J.E. Ward
Writing has been my passion since I was six when I published my first picture book. In fifth grade, I wrote a play about my class, and my best friend showed it to everybody when I told her not to. My best friend in high school reminded me recently that I was writing journals in school way before journal writing was a part of school curriculums. The bottom line: writing is a God-given gift, and I am finally ready to use it to give him glory. There's many ways to do that. Being his mouthpiece is one. Excellence and truth in writing is another. Helping and encouraging others through my writing service is another. Contact me if you like what you read and need my services.
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Having Trouble with Harassing Calls and Texts? a Product ReviewThe Android Play Store has apps for protection against blocked call stalkers and harassing text-ers
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Six Reasons Why I Love My Android PhoneThe HTC Evo Shift 4G for Android is worth the investment. So I caved and got in a wireless contract. Blame the hubby. -
A Daddy's HeartAny man can be a biological father. But for those children who have a supportive Daddy are truly blessed. This poem expresses appreciation for every man who steps to the challenge of pure, loving Daddy-hood. -
Isn't It Amazing?While scrolling down my Facebook page Sunday, the cacophany of thoughts, ideas, words, actions, emotions and issues that friends faced all in one day. Here I will try to express what I thought as I scrolled. -
Your FragranceCertain fragrances evoke certain emotions, and the right fragrance on the one you love can linger and cause pleasure for hours and hours. -
It's in the PurseYou dread dealing with certain things, so you hide them. Only problem is you WILL have to deal with it sooner or later. This poem is about one woman's dilemma. -
Writing a College Research Paper is Easier Than You ThinkFaced with having to write a college research paper? Try these tips to make that mountain into a mole hill.
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Late Life Divorce Has Adverse Affects on Adult ChildrenBeen married for 50 years and thinking about going separate ways? Think about the kids. Yes, that's right. Grown children of late life divorcing parents have psychological problems, too.
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Texts, Telephone and Online Conversations: What Are People Really Saying?This is a humorous look at digital communication. I've made some great friends over the internet, and I may never get to meet them personally. Just know that your friendship means as much to me as . . .as. . .oh, just read the article. -
Top Picnic Spots in Pike County, AlabamaCity Park and Knox Ryals Pavilion in Brundidge are great places to share an outside meal with someone. So are Pike Pioneer Museum and Pike County Lake in Troy. These are just four of many top spots for a picnic in Pike County, Alabama -
Trust Me to TrustIn a relationship, there are two types of trust. One involves trusting the Love of Your Life with information most try to hide. The second trust is when the Love of Your Life has the ability to receive that information with trust. -
Prepare for Summer's Invasive Pest: AntsLast summer I traveled 120 miles round trip to work with hundreds of tiny uninvited passengers: Ants. They crawled on me and my seat while I drove. I was not the only one. With these tips, we should be prepared for this year's ant infestations. -
Mrs. Taylor Deserved Teacher of the Year 1977-78Have you ever had an outstanding teacher? If you are an educator, are you outstanding? This is my little walk down memory lane. A tribute to my 10th grade biology teacher, Mrs. Taylor. -
Troy, Alabama Serves Up New RestaurantsEver drove done the street looking for a restaurant, not really sure about what you want to eat? That's the time to try something new. Three of Troy, AL.'s new restaurants make good choices. -
The Absence of WordsThis is a cry out for literacy. Those of us who know how to read and write take it for granted. Imagine if you didn't have these valuable abilities. -
Frenemies (A Rap)Some people don't have the time or the patience to deal with enemies who pose as friends. This poem expresses one person's desire to have a real friend, not someone pretending. -
2011 is Year of Alabama MusicMusic is a universal language that speaks in many genres. Alabama is credited for blues, country, jazz and country tracing their origins back to it. Join the state in its yearlong celebration of Alabama music and musicians.
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Fred DeLuca, Sarah Breedlove and Zig Ziglar: Three Business IconsDo you know Fred DeLuca? Neither do I, but I know the sandwich franchise he started as a college student. Read on to learn about him and two other famous faves. -
Trend Sees Rise in Divorce for Older Married CouplesA growing trend among older married couples is divorce. Why, you ask, are older couples getting divorced? Haven't they proven they can make marriage work? Read and find out why.
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The Beauty of Creativity (A Poem)Who really holds the rights to what we create? This poem is just a thought.
