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Traveling the Seas With Speedy the Stowaway
Our first cruise was so much fun we signed up for a second journey right away. Here are photos and highlights of a trip to the Mexican Riviera with a secret stowaway named Speedy.
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The Pub Aftermath, Chapter 7
Jason recalls his reasons for leaving Jamaica and for his recent return. His flight back to the island has unexpected consequences after leaving his new bride back in the states.
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The Pub Aftermath, Chapter 6
Dick has a proposition for Joe that will help them both. Lunch at the Lobster Pot brings back good memories, good food and good times with her mentor.
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The Pub Aftermath, Chapter 5
Joe's job at the restaurant is coming to an end when she gets a new offer along with some shocking news about her former boss.
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The Pub Aftermath, Chapter 4
Joe visits an old friend who is a shut-in. Something about her jewelry sets the dialogue off in a new direction.
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The Pub Aftermath, Chapter 3
The main character from The Pub, its bookkeeper, Joe, returns with plans to pick up stakes, leave town, and start over in a new place.
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The Pub Aftermath, Chapter 2
The seductive widow has some explaining to do at the Police Station. McGuiness makes a hot discovery and Constable Muldowney finds out something important from the son.
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The Pub Aftermath, Chapter 1
A suicide in Jamaica draws in an American detective to investigate suspicious circumstances. This first glimpse into my sequel to The Pub - A Murder Mystery brings back many of the characters and opens where the previous novel ended.
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Cruising Tips From a First-Time Cruise Ship Traveler
Traveling can be a challenge wherever you go, but when you board a cruise ship, there are a few things that can make the trip easier.
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How to Make Change Without Using a Calculator
Cashiers everywhere groan when a customer wants to use cash rather than swipe a credit card. Making change really doesn't have to be all that difficult if you know these tips.
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Flight Attendant Interview With Lynnie G
Stories from 35,000 feet from frequent flyers who work in the sky. This interview takes the reader through an eighteen year career cut short by a debilitating injury.
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Interviews With Flight Attendants - Pam's Story
The first in a series of interviews with current and former flight attendants, these are memories of life at 35,000 feet.
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Splash of Colors by John J. Nance Book Review
This non-fiction story of the self-destruction of Braniff International Airlines takes the reader into corporate boardrooms behind the scenes of managerial and policy decisions that doomed the vibrant, pace-setting major carrier after fifty years of flying.
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An Ax to Grind by Frank F. Atanacio Book Review
Fantasy fiction can be fun even when it involves murder. Nick P.T. Barnum, a crime solving private detective, works his magic to solve this case involving drugs, murder, revenge and copy-cat killers.
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Building a Race Car: A Chat With Racer X
For nearly three decades, Racer X competed in sportsman-class racing events at drag racing strips in Texas. This is the story behind amateur racer 454X's first race car buildout.
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Cicada Facts, Folklore, and Photos
There are over 3,000 species of cicadas from annuals to periodicals which emerge every 13 or 17 years. These flying insects are harmless but arrive in droves with a loud, resonating song.
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The Mountain Pass, Flash Fiction
One quick turn of the wheel and the car would careen off the side of the mountain. But if she stayed the course, she would have regrets the rest of her life.
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Stephen King - On Writing and Other Favorites - Review
Author, Stephen King, known for his many horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy best-sellers, shares in this memoir a collection of personal stories along with tips from successful writing practices.
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Formatting Guidelines for Writers
These five reference books are essential guides for authors looking to publish.
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I Will Find You, Solving Killer Cases - Book Review
Joe Kenda spent over twenty years investigating homicide cases in Colorado Springs as a detective. His book details some of the most interesting crimes he solved along with his own personal story.
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The Carriage Driver 3 by Mike Friedman a Book Review
The Carriage Driver is a collection of stories in which the afterlife allows the dearly departed the option to fulfill their desires and wishes and begin eternity in a destination of their choice.
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90 Minutes in Heaven, Book Review
This is a true account as told by Don Piper who suffered a devastating car wreck with massive injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. During those 90 minutes without a pulse, he says he traveled to heaven.
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Looking For Home - Chapter 1
The story of four stray dogs whose travels through the woods introduce them to a kind drifter who rides the rails. They run into his long-lost love, Connie, whose estranged husband tries to implicate her in a robbery as he tries to leave the country with the stash.
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More Gift Ideas for Seniors and Nursing Home Residents
Finding that perfect gift for a senior or a friend confined to a nursing home can be challenging. Here are some ideas of things they will use and appreciate.
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5 Blunders That Kill Retail Sales
People continue to shop in retail stores despite the ease of internet purchasing. Here are a few things salespeople do that help run customers out of your store.
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Broken Ground of the Soul - The Healing Power of the Psalms by Linda Compton
The Strangest Secret is revealed in the pages of this easy to read and highly beneficial small book of hope. Linda Compton explains how she made the journey from bitterness to joy and how we can too.
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Follow the Money: The Cost of Illegal Immigration
What is the cost to taxpayers for housing refugees from other countries in terms of medical, educational, public services and other related expenses?
