Debby Regan
I have a BA in English from UAH. I live with my husband, daughter, and son in Huntsville, Alabama.
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Easy Ways to Put More Fiber in Your DayThis article draws on the author's experience with lymphedema and vascular issues and reveals how fiber helped and how it is an essential part of a healthy diet.
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How NOT to Visit the Shiloh BattlefieldThis article recounts one of the worst day trips imaginable, thanks to poor planning.
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Obsessive Compusive Disorder and MeThis article relates my experiences with obsessive compulsive disorder and details what I find helpful and what doesn't work for me.
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Surprises in the Family Tree!This article relates some surprising discoveries that came with my interest in genealogy.
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The Lady of DublinHere is a limerick for St. Patrick's Day!
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Rainy Day Activities for KidsTwo kids share their favorite rainy day things to do in a great video! -
Oops! My top five decorating blundersThis article describes my biggest decorating mistakes in the hopes that others will avoid making them.
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My Top Parenting MistakesThis article details three parenting mistakes I have made in the hopes that other parents can avoid them. -
Winter Beauty 101This article offers advice for looking great in the winter months.
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TRON: Legacy Cut-Out Ribbon OrnamentsThis how to article will help you produce a unique piece of movie memorabilia. -
Learning to Ice Skate in North AlabamaThis article provides resources for parents in North Alabama looking for ice skating and hockey lessons for their children.
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Don't Blame Kim!This op-ed piece describes why it is misguided to blame Kim Kardashian and her family for the emptiness of much of our popular culture.
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Retail TherapyThis article describes how wandering the mall has been therapeutic for me and also a journey into a void.
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Top Five Most Embarrassing Plays for the Buffalo BillsThis article lists the top five embarrassing plays for this great NFL franchise, the Bills.
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Occupy Huntsville Rally at Big Spring ParkPhotos taken at the Occupy Huntsville Rally at Big Spring Park on October 23, 2011
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Louis Auchncloss: An American IconThis article reveals my favorite novelist, Louis Auchincloss, and describes his unique place in literature. -
The Humanizing Effects of 9/11How 9/11 intersected with my life as I married a native New Yorker on September 1, 2001.
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Mountain WisdomThis is a short, rhymed poem inspired by my interest in Appalachia. -
My Children Don't Need Cell Phones, YetMy argument for NOT bringing the cell to class.
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I Am a Green Hippo!This is a children's story based on my son's toy, a green hippo.
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"Cinema Paradiso": A Bittersweet EscapedA review of the 1990 Italian film, "Cinema Paradiso," a film that uplifts and delves into questions of life experiences and film itself. -
Huntsville City Schools in LimboThis article provides an overview of the public reaction to the suggested closing of several Huntsville City Schools, specifically, Mountain Gap Elementary. -
Spring Beauty SestinaThis Sestina describes a garden of flowers and a window box garden of herbs. -
A Guide to Modern, American "normies."This article will direct you, step by step, into avoiding hurtful pitfalls as you attempt to socialize with typical, middle of the road people.
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The Red KerchiefThis science fiction story occurs within an alternate universe, where human male biology is a bit different.
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Super Outbreak: The Huntsville BlackoutAn article describing my own experiences during the massive blackout across North Alabama. -
Dance"Dance" is a Shakespearean-styled sonnet that expresses the joy of all forms of dance. -
Standardized Testing: Too Much of a Good Thing?This essay examines the issue of standardized testing in schools.
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Analyzing "The Terminator"This article provides commentary on the influential '80's film, "The Terminator" and its themes of technology, computers, and human beings at odds.
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Snow Falling on the QuarterbackThis Haiku deals with a fictionalized account of Quarterback Aaron Rodgers of the Green Back Packers preparing for Superbowl XLV.
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How Not to Be Rude at the GymThis article will touch on some of my personal experiences and how rudeness at the gym can be very discouraging.
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Touchdown DipThis recipe will make a cheesy, spicy salsa dip worth the effort!
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My Quirky New Year's ResolutionsThis is a countdown of my top 10 New Year's Resolutions. Maybe they will actually be followed!
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Me and My Exercise MishapsThis article relates all those times when exercising brought humiliation and pain.
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Connor's ChristmasA young boy learns about Christmas in this short story.
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WVUA-7, George Katz, the University of Alabama and MeThis article looks back on a Television Production class at UA, where I got to help put actual TV on-air and learn some know-how from a legendary professor.
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Where to find SEC basketball gear in HuntsvilleThis is a guide to help fans win raves for their SEC basketball gear.
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What Your Boyfriend Really Doesn't Want for ChristmasThis article lists the top 5 worst gifts to get a boyfriend for Christmas.
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Halloween Slideshow of Creepy DelightThese pictures depict the creepy festivities.
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An Elvis Themed Thanksgiving BreakfastWhat would Elvis eat on Thanksgiving breakfast? This article incorporates many of the King's favorite ingredients into a hearty breakfast.