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Today is National Inspire Your Heart With Art DayToday is a holiday beholding to Art and Artists alike. It's a day to behold art and enjoy it for what it does for your heart. Here's a few pieces I photographed and then digitally changed.
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Having Babies at University of South Alabama in Mobile is a BreezeI had my second child at the University of South Alabama in Moble. The hospital stay and my prenatal treatment was the best I'd had.
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Apple Washington and the Mystery Mardi Gras DivaRemember Apple Washington, the overactive high school English teacher? She'll be attending a Mardi Gras ball with a mystery diva. Wait till you find out who it is.
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Jan. 28 Set Aside to Celebrate the KazooToday is National Kazoo Day. The Kazoo is one of few instruments created in the U.S. It's also the cheapest. Today's a good day to grab one, play, learn some history and celebrate.
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How to Play Dutch BlitzDutch Blitz is a "vonderful goot game" that's wholesome fun for the whole family. If you've never played this card game, you are missing out on some fun.
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Teacher-Led Food Banks Seek to Bridge the Gap for Hungry StudentsChildren are going hungry at home. It's not always because their parents are negligent. Parents lose homes and jobs. Let's face it, these are tough times. That's why food banks for children are so important.
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Today is National Hug DayHugging is such a natural thing for some, and so unnatural for others. Studies show hugs have many benefits. Today is National Hug Day. Why not try on a hug and see how it feels?
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Facts for Those of Us Who Have Sickle Cell TraitI am a carrier for sickle cell anemia. I've known since high school. I've not always known its implications. What did it mean for a potential mate? What did it mean for our children? If you or someone you know is a carrier, read on.
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Understanding Sickle Cell AnemiaI am a carrier for sickle cell anemia. So is my husband. We were blessed to have three healthy sons. But it could have turned out differently for us, as it has for others. Read on to better understand sickle cell anemia.
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Principles and Methods of the Late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." from the "I Have a Dream" speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Jan. 3rd was National Clean Off Your Desk DayYou may miss this year's National Clean Off Your Desk Day, but NOW is the time to consider organizing your desk at home or office, your computer and other areas of your life.
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Meet Apple WashingtonEverything about Apple A. F. M. Washington '" English teacher - is over the top. She's an over-achieving, overweight, amplified theatrical maven who forces her intrepid, unabashed girth on a small high school. Is Montaire High ready for Ms. Washington?
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Letter to the Editor Nullifies Progress of Racial HarmonyBlack History Month is February. I couldn't wait until then to share this. This is not for the super-sensitive of heart. If you have racial issues, you will probably not like what I have to say.
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Writer Shares Part of Family History in Celebration of Black HistoryThis article is a salute to Morris Boykin, a mulatto (mixed blood) born around 1820, died around 1910. His son was John Boykin. John had a daughter named Elizabeth. Elizabeth had a daughter named Bertha. Bertha had a daughter named Jane '" me.
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Parent Reflects on Challenge of "Launching" Grown SonsRemember the movie "Failure to Launch" when the parents paid someone to help them get their grown son out of the house? Here's a real life scenario.
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The Blood ScareI got a two page letter from a blood center after I recently donated blood. It turns out. . .
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Facts About Ukrainian Orthodox Christmas (Jan. 7, 2011)Christmas, or Reezdvoh is celebrated by Orthodox Ukrainians on January 7th. They enjoy a day full of solemn activities as well as feasts and fun for all which are centuries old traditions.
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Is it Time to Retire the Penny?Legislators have considered discontinuing the one cent coin. Why? For one thing, it costs more to make one penny than it is worth in value. This article explores the pros and cons of a penniless life.
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Celebrate Balloon Ascension Day on January 9thWhat will you be doing Sunday, Jan. 9th? Chances are, you won't be launching a hot-air balloon. Yet Jan. 9th is when our country celebrates the first balloon flight 218 years ago.
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Who Really Pays when You Hold a GrudgeToday is the last day of 2010. There are some things I want to leave in 2010. One of them is grudges. I cannot control what others do. I can control how I respond. I grant no one power over my life through the door called grudges.
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Author's Retraction on the Fruitcake Toss Day StoryThe story I published on Associated Content by Yahoo! on Dec. 29 contains inaccurate information. This is an attempt to make it right.
