Jane Winstead
I am a freelance writer living in Northern California. I am married and have 2 children and 4 grandchildren.
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Certificates from Christian Writers Guild: Articles that Sell and Writers Digest School - Writing and Selling Nonfiction Articles and Fundamentals of Fiction WritinglMotto
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Three "Must See Again" MoviesAfter watching "Judgment at Nuremberg," "Ship of Fools" and "Hotel Rwanda,'" movies I saw years ago, it was as if I was watching them for the very first time. It is unbelievable the message they convey and how closely they relate to the 21st Century. -
Three Books I'd like to See Made into a MovieThree Books for Movies: In the Presence of My Enemies by Gracia Burnam; Burned Alive, By Souad; and Life Sentence by Charles Colson
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The Finish LineThe chance hearing of the words "...they shall mount up with wings of eagles...they shall run and not be weary..." in a movie when I was a teenager have inspired me all the days of my life -
My Favorite Winter CakeIt was the tradition of my mother-in-law to bake Carrot Cake every Christmas. The fragrance of the Carrot Cake permeated her house during the Christmas season.
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Where to Buy Gold Christmas OrnamentsA list of stores and websites where Gold Christmas Ornaments can be purchased.
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Camping in Calaveras Big Trees State ParkThis is a story of my first camping trip. "Camping just isn't my thing," I told my husband when we married. "I love being outside and doing outdoor activities, but my idea of camping is a Holiday Inn." -
Flash Fiction: Fading into the SunsetSophie recalled the day Sam held her close on their honeymoon when she said, "I hope we never die, I want us to just fade into the sunset together." With their whole lives ahead of them, she never dreamed that it could actually happen
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Abortion: Will it Be a Part of President Obama's Healthcare Plan?A review of Senator Fred Thompson's article "Culture of Death" concerning abortion in the various bills compiled by Congress and the Senate on President Obama's Healthcare Plan -
Prison Break: Two Escape Cummins Unit in ArkansasMay 29, 2009: Two prisoners convicted of capital murder were missing 3 hours from the Cummins Unit prison near Grady, Arkansas before their absence was discovered by prison officials at the 10:00 p.m. bed check
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My Thanksgiving Apple PieOne of the first things I learned to bake after Bill and I got married was apple pie. I liked using Comstock canned apples. My husband kept urging me to use fresh apples. We made a deal, if he would peel, I would be happy to use fresh apples -
Thanksgiving Turkey DressingThis is my mother's cornbread dressing recipe. When my mother was no longer able to prepare the cornbread dressing and stuff the Thanksgiving turkey I picked up the mantle.
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Department of Justice Files Complaint Alleging Sex Discrimination Against the City of Ecorse, MichiganOn July 18, 2008 the Department of Justice filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan against the City of Ecorse, Michigan alleging that the city discriminated against two women formerly employed in the city clerk's office -
Horatio G. Spafford: The Story Behind the Hymn "It is Well with My Soul"This is the story of how Horatio G. Spafford came to write this magnificent hymn after the loss of his children in a ship wreck in the Atlantic Ocean in 1873. -
California's New Cellular Phone Laws Go into Effect July 1, 2008In California, two new laws go into effect on July 1, 2008 governing the use of Cellular Telephones while operating a motor vehicle. The two laws are the result of SB 1613 and SB 33 authored by Senator Joe Simitian and signed by Governor Arnold Swatzenegger in September 2006 -
My Summer Love Story Started on New Year's WeekendMy Summer Love Story started on New Year's Weekend and has continued for the last 54 years. When we married we knew it was for life.
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Our Next President: John McCain, Hillary Clinton or Barrack ObamaThoughts about the Democratic Primary and which nominee will oppose John McCain in November in the presidential election -
Pregnancy: The First Nine Months of LifeMore growth and change will occur during the nine months prior to the birth of a baby than at any other time in its life. My article describes those precious moments of that first nine months of life -
Pictures for the article "The Dorrington Hotel: Legend Persists that Rebecca Gardner Haunts the Hotel"These slides accompany my recent article "The Dorrington Hotel: Legend Persists that Rebecca Gardner Haunts the Hotel" -
The Dorrington Hotel: Legend Persists that Rebecca Gardner Haunts the HotelThe Dorrington Hotel is under new ownership and has been completely restored. This article tells the story of John and Rebecca Gardner and the history of the Dorrington Hotel. Legend has it the hotel is haunted by the ghost of Rebecca Dorrington Gardner
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Does Jesus Care?In 1901 Frank E. Graeff was inspired by I Peter 5:7 to write his hymn "Does Jesus Care" following a troubled time in his life and how, by that same simple message, in 1954 I came to understand that Jesus really does care about each of us when we are troubled or grieved. -
The Blue Angels Return to San Francisco for Fleet Week on October 4 - 7This weekend in San Francisco the 27th annual appearance of the United States Navy Fleet will take place. With the return of the Blue Angels it is expected that Fleet Week will be bigger than ever, attracting an estimated one million spectators. -
Shooting on Campus of Delaware State University in Dover, DelawareTwo students were shot on the campus of Delaware State University. A group of students were walking on pedestrian mall when a gun appeared. Two students have been identified as persons of interest. -
Jeri Kehn Thompson: The Woman Behind 2008 Presidential Candidate Fred ThompsonThis is a brief bio of Jeri Kehn Thompson, the woman behind the Fred Thompson in his bid for the Presidency of the United States. -
Our Stars and Stripes Will Always FlyThe poem "In Flanders Field" and the words I have written here came to mind as I listened to General David Petraeus give his report on the war in Iraq
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Osama Bin Laden's Proposition to End the WarOsama bin Laden made an interesting proposition to the American people in a new tape released last Friday. If we join him he will call off the terrorists. All we have to do is give up our freedom and let him take care of us.
