Bethany Pegues
Bethany Pegues is a freelance writer with many published articles on a variety of topics, several of which have been picked up by the Wall Street Journal, USA Today and the Boston Globe. She holds an Associates Degree in Communications with a Concentration in Technology from the University of Phoenix and is currently finishing up her Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a Concentration in Web Development. Bethany lives near Sugar Land, Texas. She may be contacted at bethanypegues@gmail.com.
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Fruit FastA three-day fruit fast is a great way to detox your body, clear your mind, lose weight, and make your skin glow. When a fruit fast is done gradually, it is quite easy.
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Best Brownies AnywhereDecadent brownies with almonds and toffee - it does not get any better than this. -
Halloween Town 2010 at Sugar Land Town SquareThat ghoulish time of year is again upon us. Looking for a little family Halloween action in Sugar Land, Texas? Then, the Sugar Land Town Square is the place to be. The Town Square becomes Halloween Town at the stroke of 4:00 p.m. on October 30th. -
Environmental WeekIt wasn't until I recently took an environmental science class that I become environmentally conscious. For awhile, my family has used longer-lasting light bulbs, but we did it to save money on our electric bill. We had no thoughts of saving the planet
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Medical TranscriptionMedical transcription is not the desirable career it once was.
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Will I Be Able to Find a Job Now?Thirty-three years post-graduation I began my college career. I did a brief stint as a college student in 1985 but only completed 22 credits. At 50 years of age, I was now ready to become a serious college student. At 52, how do I begin a new career?
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Overcoming ExhaustionIn today's fast-paced, hectic world, it is not unusual to find ourselves suffering from exhaustion. What can be difficult is finding enough hours in the day to get everything done. Here are some causes, tips and pointers for overcoming exhaustion. -
Baby Boomer MemoriesBeing a baby boomer myself, my biggest memories all seem to be of a sensual nature. I can vividly recall things that occurred over forty years ago from a sensual perspective - how things smelled, tasted, looked, felt and sounded. -
Halloween Events at the Sugar Land Town SquareWe are truly blessed here in Sugar Land, Texas to have the Sugar Land Town Square. The events there are always spectacular, and this Halloween night, October 31, 2009, will be no different.
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Not Everything is About You"Not everything is about you." A simple yet profound statement. Being a tad narcissistic, I tend to think things people say, do and think are in some way related to me. My daughter is so smart. She says, "Not everything is about you."
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Walk Toward the LightYesterday, as I was walking across the bridge at Oyster Creek Park in Sugar Land, Texas, I suddenly saw this bright light with several beings of light waiting for me at the other end of the bridge. -
Menopausal PMSYou may have heard of the day quiet Mrs. Jones went crazy, killed Mr. Jones with 1,068 axe blows to the upper body, ran him through a meat grinder, made sausage &sold it at a local church fund raiser, but chances are you've never heard of menopausal PMS. -
Healthy NarcissismNarcissism generally gets a bad rap. No one likes a person who has a pathologically high opinion of themselves and a lack of concern for others; however, of late I have decided that it may be beneficial to have a little "healthy narcissism".
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Weight-Lifting for the Half-HeartedHave you ever thought you would like to get into weight-lifting but just did not have the time? Well, here are my thoughts on weight-lifting for the half-hearted. -
Raw Food DietBeing a health food nut with junk food tendencies, I've pondered a raw food diet. I've tried eating a raw food diet. What caused me to fail was the diet seems so difficult & preparation intense. Does a raw food diet have to be so difficult?
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Miss Bethany Talks SexSomeone made a comment to me about sex, and the word "disappoint" came up. The wheels in my little brain start turning. I was lost in thoughts about how anyone can ever be disappointed with sex, and decided it was time for Miss Bethany to talk sex.
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Vegetarian on Weight Watchers - Week 2I stepped on the scale at my Weight Watchers meeting. I cheated a lot this week. I may have gained back the 2.8 lbs I lost. I was surprised to learn I lost 2.2 lbs, a total of 5 lbs in 2 weeks. I attribute success to being a vegetarian on Weight Watchers.