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Fruitcake Toss Day is January 3, 2011Some citizens celebrate the end of the holidays by hosting a fruitcake tossing contest. This article uses historical fact and love appeal in defense of the misrepresented Christmas dessert.
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Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act Does Everything but Put Food in Children's MouthsThe Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act signed on Dec. 13, 2010 has lofty goals. Will this piece of legislation be enough to effectively combat rising childhood overweight and obesity?
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101+ Strategies to Promote, Market and Sell Your BookAuthors who publish their own book wear many hats. The biggest hat is that of promoting and marketing the their work so people can buy it. Here are some tips.
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The BoxSometimes we are left in our misery by those we love the most.
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My Awful Doctor Visit ExperienceEveryone has had at least one doctor visit that stinks. I can recall the one that made me never want to see that doctor ever again.
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Obesity Among African American WomenJust recently, I wrote a transparent article about my weight loss plunders. The truth is, I haven't always been overweight. This article examines the plight of overweight African American women and offers solutions for any woman who wants to lose weight.
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Dear Son, Life is a Patchwork QuiltFrom mother to son in this simple little prose piece about life and fulfilling destiny.
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Top Business Picks for 2011This is a detailed review of five of the top 20 business ideas for 2011. Business owners who grab hold of one of these have income earning potential between $1,000 to $480,000 monthly. Four of five of these picks are home-based businesses.
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What If I Could?Sometimes I want to scream, because there is so much I want to write. it just bottlenecks somewhere between thought and action. Instead of a steady flow or a gush, it comes out in drips. This poem is my cry of frustration.
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Monique Meets IntrePigYou wouldn't expect to find a pig in an upscale suburban neighborhood. Pigs are oblivious to economic class rules, as we see in this short story inspired by contributor Luella Edwards.
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Milestones 12/12/10: Reaching Clout 6 & 100 ContributionsThis poem is dedicated to my fans at Associated Content from Yahoo! who helped me reach Clout 6. Thank you so much! This is a celebration of two milestones. The first is reaching Clout 6. The other is posting my 100th piece on AC.
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The Lessons Teachers Learn While They TeachImagine that! A first grader teaching me life lessons.
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Rikard's and Kymulga Mills: Alabama's Only Surviving Grist MillsAlabama has many beautiful and historic sites that grace its landscape. Rikard's and Kymulga are the only working grist mills in the state. Both are tourist attractions.
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2010: Year of Personal Weight Loss PlundersI didn't make a New Year's resolution to lose weight. I did something more effective. I created a written plan and followed it. So why did I re-gain all the weight I'd lost? Read on.
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Volunteer Opportunities in Troy/Pike County, Alabama Part 2Volunteering is something most of us can do any time of the year. This article adds five more organizations in Pike County, Troy, Ala. where volunteers are needed.
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Alabama is Both Hungry and Fat: A Review of National StatisticsAlabama's been called the nation's hungriest state while being the state with the most obesity. How can this be? If most of us are hungry, then we should be lean. Or, if most of us are obese, there shouldn't be much hunger. What do stats really say?
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Fallen ShortsDon't we wish we could do it right every time? Or have it all together all the time? Truth is as long as we live, we will continually have a case of Fallen Shorts, as described in this poem. Thank goodness there's a remedy.
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5 Steps for a Successful Career RelocationYou've got the education and the credentials, but no one in your field will hire you in your current city. Time to consider relocating. This guide provides the steps to take on this awesome venture of moving to another city for your career.
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Farmers Markets in Montgomery, Alabama Offer Local Farm Fresh Foods in WinterFarmers markets in Montgomery, AL offer winter vegetables and specialty items provided by local farmers and home-based businesses. Supporting local farmers is great for farmers and consumers any season of the year. Read on the learn the benefits.
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Johnson Labs Inc.: Best Place to Buy Green Cleaning Products in Troy, AlabamaIndividuals, businesses and institutions in and around Troy/Pike County, Alabama can look to Johnson Labs Inc. for a variety of environmentally friendly cleaning products.
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Enzor Lane Tea Room in Troy, Alabama Offers Good Food, Relaxing AtmosphereEnzor Lane Tea Room offers quaint surroundings and a good meal on any day of the week.
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Marie Rudisill: Little Known Facts About Jay Leno's Fruitcake LadyMarie Rudisill was an Alabama native known as The Fruitcake Lady on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. This delve into history seeks to know why she was never recognized in her home state and hometown of Monroeville until four years after her death.
