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Writing a Novel in a Month

During the month of November, I took part in the National Novel Writing Month challenge. Sponsored by the Office of Letters and Lights, and specifically writer Chris Baty, the challenge is to write a...

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Defining Contemporary Design

Contemporary design derives from modern design styles, but eschews the rigid minimalism of Bauhaus or the streamlined styling of the mid 20th century. It opts instead for edited accessorizing, for softer...

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Nobel Obama

I think, perhaps, Air Force One has a bumper sticker on it that reads, “I love world peace”, and for this President Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize. Perhaps it’s the way he declared he was sending...

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Obamacare: Mr. Obama's Health Care Reform Stinks

I am not a political pundit, nor do I claim to fully understand the intricacies of the health insurance reform bill of which Mr. Obama seems to be so proud. However, I do recognize the familiar aroma of...

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Review of Mazurka A Gus LaGarde Mystery by Aaron Lazar

Twilight Books; 2009 Publication Date: September 28, 2009 Gus is not your typical superhero type guy who saves the day by punching out the bad guy. Gus is just a guy who knows that luck and love are his...

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The Latest Hot Colors? All of Them!

All colors spring from the Big 3: Red, Green and Blue. These three are primary colors and any shade you can imagine is rooted in a mix of these. So when you come across an article that announces the latest...

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How to Strengthen Communication with Your Teenager through Design

Teenagers use their rooms as sanctuaries from the pressures of the outside world. When a teenager’s room reflects his or her personal interest, and not those of his or her parents, it gives them a sense of...

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The Hectic Eclectic: How to Decorate in the Eclectic Style

If you had to describe your home to someone in terms of interior design style, what would you say? Colonial? Mid-century Modern? Baroque? French Country? Or would you smile sheepishly and say, “Oh,...

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Simple Christmas Decorating Ideas

Decorating for Christmas can sometimes result in little more than a clutter of candles and candy dishes. The tree, which should be the focal point, can be lost in the barrage of figurines and fake snow,...

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President Obama Must be More than an Historical Footnote

America has elected an African-American president and that is an historical event. But lest we all get too excited, please remember... Senator Obama is still a politician. The color of his skin is likely...

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