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Losing Weight is All in Your HeadLosing weight is all in your head. Seriously. It's not about the body. A weight battle always starts and ends in the mind. It is all about the motivation. Once you get your motivation in gear then the actual losing weight is not too difficult.
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Dieting Success Depends on Emergency FoodsI amwrapping up my second week of Weight Watchers. My second week was a little more difficult than my first week because I failed to properly stock my kitchen this week. One must have those emergency foods on hand in order to have dieting success.
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Weight Watchers as a VegetarianLast week, I joined Weight Watchers. This is not my first experience with Weight Watchers, but it is my first experience as a vegetarian.
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Miss Bethany's Top 10 Things to Do with an IPhoneAre you wondering why you should buy an iPhone? Maybe you think it couldn't possibly be better than your current phone? Well, my friends, let's just think again.
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Writer's BlockI hate writer's block. You never know when it will hit or how long it will stay. What do you do about it?
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Miss Bethany's Top 10 Ways to Make Better Grades in CollegeSo...you're in college. You may be a new student or an experienced student. Most of us want to be successful in college so here are Miss Bethany's top 10 ways to make better grades in college. This will definitely help you to be more successful.
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Miss Bethany's Sinfully Decadent BreakfastHave you ever had a longing for a totally indulgent late morning breakfast that is just about guaranteed to jerk you out of any funk you may have fallen into and put a satisfied, yet chocolatey, smile on your face? Okay, here is that breakfast.
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Miss Bethany's Top 10 Cheap Summer ThrillsDuring these difficult economic times, a lot of people are out of jobs or just plain don't have a lot of money. Whether you need a place to take your date, your kids or even if you are flying solo, here are some fun things to do that are free.
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Fourth of July Celebrations in Fort Bend County, TexasThese are a couple of really good 4th of July celebrations being held in Fort Bend County, Texas on Saturday, July 4th, 2009.
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Miss Bethany's Top 10 Things to Do on Your Day OffWhy ruin a perfectly good day off with chores and sitting in front of the t.v. when you can treat yourself to a special day. Start by treating yourself great one day a week then before you know it you will be pampering yourself a little bit every day.
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Miss Bethany's Top 10 Spanish PhrasesEver need a little help with Spanish phrases? Learn just enough to get yourself into trouble here.
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Miss Bethany's Top 10 Places for Woman-ish ShoppingEvery woman needs an shopping arsenal. These are Miss Bethany's Top 10 favorite places for Woman-ish Shopping.
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Miss Bethany's Top 10 Reasons Not to Date a ManDo you ever see a negative trait in your date and think maybe it's just a fluke and other than that he's really a nice person? Read on.
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Bad News in an E-MailEver wonder how to break bad news in an e-mail? Here are a few tips for you.
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Don't CompromiseDo you know why you don't live the life you want to lead? Because you look for and accept things that take you farther away from your goals instead of bringing you closer to them. Don't compromise!
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Losing Weight on a Low-Calorie DietEnjoying a low-calorie diet does not have to be difficult. There are as many ways to lose weight as there are people who want to lose weight. Here are a few ways it can be achieved.
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Caring for Your Lucky BambooIf you don't have a green thumb then a Lucky Bamboo may be the plant for you. Here are the simple steps to caring for Lucky Bamboo.
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Forward MovementDo you feel like your life is a spinning merry-go-round and you can't get off? Here are some tips to get you back on track.
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Swimming Lessons for Adults in Fort Bend County, TexasIf you are an adult who has never taken the time to learn to swim, it is never too late. This summer is a good opportunity to take swimming lessons for adults in Fort Bend County, Texas.
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Five Things System of Cleaning and OrganizationThis is my system for achieving more things in less time while at the same time having a clean and organized environment.
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Candelari's Pizzeria in Missouri City, TexasRecently, I stumbled upon a really good find - Candelari's Pizzeria at 7425 Hwy. 6 South in Missouri City, Texas.
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Breakfast Restaurant Guide for Fort Bend County, TexasFort Bend County is home to many good breakfast restaurants, but if you happen to find yourself hungry early while on the east end of the county here are my favorite restaurants that serve breakfast.