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Let UsSix months ago, I became something I had never been before: a mother-in-law. My own experience as a daughter-in-law has been a good one. This poem is dedicated to my new daughter-in-law - Janita Townsend Ward.
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Night TraditionSharing your life with someone can be so much fun!
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RainIt's raining outside. The rain reminds me of a comfortable blanket and a warm drink on a cold night. This poem celebrates the rain.
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One GlimpseThere are rare moments a husband and wife share that leave a deep, indelible footprint in the sands of the heart. This poem attempts to describe that connecting moment.
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Volunteer Opportunities in Troy/Pike County, AlabamaVolunteering in one or more non-profit or service organizations is something most of us can do any time of the year. Here is a list of just a few volunteer needs in Troy/Pike County, AL
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Alabama's Year of Small Town CelebrationsAlabama is one big beautiful state with a diverse selection of things to do and places to go. This year, Alabama is having a statewide celebration of small towns. She's rolled out the red welcome mat for The Great Alabama Homecoming.
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Safety Standards for Your Home Baking BusinessNow that you've started your home baking business, don't neglect one of the most important steps to becoming legitimate: abiding by health standards
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Dollar BillDoes anybody else remember when you could buy a steak dinner at Western Sizzlin' for a dollar? Once upon a time, you could buy three loaves of bread for $1.00. This statement from Mr. Dollar Bill himself allows him to speak his mind for a minute.
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The Home-Based Entrepreneur: The Ups and Downs and Sideways of Working from HomeIs it a fact or a myth that you can work at home and make a living? Can you really be your own boss, set your own hours, make as much money as you want? This article tells all.
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When I Became a Parent: Five Ways My Sons Changed My LifeBeing a parent is a never ending position. Once you are a parent you don't get to retire. Here are five ways parenting changed my life.
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YOU AREThe wedding is the most sacred of ceremonies. A spring wedding offers beautiful scenery for outside weddings. Spring also offers great imagery for wedding poetry.
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The Christmas ShowWill and Maya's sons always fought over who got the seat by the window when they were youngsters. Nobody wanted to sit in the middle. The youngest of the three hated that car seat he was forced to be strapped to. That all changed one night.
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A 25-Second Prayer of ThanksgivingIt helps to remember and be thankful for all that Abba does for us. It doesn't take long to acknowledge God's love. Read this heartfelt poem that takes 25 seconds to say. Then speak or write your own Prayer of Thanksgiving.
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COLoRs of ThanksgivingThanksgiving is a celebrative experience that affects our senses and emotions. This author describes it with colors.
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Creating a Name for Your Home Baking BusinessThe home baking entrepreneur has to brand his or her business with a name that describes her service and puts her best face forward. Here are a few tips.
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While I Sit in ISS: A Thanksgiving StoryDahlia Clemmons has to spend the day before school is out for the Thanksgiving holidays in In-School Suspension. She endures her punishment by daydreaming about her mother's family's Thanksgiving, until her dreams are shattered.
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For Colored Girls by Tyler Perry: Reflections of One Fan About This MovieTyler Perry's For Colored Girls was released earlier this month. Many who've watched it left theaters confused and even angry. Here are my thoughts on the movie.
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Old Fashioned Butter Pound CakeThis is your Grandmother's Pound Cake Recipe that you have re-created with a few luscious twists. This pound cake is versatile and festive. Serve warm when friends come for brunch. Follow any meal with it topped with fruit, icecream or whipped cream.
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Be a Successful Substitute Teacher the First DayNow that flu season has started, substitute teachers are in great demand, and will probably be for the rest of the school year. For the new sub, the task can be daunting, even overwhelming. A seasoned sub offers tips.
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Inexpensive Ways to Promote Your Home Baking BusinessWhen someone starts a home baking business, one of the first concerns is how to let potential customers know who you are and what you sell. Here are a few tips.
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Five Fun and Meaningful Things to Do when Family Gathers on Thanksgiving DayThe family is getting together Thursday, November 25, 2010 to eat Thanksgiving dinner. Part of you looks forward to it. The other part is expecting the same old routine. There are ways to make each Thanksgiving special.
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Robert Bentley, Let's See What You GotAlabama has a new governor, from the same party who's headed state government for more years than I can remember. Is he one of the "good old boys"? Or is he going to be able to bring something different and positive to Alabama government?