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Follow the Money: The War in Afghanistan
In the new Presidency, many of the past policies will play a part going forward. A review of intervention expense in other countries explains much of the national debt now standing at $18.8 Trillion.
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Jack Reacher Novels: What Makes Them so Appealing?
Some books have incredible appeal and others don't. After reading a dozen novels by Lee Child with Jack Reacher as the main character, I've discovered some clues to explain the phenomenon.
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Follow the Money: Government Spending
Beyond political scandals and shocking headlines, the ways in which your tax dollars are being spent are disturbing.
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Historic Houses - Bain Honaker House in Texas
Exploring historic places takes me back to our family traveling the U.S. by car moving to a new town or just visiting relatives. We stopped at highway markers, museums and anywhere else that was free.
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Chance Encounter - Old Flames, Flash Fiction
From time to time, each of us wonders what might have been had romantic interest in someone panned out rather than fizzled out. When they return from the past, anything can happen.
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The Host by Stephenie Meyer Book Review
What if an alien invasion is the reason for the political and social unrest we're seeing? Author Stephenie Meyer provides a scenario of possibilities, however remote, that may reveal the current media trend of disinformation.
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Sewing A Gift that Grandma Will Use
Making this practical gift for someone who depends on a walker takes a bit of sewing skill, patience and time, but the end result will bring a smile to the user.
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Training, Skills, and Duties of a Cashier
Basic duties of a cashier are to greet customers, ring up merchandise, bag the items, take the customer's payment and thank them for their business. What training or skills are needed?
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How to Count Back Change
How did cashiers know how much change to give back before computers? They counted it back by hand. This tutorial makes it easy to give back the right amount of change.
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Battling Cushing's Disease in Dogs
Cookie suffers the symptoms of this debilitating disease that affects canines, felines, horses and humans. Described are symptoms and treatment options for dogs.
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Broccoli Ham Quiche
Stretch the food budget with this simple egg based recipe using leftovers and standard pantry items. Great meal any time of the day.
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Hearty Baked Lasagna Casserole
Casseroles are an ideal way to stretch food budget dollars. A package of lasagna noodles, Ricotta, Mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce makes into a filling dish for a hearty family meal. Here's how.
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How to Make A Support Sling for Your Dog
If injury, illness or age limits your dog's ability to get around you can help them get back on their feet with this easy project. Making a sling from a T-Shirt is quick and takes only basic sewing skills.
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Buying a Crime Scene House
Would you want to buy a house that was once the scene of a grisly crime? How would you know?
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Dangers of Posting Personal Images Online
Identity theft happens to other people, right? Not true. This is what happened when I posted the wrong picture online.
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Gift Ideas for Nursing Home Residents
Finding the right present for a nursing home resident can be challenging. Here are some ideas that are certain to enchant your favorite senior.
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One Nation by Ben Carson Book Review
This educational and uplifting book follows Doctor Ben Carson's rise from poverty to his fame as a world-renowned neurosurgeon. Raised by a single mother, the success of Carson's achievement stemmed from one specific practice his mother taught him.
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Emu Farming in Texas
We started getting involved in the emu business as a result of our search for financial independence.
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If Only - George McGovern and the America that Might Have Been
What are the ideal values to seek out when choosing political candidates? Here is one author's viewpoint examining one candidate from the past.
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Italian Cream Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Enjoy the rich flavor of pecans and coconut in this moist cake topped with real homemade cream cheese icing. This step by step recipe with photos shows you how to make this yourself.
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How to Make Breadsticks From Canned Biscuits
Winter days call for hot steamy bowls of homemade soup or chili. Top those hearty warming dishes with bread sticks made from refrigerator biscuits from the oven to the table in minutes. Here's how.
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Egg Pastry Pie Crust Recipe and Instructions
Making a pie crust from scratch is fun, economical and easy. Follow these simple instructions for great results.
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Banana Cream Pie - A Family Favorite
Homemade banana pudding wrapped in a flaky pie crust is a dessert my family often requests, holiday or not. This simple recipe is tried and true and tastes far superior to any box pudding mix.
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How to Fold a T-Shirt
The sale of T-shirts is a multi-billion dollar industry. Along with their popularity as a wardrobe staple comes the inevitable task of laundering. Here are a few quick tips for storage and care.
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Moist Homemade Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This cake is extra rich with crushed pineapple, shredded carrots, shredded coconut and fresh pecans. It's one of our family's favorite desserts.
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Secrets for Making Hard Boiled Eggs
The versatile egg can be boiled, poached, fried, scrambled, made into a quiche or a cake and more. Here you'll find some time-tested secrets for making eggs come out great.
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Avocado Tomato Salad
This easy recipe uses one ripe avocado, a tomato, a boiled egg and a bit of pickle relish. Top this with some chopped pecans, a spoonful of lemon juice and salad dressing and it's ready to eat.
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My Day as the Chauffeur
Someone was actually paying me to drive them around Downtown Dallas in a brand new Cadillac. What could possibly go wrong?