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Mexican Restaurants in Fort Bend County, TexasFort Bend County, Texas is home to some of the best Mexican restaurants in Texas. Here are three Mexican restaurants that I consider among the best.
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We Need a Book Store in Missouri City, TexasIf there is anyone out there who wants to start a new business, please give us a bookstore in Missouri City, Texas.
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Older Adults in CollegeWhy do people think older adults learn slower? That is totally untrue. With a lifetime of experiences behind you, studying is not as hard when you can rely on what you already know and understand.
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12 Skills a Medical Transcriptionist Must HaveSo, you think you might want to become a medical transcriptionist. There are certain skills that a medical transcriptionist must have in order to be successful.
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Hurricane Preparedness Post IkeHurricanes are a part of our lives here in Fort Bend County, but this year I will take hurricane preparedness a lot more seriously.
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Amy's Meals: I'm in Love!Vegetarianism chose me 105 days ago. That's when I discovered Amy's meals. What an awesome discovery!
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Jonas Brothers Remind Me of the MonkeesAre the Jonas Brothers today's version of the Monkees? Remember the running, screaming, squealing girls chasing Davy Jones? Well, look out Jonas Brothers!
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Pimp Hat: The Real StorySince posting my profile picture wearing my red hat, I've had a lot of inquiries about what I was doing in the picture. I call this my "pimp hat" picture. -
Souper Salad in Sugar Land, TexasOne of my favorite places to eat is Souper Salad in Sugar Land, Texas, located at 2715 Town Center Blvd. N, near the Sugar Land Town Square.
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Pei Wei Asian Diner in Sugar Land, TexasIf you ever find yourself in Sugar Land, Texas be sure and stop by Pei Wei at 16101 Kensington Drive near the intersection of Highway 6 and Highway 59 for a wonderful Asian food experience.
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Black-Eyed Pea Restaurant in Missouri City, TexasOne of my favorite restaurants is Black-Eyed Pea located at 3434 FM 1092 in Missouri City, Texas. Black-eyed Pea is like coming home to Mom's kitchen.
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Changing Careers: Medical Transcriptionist Changing CareersAlmost 30 years ago I became a medical transcriptionist. This was a profitable career. Due to advances in technology and work going overseas I am changing careers
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Biggest Health Risks for Women in Their 40sAlthough disease can hit at any age, it is important to be aware of certain women's health risks that become more prevalent during our 40s.
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Guide to Understanding Breast Cancer in MenFor every 100 women diagnosed with breast cancer, there will be one man diagnosed. Breast cancer in men is quite rare, but it does occasionally occur.
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Top 10 Common Summer Health Risks for WomenSummer may mean a time for fun outside activities with the kids or it may mean gardening or working in the heat, but either way hot weather is a time for a little extra caution.
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Summer Health Risks Guide for MenSummer may mean a time for fun outside activities or it may mean working in the heat, but either way hot weather is a time for a little extra caution.
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Top Summer Health Risks for ChildrenSummer is a time for fun and outside activities for children, but the hot weather is also time for a little extra caution. Parents should be mindful of a few summer health risks for kids.
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Top 10 Cover Songs of All TimeOne thing I love to hear is a good band playing the best cover songs. I like singing along to songs I already know the words to. Here are the ones that I vote the top 10 covers of all time.
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Older College Student Makes the GradeI have completed my first week of college. I have received my first three grades...three perfect scores. This week has left me wondering whether an older college student tends to be better at school than a younger one.
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Alligator in Sugar Land, TexasMy daughter and I frequently walk the trails at Oyster Creek Park in Sugar Land, Texas. Today we saw our first alligator there. -
Suddenly VegetarianWould you like to become a vegetarian and don't know how? Here, I will show you the easy way.
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How to Propagate Japanese MagnoliasBeing the rather frugal person that I am, I decided one could probably propagate Japanese magnolias. This is how I did it. -
Medical Transcriptionist at Home Series - Article Number 2Part 2 of the Medical Transcriptionist at Home Series.
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Laying the Foundation for My FutureToday we are laying the foundations of our futures. We can either plan the foundation in the direction we want it to go or we can lay it in less desirable directions with inaction or wrong action.