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Bold Vegetarian SoupI created this soup today out of sheer desire for something warm and flavorful to eat. This is a low fat vegetarian soup that has 8 herbs and spices to fascinate taste buds. Great for camping or just staying in on winter's cold days.
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Robert Lee's Taste and See Restaurant in Troy, Alabama Serves Up Soul Food with HeartTaste and See in Troy, Alabama serves soul food from a pickup window. The owner, Robert Lee, already offers at least 14 dinner combinations. He is growing his restaurant slowly.
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An Unforgettable Thanksgiving MemoryIt was my father's wish that his children and grandchildren spend Thanksgiving 2003 together. It was one of his last wishes. And I am so glad I was able to do my part to make that dream come true.
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What's Your Specialty? Creating a Signature Product in Your Home Baking BusinessEvery created a different but delicious dessert that everybody raved about? This could be your signature product when starting your home baking business.
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Safe Food is Good Food: Food Safety Guidelines for the Home BakeryWith e-coli, Salmonella, Norwalk and other foodborne illnesses, the home baker can't afford to ignore health regulations when baking and selling from her kitchen.
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Alton Brown Does it Again with Good Eats 2: The Middle YearsWith the release of Food Network star Alton Brown's latest book, fans and followers get to relive "Good Eats" on every page.
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Finding Your Product Niche in the Home Baking Business Part IYou've decided you want to earn extra income by baking and selling. The question now is, what to bake? This guide is an overview of various niche markets worth considering for your home baking business.
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Finding Your Product Niche in the Home Baking Business Part IIWant to start a home baking business, but you don't want to sell what everybody is selling? Time to look at your other options. Besides, by specializing in a non-traditional baked product niche, you limit the competition.
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Veterans Day Then and NowThe first official Veteran's Day was observed in the United States Nov. 11, 1919. It has been 91 years since that day. This article offers a little history about the day set aside to honor American veterans.
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Career Centers Offer One Stop Employment SolutionsDoing all you can to find a job in a near jobless economy? Pessimistic about the help career centers offer? Or maybe you didn't know there were career centers. This article is dedicated to all of us looking for jobs.
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Troy, Alabama Cultural Arts Center Celebrates Artist Holman Johnson's Big PictureThis month the building that houses the Holman and Ethel Johnson Cultural Arts Center celebrates its centennial by featuring Johnson's photography. He would have been 100 this year, too.
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Getting Your Home Baking Business Started: Why Not Use a Shared Kitchen?You have the skill and expertise to sell your baked goodies and make a profit. The first hurdle to clear is having a kitchen suitable enough to pass health inspections. Shared kitchens may have the answer.
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Organizing for the HolidaysThe holiday season is upon us. So is the clutter throughout the house. No one wants to take all the disorganization into the holiday season, especially if relatives and friends will be visiting. Listed are a few tips.
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Busy Families at Thanksgiving Pre-Order DinnerOnce upon a time, ordering the Thanksgiving dinner meal from a restaurant and serving it at home was considered a taboo. Now it's a convenience many busy families don't know how to do without.
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"$20 and a Cookie Sheet:" The Minimalist Approach to Starting a Home Baking BusinessI started a baking business in my home last Spring. I'd like to share what I did learn from the months of baking and selling. One thing I learned. It doesn't take thousands, or even hundreds of dollars to start a home baking business.
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Are You a 4-D on AC?How would you rate your progress on AC? And if it's not what you want it to be, what could make it better? Let's examine the possibilities together.
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Simple Mobile's Name is Its MissionThe prepaid wireless industry had been the answer for customers who wanted mobile phone service without a contract. Now, Simple Mobile pushes the limits even further.
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Keith High School Class of 1980 Recent Reunion Supported Cancer AwarenessAround 100 of us gathered Labor Day weekend to celebrate our 30th year out of high school. It was much more than meet and greet. Losing a classmate to cancer put the mindset in us to be more alert and supportive of those who suffer.
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Four Desserts Play Major Role in the Southern Holiday TraditionSweet Potato Pie, Lane Cake, Red Velvet Cake and Old Fashioned Banana Pudding are all regional favorites that bless the table during the winter holidays in the Deep South.Also published on:
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Seven Steps to Turn Your Holiday Recipes into a Baking BusinessThink you've got what it takes to start a home baking business? The holiday season is the time to start.
