Katie Finncastle
Wife and mother, Katie Finncastle’s, range of life experiences are reflected in her very wide variety of interests. Her education is in history and business, and her work experience is in clerical work, especially in accounting and reception work. Because she is visually impaired steady employment has been problematic and, as a resul, has developed a large number of interests. When her son was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, she became focused on special education. Her hobbies are sewing, knitting, crocheting, and yarn making, and genealogy.
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How the Body Uses Central VisionA brief basic description how central vision works and which parts of the eye are involved in making it work.
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Website ReviewsMy views on internet research in anticipation of a purchase.
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BiotinAn article outlining the value of Vitamin B7 and where it is found.
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Seventeen GreenA St. Patrick's Day limerick.
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Quick and Simple CarrotsA carrots recipe that I like.
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What is Vitamin B6?A description of how Vitamin B6 works in the body and how too much or too little affects people.
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Mary and the WizardThe story of my daughter's introduction to The Wizard of Oz.
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It Really was a Dark and Stormy NightA ghost story.
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Cute UtterancesStories about my spinning hobby and my daughter.
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Fish TaleA story about my family and fish.
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Vision: Not Only the Work of EyesA description how the eyes see and how the brain uses this information.
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Pillsbury’s Canned FrostingA review of Pillsbury's canned frosting options.
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Wedding Dress ShoppingMy experience with wedding shopping.
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GlaucomaAn article describing the various types of glaucoma and how they are treated.
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Pantothenic AcidAn article covering the valulle of Pantothenic Acid, the foods it is in and the effects of deficiencies.
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NiacinAn article about Niacin, Vitamin B3, and how it effects the body.
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RiboflavinAn article about the value of Vitamin B2 and its food sources.
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ThiamineAn article about Thiamine and why people need it.
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Vitamin CAn description of what Vitamin C does and why we need it.
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CholesterolThis is a description of various forms of cholesterol and how this type of fat affects the body.
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Test Anxietya description of test anxiety and how to cope.
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ALSAn article outlining a recent breakthrough on ALS research and its possible implications.
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FatA general article about fat.
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Too Much SleepAn article about excessive sleep.
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Vitamin AA description of how Vitamin A effects the body.
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A Display of Nature's MagnificenceYellowstone National Park, nature, mountains, wildlife
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Vitamin DAn article on the purpose of Vitamin D.
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Vitamin Ea description of Vitamin E and what is does.
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Vitamin KA description of the effects of Vitamin K.
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Simple SugarsMy views on sugar somsumption.
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Complex CarbohydratesAn article covering the benefits of complex carbohydrates and the food included.
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Eggs, IncA review of a breakfast and lunch place in Bolingbrook, IL.
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Duncan Hines Canned FrostingMy opinion of eight different Duncan Hines canned frostings.
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Dry Eye SyndromeA description of dry eye syndrome; its causes, symptoms, and solutions.
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SaltThe effects of salt on the human body.
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When Sleep Doesn't WorkA description of how insomnia and depression interfere with sleep.
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My Little Red Escortcar, good gas mileage, sturdy vehicle
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Social Security and the Ex-SpouseThe rights to benefits of an ex-spouse.
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SleepA description of the stages of normal sleep.
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Insurance and the DogAn description of insurance policies for dog owners.
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Presti's Bakerya review of Presti's in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Bulldogs Grill: A Wauconda, Ill., GemA review of Bulldogs Grill in Wauconda, Ill.
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PearlsA brief history of pearls.
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The Brooklyn BridgeA brief of the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Information for the Diamond ShopperA description of the 4 C's and details about diamond clarity grading.
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Early Symptoms of Cerebral PalsyA brief description of cerebral palsy and its symptoms.
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Will William and Kate Opt for Welsh Gold?A brief history of Welsh gold and its part of British tradition.
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Blood PressureA brief summary of both high and low blood pressure.
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Genealogical ResearchSuggestions for people trying to learn their family history and create their family tree.
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Low Calorie Cauliflower and CheeseA low fat, low calorie cauliflower dish.
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Christmas MorningA poem describing the start of Christmas Day.
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Growing Equity MortgageA description of the FHA's Growing Equity Mortgage.
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Thanksgivinga poem about Thanksgiving.
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SnowA description of snow.
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TornadoesA description of tornadoes.
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Very Easy Chocolate CakeAn extremely easy chocolate cake recipe.
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My DietMy search for weight control.
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St. Louis DiningA review of two recently visited restaurants in St. Louis.
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A Dog's LifeA story about helping my neighbor keep her dog in her home.
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Chris' Pancake and DiningReview of a restaurant in St. Louis, MO.
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Branmor's American Grill in Bolingbrook, ILA review of a restaurant.
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Low-Calorie CannoliA cannoli recipe recommended by a diabetic website.
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Special EducationSome of my experiences dealing with my son's special education.
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The Cheeseburger and IMy opinion of several cheeseburgers.
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M&M's Pretzel and ChocolateA review M&M's with pretzels.
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Reverse MortgageSome of the downside of reverse mortgages.
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Rizzoli and IslesA review of Rizzoli and Isles, show on TNT.
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Tasty Low Calorie VegetablesTwo ways to make tasty green vegetables.
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Simple Chicken Breast RecipesTwo simple chicken breasts recipes.
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Roasted VegetablesTwo easy roasted vegetable recipes.
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Vegetable ChowderA crockpot vegetable soup.
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Homemade Chicken SoupThis is a chicken noodle soup recipe.
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My Husband's BooksLiving with my husband's book collection.
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Celery SoupMy favorite celery soup recipe and why I like it.
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Review: Bishop's Famous Chili in Westmont, ILReview of Bishop's Famous Chili
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Preparing for KindergartenHow I prepared my daughter for kindergarten.
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Back to SchoolThe back to school hassle every summer.
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I Love SocksWhy I wear socks even it is a fashion faux pas.
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Luca's Coney Island in MichiganA review of Luca's Coney Island
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What's Next? A Story of AgingA woman dealing with aging and unemployment.
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The New Domino's PizzaMy opinion of the Domino's Pizza
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Cooking for a Diabetic HusbandHow my family's eating habits changed when my husband was diagnosed with diabetes.
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Looking for Low-Calorie Restaurant MealsMy opinion on the difficulty in finding tasty, dietetic restaurant meals.
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One Litter: Two Very Different CatsComparing and contrasting two cats from the same litter.
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My UFO SightingThe night I saw unexplainable lights over the Illinois sky.
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Satin, A Border CollieSatin, a border collie mix, demonstrates the border collie herding instinct.
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What Do Dogs Understand?Occasions when a dog seems to have understand much more than the usual one or two word commands.