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That's a Handy Turkey!This time honored preschool, Thanksgiving craft involves the child tracing his or her hand and adding embellishments that make it a Thanksgiving turkey.
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Cold Halloween NightThis is a short story describing an encounter with evil on Halloween.
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Review: Virginia Gilbert's Greatest Hits: 1970 '" 2003This is a review of a poetry book by Virginia Gilbert.
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Example of a Southern Patriarch: Faulkner's Anse BundrenThis is a character study of Anse Bundren, the patriarch of Faulkner's As I Lay Dying.
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Richard II: Fools and KingsThis paper delves into the characters of Shakespeare's Richard II and Bolingbroke.
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The Dichotomy of Mayday and Death in "Corinna's Going A-Maying"This paper explores the themes of Mayday and death in Robert Herrick's famous poem, "Corinna's Going a-Maying."
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Coriolanus: Tragic WarriorThis is a character study of Shakespeare's Coriolanus.
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Keepers of Mystery: The Pearl Maiden and the Green KnightThis essay examines the characters of Pearl and the Green Knight in Medieval Literature.
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Constantine and the Housing of ChristianityThis paper illuminates Constantine's role in the architecture of Early Christianity.
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The Evolution of the Gothic Hero: Rochester and OsmondThis is a compare/contrast essay about characters created by Charlotte Bronte and Henry James.
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Becoming CatholicThis article relates my conversion from being a non-denominational Protestant to becoming Roman Catholic.
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The Levitating BankerThis short story involves an ingenious banker who has found an incredible way to relax.
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Birmingham's Vulcan Park and MuseumThis is a brief overview and description celebrating the statue of Vulcan in Birmingham, Alabama and its restoration.
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FizzlesThis poem is for all ages and personifies moral shortcomings that cause personal issues as mischievous fizzles.
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Tulle Wrapped Wedding FavorsThis video demonstrates how to make tulle wrapped wedding favors, like bubbles, chocolate chips, or fortune cookies.
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Dresses for Your Autumn Wedding in Shades of GreenThis article will help an autumn bride find her perfect dress in the trending color green!
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My Summer Wedding: September 1, 2001This article contains my summer wedding story.
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Our WeddingThis is a poem about weddings.
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Slow BlossomThis is a haiku about the color purple and a vibrant orchid that embodies the hue.
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Elton John Performs at Rush Limbaugh's WeddingMy thoughts on the iconic pairing of Elton and Rush.
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RE: The Gulf CoastA poem imagining a memo from a British BP executive regarding the disastrous oil spill affecting the entire Gulf region of the United States.
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First Night OutA new vampire explores his options.
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Father's Day Coconut Cake with Cocoa FrostingFresh Coconut Cake with Dark Chocolate Frosting from Hershey's Best Cakes 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup oil 3 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 2 cups flour 3 Tbsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup milk 1 cup grated coconut Dark Chocolate Frosting
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Is He Lying Right Now? How to TellThis article shares signs that you may be sharing your life with a liar.
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Ideas for a 1920s Theme Wedding CakeA vintage theme wedding incorporating at 1920's style wedding cake can be elegant and fun.
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Father's DayA poem describing father-son bonding.....in space.
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Review of Rock Band 2 for X-Box 360This is a review of the awesome game, Rock Band 2.
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The Top Three Romantic Restaurants in Huntsville, AlabamaThis article counts down the top three romantic restaurants in Huntsville, Alabama: the D & L Bistro, Connor's Steak and Seafood, and the Bonefish Grill.
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Memorial DayThis is a poem for Memorial Day.
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10 Cheapest Vacations in AmericaAn article counting down the top ten cheapest vacations in America.
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Moths and ButterfliesThis is a poem about the differences between summer moths and butterflies.
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A Cute Necklace is My Must-Have Fashion AccessoryAn article describing a key element to my personal style - a cute necklace.
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The Catholic Church: 5 Ways to Revitalize Its ImageAn article describing how the Catholic Church can overcome obstacles and redefine itself for a future generations.
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Where to Grab a Burger in Huntsville, AlabamaHungry for a burger in Huntsville, Alabama? Look no further than this list of the top three burger joints in the city.
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Don't Let the Bullies WinThis is an article on school experiences with bullies and how to deal with social humiliation.
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Wedding Catering in HuntsvilleThis is a guide for elegant wedding planning in Huntsville, Alabama.
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On Earth DayThis is a poem reminding us what Earth Day is about. We are all connected to one another and the Earth. We have a responsibility to each other and all life on earth.
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Our GardenA poem that uses gardening as a metaphor for family happiness.
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Best Places to Brunch on Easter in Huntsville, AlabamaSome suggestions of places to visit for Easter Brunch in the Huntsville, Alabama area.
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The Son at EasterThis poem celebrates the religious aspect of Easter in the spirit of poets like John Donne. Though not in sonnet form, it ends in a couplet after three stanzas.