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Looking a Lot like Christmas in Troy/Pike County, AlabamaCitizens of Pike County are gearing up for a festive holiday season. Parades, games, food, shopping are enticements for residents to love home.
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Why I Must Keep Christmas in ChristmasThe holidays are upon us. The debate over whether or not to use religious terms in conjunction with the holidays has been a hot one. This writer takes her stand.
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Adventures of Sally and LondyThe fall store hay children display makes visitors smile. They are not your typical scarecrows. Making people smile is not all they do.
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County Fairs Are a Part of the American TraditionThe county fair brings to town kiddie rides, roller coasters, cotton candy, contests hours of family fun. Fairs have been a part of American history even before we were a nation.
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Sisters' Restaurant in Troy, Alabama Keeps it Deliciously SimpleListed by the Alabama Department of Tourism as one of 100 places in Alabama to eat before you die, Sisters' Restaurant serves up a meal to remember.
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Eat at Ho's. That's Mr. Ho's in Troy, AlabamaPeople with appetites for lots of good food and special treatment come to Mr. Ho's Chinese Restaurant where Victor knows them all by name.
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How Women Train Their Men to LieI asked him if the dress made me look fat. He said "no, sweetheart" after a gulp, twitch and looking at the floor. I tell him I want him to be honest with me. That he can tell me anything. The question is, am I telling the truth?
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The Rise and Fall of a Home Baking BusinessIf you are thinking of starting a home baking business, this is what you should do before you break out the secret cookie recipe and get in up to your elbows in baking flour.
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Joseph's Sugar-Free Cookies Offer Great Taste Without Spiking Blood SugarJoseph Semprevivo was a diabetic child who created sugar-free products to satisfy his own desire for something sweet. The Joseph's Lite Cookies product line has gone multi-million dollar. Here's how diabetics and dieters can still eat their cookies.
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Straight Talk Wireless Prepaid PhonesI've been a Straight Talk customer for a year now. I'm mostly satisfied with the service. There are a couple of perks contract phones have that Straight Talk do not. Working with customer service can get sticky, too.
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More Ways Than One to Enjoy Great Value Honey Nut Spins CerealZona Zirconia wrote a review detailing what a good choice Honey Nut Spins Cereal is. The cereal makes for good eats. It's not just for breakfast.
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Exercise: The Worst Time is Better Than No TimeYou know you need exercise, but when do you have time? What is the best time of day to exercise? The pounds are creeping up. So are the inches on your waist. Holding that couch potato position for 30 minutes isn't making the extra girth go anywhere.
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The Grief of Silas TannerSilas Tanner wants his neighbor to take responsibility for the leaves from his trees that are littering his yard. What he doesn't know is the neighbor would, if he could.
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What If Your Name was Thierry Mairot?A friend or associate just sent you a disturbing e-mail message about someone or something harmful. You're supposed to send it to everybody on your contact list or your friend page. Before you do, stop and think. Most likely it's a hoax.
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Traditional Soul Food Gets a Healthy, Equally Tasty MakeoverLoving that traditional soul food meal? Not loving what it's doing to your waistline and blood pressure? By making a few substitutions, you can indulge in soul food without putting yorself at risk of a stroke.
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A is for Age: How Old Should I Be when I Get Married?What's the best time of life to settle down with a husband? This article examines the different stages of adulthood to pinpoint the right time for you.
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A is for Apathy: What Happens when You Don't Care Anymore?One morning you wake up and realize that you and your man have grown so far apart, you don't know who he is anymore. At this point, you can rekindle what's been lost and have an even deeper relationship.
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Seven Un-Mistakes Christian Women Make in a MarriageNow that you've said "I do," do make the marriage something that both you and your spouse look forward to.
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Seven Mistakes Christian Women Make in a MarriageNow that you and your man have said "I do," what have you done? Here's a checklist of things to not do.
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Defining Intimacy Part II: Sharing More Than My Body with YouA poem that celebrates the deepest kind of love.
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Defining Intimacy: Loving Someone Else as Much as You Love YourselfIt is possible to love and enjoy someone with no strings attached.
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Marriage Points to PonderAfter being happily married for 26 years to the same guy, I think there's a few things I can say that may help someone just starting out.
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When Platonic Relationships Become PlatoxicEverybody wants friends. Friendships between two married people of the opposite sex can be healthy. But when does a platonic relationship described here become platoxic?