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The Best Country Music WebsitesMany country music websites are available to suit every country music fan's taste. Here are the country music sites that I like the best.
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Top 25 Country Albums EverAlthough there many top country albums to choose from, there are several that stand out in my mind as being the best.
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Country Music Stars that Should Be in the Grand Ole OpryThe Grand Ole Opry is a country music icon. It is an honor of magnanimous proportion to receive an invitation to become a Grand Ole Opry member. If I were on the Grand Ole Opry's nomination committee, these would be 10 of my nominations.
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Medical Transcriptionist at Home Series - Article Number 1When I tell people I work at home as a medical transcriptionist they ask me a lot of questions about how I like my job and how they too can become an at-home medical transcriptionist. I've decided it's time to tell my story.
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Beauty Secret that Takes 10 Years Off Middle-Aged Skin ImmediatelyOver 40 skin needs a little extra sumthin' sumthin' to keep it looking its best. Wrinkles are noticeable. The hours in the sun have given you a few extra crinkles. People tell me I don't look 50 so I'm going to tell you my secret to younger-looking skin.
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George Strait - the LegendGeorge Strait to date has had magnificent achievements and he is still going strong at the young age of 56.
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George Strait's Top 10 Greatest Songs"All My Exes" is a fun George Strait song that pretty much sums up the dating scene. I've never given up a whole state as big as Texas to my exes, but things have gotten a little too close in my gym a time or two when I've run into an ex.
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Top 10 Songs by Garth Brooks"Friends in Low Places" is where defiance plus alcohol equals in-your-face bawdiness. This is not a politically correct song. It's a song that makes you want to stand up on a table, raise your longneck and sing along.
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Almond Milk - Good Taste and Good HealthAlmond milk is not really milk as in the dairy sense of the word. It is a wonderfully refreshing and healthy drink that has nothing at all to do with cows.
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50-Year-Old College Student Enrolls with DaughterNever would it have entered my mind that I would be a 50-year-old college student going to college with my daughter. It seems like a miracle.
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Fort Bend County Summer Concert SeriesSizzling local summer concerts are on the menu this time of year in Fort Bend County, Texas. Here are a few of the latest summer concert previews.
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Your Anti-Parenting GuideHaving children is not for everyone. Many people should not attempt it at all. If you fall into any of the categories listed below then maybe you should wait a few years before you attempt parenting.
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Top Ways to Ruin Your MarriageWith the high divorce rates in America today we're obviously a society who already knows how to ruin a marriage, but if you are one of those people who is married to the wrong person and wants out I'm going to tell you how to ruin your marriage.
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How to Prepare for Your First Hiking TripHere are tips to help prepare for your first hiking trip.
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What Will Your Obituary Say About You?Obituaries are a good source of information. What will your obituary say about you?
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Charming Charlie in Sugar Land, TexasWhile visiting the Sugar Land Town Square in Sugar Land, Texas recently, I ran across a new store - Charming Charlie. The moment I opened the door to Charming Charlie and stepped inside I knew I had stepped into Sugar Land's newest feminine paradise.
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Commune with Nature at Oyster Creek Park in Sugar Land, TexasIf you love nature and the great outdoors, Oyster Creek Park in Sugar Land, Texas is the perfect place. -
College at 50, Am I Too Old?Is it too late to become a college student at 50 years of age? It is never too late to learn.
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The Law of Attraction and Dating - Why it Sometimes Appears Not to WorkEven though we are well-versed in the concept of the Law of Attraction, sometimes in the dating and romance areas of our lives it seems to not work for us.
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Personal Goal Setting - Why is it so Important to Set Goals?Ever wondered where to get started in the goal setting process? Here's a good place to begin.
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The Highland Lodge in Greensboro, Vermont is a Rustic RetreatThe Highland Lodge in Greensboro, VT is a treat. -
Twitter is like Sitting on Mamaw's PorchReading Twitter "tweets" reminds me of sitting on my grandmother's porch in the 1960's.
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Become Lucky Right NowEveryone is capable of improving their luck right now.