You?Dismissed as too formulaic when the series first appeared, I rediscovered Columbo and fell in love!
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Downtrend in Sarah Palin Coverage Begins TodayWashington Post columnist Dana Milbank declared a moratorium on writing about Sarah Palin for the month of February and invited his esteemed colleagues to follow suit. How many of them will join him remains to be seen. -
How to Turn an Unsightly Stump into a Useful Thing of BeautyGetting rid of a stump can be costly. Here are some ideas for turning it into a useful thing of beauty. -
6 Romantic Piano Performances on YouTube6 classical piano performances that will inspire you to dream of romance by artists that deserve more recognition. -
Abraham Lincoln as ParentAbraham Lincoln's role as father to 4 sons may have been his greatest inspiration in the face of overwhelming national chaos.
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Giving Children a Good Foundation in MathToo many children are handicapped by not having math facts committed to memory. Help your child be successful.
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True Love Stories for Valentine's DayTruth is often better than fiction when it comes to romance.
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1 Easy Way to Be More Attractive!Appearing more attractive is easier than you think. -
How to Decorate with "Fine Art" for Less Than 10 Bucks!Show off your favorite artist in a prominent place in your house. It will take less than $10 and only a few minutes of your time. -
Helping Young Children to Write when There's Nothing to Write AboutYoung children can have "writer's block," too. Here's how to help them find subjects to write about. -
10 Love Songs for Valentine's DaySerenade your love this Valentine's Day with one of these beautiful, timeless songs. (And they're from the 1920's!)
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10 Famous People Born in Wilmington, North CarolinaWilmington, North Carolina is a beautiful and popular city along the Cape Fear River. Some very well-known people were born there.
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5 Ghost Stories for Valentine's DayCandlelight dinners, roses, chocolates...and ghost stories for Valentine's Day? Yes, a brief anthology of stories centering around love.
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3 Favorite Victorian Doctors from LiteratureI collect Victorian doctors--from fiction, of course. These three are among my favorites! Which one would you choose for your personal physician? -
A Gift for the New Year!On the eve of a new year, my gift to you are some wise thoughts from two of my favorite writers.
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7 Days of Christmas QuotesThese thought provoking quotes about Christmas will help you to quietly focus on the meaning of the day.
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5 Delightful Christmas Books for KidsThese Christmas books will delight young children for both their stories and the amazing illustrations. -
Easy Christmas CenterpieceYou can make this for your table in a matter of a few minutes. Easy and cheap! -
A Feel-Good Novella for ChristmasAre you looking for a good, satisfying read for the days leading up to Christmas? "Mr. Wray's Cash Box" is sure to please. -
Some "Whys" for 2010Don't all of us experience things that seem to defy all logic and leave us shaking our heads in wonderment? Here is a list of some of my "whys." Tell me yours!
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Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Missing Cherry PieA short short story featuring Arthur Conan Doyle's immortal characters Sherlock Holmes and Watson. -
SassyA short short fictional story.
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Silent WarA short short fictional story about compromise between two silent adversaries.
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Five Ghost Stories for Christmas Not as Well-known as A Christmas CarolAfter the tree has been decorated, and the holly and mistletoe placed, curl up in front of a blazing fire with a good Christmas ghost story. Here are five stories guaranteed to please.
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Sherlock Holmes, Master Detective ( and Judge?)We all know Sherlock Holmes was the quintessential detective, but he is not so well-known as a judge. In the story "The Abbey Grange" he was judge and Watson was the jury.
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Old Cars I Have KnownThe cars we have encountered would tell the story of our lives if they could.
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Town Names that Make You HungryThere are some town names across American that make you laugh, and there are some that make you want to eat.
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Randy Parton Theatre Opens in Roanoke Rapids, North CarolinaRoanoke Rapids is banking on the talents of Randy Parton to bring in the tourists.
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Why "Ugly Betty" is an Inappropriate Title for a Television Show"Ugly Betty" is popular television show, but its title sends a wrong message.
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How to Make Cloth Halloween Treat BagsThese little bags are made from cloth. They are easy to make. and will delight the little trick-or-treaters who come to your door.
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Easy Pumpkin Valance for HalloweenThis easy valance can be made in an hour or less and you don't need to be an experienced seamstress. All you need are a sewing machine with a straight stitch and a little imagination.
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10 Famous People from Rocky Mount, North CarolinaOutside of the state, not many people have heard of Rocky Mount, North Carolina. But this eastern North Carolina city claims many famous native sons and daughters. Read about ten of them.
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Can Money Buy Happiness? Looking at the Movie Psycho for an Answer"Psycho" is a classic horror tale. That is well-known. But not so well-known is that it is a morality tale, too, that teaches a lesson about money and happiness.
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Your Toddler Can Cook!Cooking with toddlers can be a challenging and messy proposition, but following a few simple guidelines can make it within the realm of possibility.
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Views from a Big Rig: Diary of a Road TripWhat does a truck driver see from his big rig? On a recent ride with my trucker husband, I found that the views can be both interesting and fleeting.
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School Phobia in Adults: It's Real!It has long been known that children often suffer from school phobia, but not as widely known that many parents do too. It can be conquered, however.
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Story Bags - A Link in the Reading ChainStory bags are a way for parents and teachers to improve young children's oral language development and encourage creativity.