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Charleston, South Carolina and Just Us GirlsA little over a year ago, my friend Jennifer and I took a trip to Charleston, South Carolina. It was one of the most memorable trips I've taken in years.
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Blame the MailmanMelanie, Cherise and Natasha all know what it's like to be in love; what they have to help each other with is the fact they're in love with the same man.
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Monty and Katie Carter Hold Their Own on the Farm in Roeton, AlabamaThis mother and daughter team decided after the husband's death that life on their farm in Coffee County, Alabama must go on. Monty Carter owns one of very few farms that are run solely by women. Her road hasn't been an easy one to walk this last year.
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Seven Instances when Multi-Tasking is Inappropriate, Detrimental, or DeadlyPeople with the ability to do several things at once are in demand in our high tech generation. But, there are times when multi-taskers should focus on one activity or event at a time.
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Strawberries Score an A+ This Summer for Healthy, Delicious EatingStrawberries are packed with vitamins and minerals. Oh, and they taste great, too, whether they are served fresh, in desserts, or in breakfast recipes.
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How to Get that No-Fuss Perfect Summer HairdoFor years, I've struggled with my problem coif. Thankfully, the struggle is over. This article is for all women who have special hair care needs.
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Food Addiction: Calling It What It IsSometimes we judge people that have problems with drugs and alcohol harshly when we should look at the behaviors we have that are addictive and equally as harmful.
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Shermans Convert Discard into Design with Teak Root at Teak22.comAlan and Sharalee Sherman share a marriage and a business together. The pair are teak root entrepreneurs who dazzle customers and audiences at festivals with their "functional God art."
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Wedding Cakes Not a Problem for Ms. Colleen's Cafe in Brundidge, AlabamaBecky Linguiti's family relocated to Alabama and brought their antiques with them. The 19th century Victorian house on Main Street in Brundidge is now home to her cafe and antique gallery called Ms. Colleen's.
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Appetites for Good Food and Nostalgia Satisfied at Red's Schoolhouse RestaurantWhen your career involves traveling, it helps to know that you can get good food on the road. Red's Schoolhouse Restaurant is one of those eating stops you won't hardly forget.
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Midway Avenue: Cul-De-Sac ExtraordinaireThere's a cute French word for streets with one way in and out. This piece examines a little of my history with a cul-de-sac.
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Ancient Asian Lotus Flowers Get a Start in Southeast USLotus flowers, the completely edible and medicinal perennial from China has found a harvest home in Alabama.
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Spring Bursts of Color and BeautySpring flowers and greenery are sensations for the eyes, the nose, and the touch. Pictured here are just a few of this season's offerings.
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Spring Celebrations in Troy, AlabamaThe City of Troy, Alabama provides opportunities for entertainment and artistic expression in the spring.
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Classic 80s Movie Review: Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the JediReturn of the Jedi culminates the trilogy of movies that George Lucas, director and producer started in the late 70s. It is the end of the journey for a young man that ends in triumph for him and his father.
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A Day in the CountryThese photos are what I gathered from a long walk with a friend in the woods. All around us was serenity and beauty. You can't pay enough for the simple pleasures that calm the spirit.
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Get Your Book Published for $12.95 Or LessHere is the perfect opportunity to become a published author. Print on demand with digital printing are two self-publishing tools that put your work out there with minimal pain and investment.
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Snow in March in Southeast AlabamaThe last time we saw snow falling on our front lawn, it was April, 1993. These photos were taken Sunday morning, March 1. between 10 and 11 a.m.
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Three Businesses You Can Start RIGHT NOW - Part 2For many start-up businesses, the biggest expense is advertising. Here are easy and inexpensive ways some new business owners have used to get the word out about their new venture that's gotten them customers quickly.
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Three Businesses You Can Start RIGHT NOW - Part 1Lost a job and can't find another one? Got a job, but need extra income? Start one of these hidden gem businesses that require little or no investment, and make money as early as your first day in business.
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Three Reasons Why Fraternizing at Work Doesn't WorkWhen employers and their employees develop romantic relationships, more is in jeopardy than a broken heart.
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Who Can Help You Take Control of Your Finances?A critical review of the Avon Company based on experiences of a former Avon Independent Sales Representative and Sales Leader.
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Scaling Back on the WeightThe battle of obesity, and the options Alabama is using to win