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Mary Edwards Walker: First and Only Woman to Win the Congressional Medal of HonorDr. Mary Edwards Walker was a woman before her time blazing trails for the liberation of women. Throughout her life she was active in the women's movement. Mary was a field surgeon during the Civil war and was the second woman in this country to become a doctor
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The Red CurtainsAs the minister began his eulogy I tried to concentrate on the words as he spoke but my mind strayed back to other times...I could see the red curtains gently swaying in the breeze blowing through my kitchen window
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Memories of My Uncle BillI handed Grandpa the phone and held my breath as the operator read the wire. The only thing I remember hearing my grandpa say was, "Send the body home." He was in shock. I knew something had happened to my Uncle Bill
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Two University of South Florida Students Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Transporting ExplosivesTwo Egyptian nationals were charged with transporting explosives in Berkeley County, Florida for the purpose of demonstrating the making and use of an explosive and destructive device to be used for a crime of violence
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COPD: Symptoms, Causes and ResultsFacts about COPD, it's causes, it's symptoms and it's results. COPD is incurable. Smoking is the number one cause of COPD and the nation's fourth leading cause of death. Deficiency of the liver protecting ATT protein can be the cause of ATT related Emphysema
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Mitt Romney Takes First Place in Iowa Straw PollA carnival atmosphere prevailed in Ames, Iowa on Saturday as Republican presidential candidates entertained, fed and asked Iowans to vote for them in the Iowa Straw Poll.
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Attorney General Alberto Gonzales Traveled to Baghdad on Saturday to Meet with Justice Department Personnel, U.S. Military and Iraqi Officials"I am pleased to see...the progress that the men and women of the Justice Department have made...Their sacrifice and commitment to the rule of law and protecting the rights and liberties of Iraqi citizens is truly inspiring." Attorney General Gonzales
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Mark Twain and the Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras CountyThis is the story of how Mark Twain came to write "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, the story that made him famous.
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Phyllis Schlafly Defends Tom Tancredo's Pro-Life RecordPhyllis Schlafly defends Tom Tancredo's pro-life record while Tancredo demands apology from Sam Brownback for his despicable and deceitful campaign tactics. Brownback is making "push calls" in Iowa to discourage voters from supporting Tancredo.
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Saturday Stroll in San FranciscoMy observations on a lovely spring Saturday morning in San Francisco, browsing the stores, window shopping and listening to a street singer called "Mr. Smiley" around Union Square; a delightful day ending with lunch at the Cheese Cake Factory.
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Aidan's First VBSMy thoughts as I watched my great-grandson, barely three years old, on stage at the VBS program.
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Voluntary Nationwide Recall of DentFresh Fluoride Mint Toothpaste 9 Oz (255g)A voluntary nationwide recall has been announced by Dent Fresh U.S.A., Inc. of toothpaste that may contain the poisonous chemical diethylene glycol (DEG). This poisonous chemical DEG is toxic to the liver and kidneys
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FBI and DOJ Unveil Procedures to Improve National Security OversightFBI and DOJ announce plans to launch measures to enhance national security oversight and compliance at the DOJ and the FBI. Top priority is to protect the nation from terrorist attacks and to ensure the privacy interests and civil liberties of U.S. citizens.
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War of 1812: The Great Garrison FlagThis is the story about the making of the Great Garrison Flag that flew over Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor and how Francis Scott Key came to write the "Star Spangled Banner."
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Tancredo for President Campaign Launches Search for Iowa's IdolThe Tom Tancredo for President Campaign has announced a search for "Iowa's Idol" for youth 17 years of age and under. The top prize is $1,000. Talented young Iowans are urged to send in submissions by July 23.
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Just Who is Paris Hilton Anyway?This article is about Paris Hilton, a beautiful young woman who has made many wrong decisions in her life. She was born into wealth but never taught responsibility or held accountable for any of her actionsParis has been given a second chance. What will she do with it?