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Change, Reflections on Personal Growth & Social Transformation
Former President of the National Council of Churches and well sought after speaker, Dr. James Armstrong explains ways in which changing our lives can change our outcomes and our futures.
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The Pub, A Murder Mystery Chapter 1
When the manager of a nightclub disappears overnight rumors of missing cash send its bookkeeper to the center of suspicion. When a new manager arrives, everything changes.
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Fresh Steamed Broccoli - Quick and Healthy
Cooking fresh broccoli takes only minutes using a metal steamer and the taste, texture and nutritional value is well worth the time invested.
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The Popcorn Tree
What if that tree you bought at the flea market turned out to be an invasive species? Here's how to find out. A true story with an original poem.
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Treasures Found in Thrift Stores
There is treasure to be found at the Salvation Army Thrift Store, Goodwill Industries and other resale stores if you know what to look for.
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5 Things You Can Do to Get Ahead at Work
What does it take to be successful in today's competitive work environment? These few ideas helped triple my income.
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Interview Tips for Moving from Retail to an Office Job
Looking to move out of retail into an office job? What do they look for in a prospective candidate? Do have what they want? Real life examples from a placement director.
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Families of the Fifties
Traveling in the days of the fifties was mostly by automobile with the radio playing our favorite popular tunes. Just a few notes of those old songs can bring memories flooding back.
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Building A Dream Home on a Budget
Our thoughts of living out in the country was only a dream until we took action. After we wrote down our goals and posted them on the refrigerator things began to happen.
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Kris Kristofferson, Songwriter, Singer, Actor
Rhodes Scholarship Winner, athlete, U.S. Army Captain, college graduate, recording artist and song writer, Kris Kristofferson remains a veritable talent and sought-after performer.
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How to Bake Butternut Squash
When harvest brings in the butternut squash, it's time fire up the oven and bake this delicious vegetable in pies or serve it as a simple, nutritious side dish.
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Crustless Butternut Squash Pie
Getting kids to eat vegetables is easy when it's made into dessert. My young son always asked for seconds of this delicious pie.
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Coming of Age in the Sixties
The sixties offered a far different experience than kids know these days. Share a bit of nostalgia with me as we travel back in time.
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Canning Food in Mason Jars - Tips and Warnings
The key to success in canning food at home is knowing which foods are safe to preserve and which are not. Choosing the wrong method and using improper techniques can be deadly.
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How to Find Military Service Records for Veterans
Getting information for official military records is simple using online tools. By providing a little info about your veteran you can discover fascinating details contained in their service records.
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Feet of Clay on Solid Ground Book Review
Former Bishop James Armstrong shares his memoirs about family, his tenure in the ministry, and the circumstances that led him to resign as President of the National Council of Churches.
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Favorite Banana Bread Recipe
This recipe has been great over the years to use up bananas that get too ripe for eating. It remains a family favorite that makes a delicious gift at the holidays or anytime.
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Flight Attendant Trainees and Unexpected Mishaps
Before graduation, Flight Attendant students were required to work an actual flight with real passengers. Sometimes we hit a bump in the air.
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Workers' Comp Versus the Little Guy
Worker's compensation is designed to provide medical coverage when an employee is injured on the job. But what happens years later when the injury worsens and the worker has a different employer?
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Flight Attendant Memories
A former flight attendant shares the inside scoop about practical jokes and on-the-job training for the airlines.
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You Have Been Summoned for Jury Service
When a summons to serve on a jury arrives in the mail, it generates different reactions.
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Chicken and Rice - Easy, Economical, Delicious
Pan-seared chicken, served with a side vegetable and rice, is one of our family favorites. This economical meal of comfort food is hearty, quick and delicious. Make this recipe in 30 minutes or less.
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Intussusception in Dogs and Puppies
Our puppy developed a common health condition that could have been fatal if not treated. Here are some of the signs and symptoms lading to an operation that saved his life.
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Old Time Remedy for Upset Stomach
Whenever a member of our family had a stomach ache, we used this common product found in our medicine cabinet. When supplies ran low, we'd go to the corner store to fetch a refill.
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Elvis Presley, the Man Behind the Image
He was a collector of things: cars, jets, musical instruments, fame. His home at Graceland reveals his personal taste in furnishings and his love for the unusual and unique. But what about the man?
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Navy Life - a Veteran's Story
Enlisting in the United States Navy during World War II was a patriotic, yet dangerous option for teenagers in the nineteen-forties who felt the need to serve our country.
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My Former Life as a Flight Attendant
Often, one small event is enough to change the direction of our lives. One phone call, made while on vacation in Texas, was instrumental in changing my career path and fulfilling a lifetime dream.
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Ode to Dolly Joe - Dog Rescue Stories
Visiting the animal rescue center always presented a difficult decision about which dog to take home. There were so many smiling faces eager to be petted, desperate to have a family, hoping for a loving home.
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Your Perception is Your Reality
Changing the way that we think can change our lives for the better. How to begin? Start during the daily commute to work.
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Drag Racing for the Novice Fan
For motor sports enthusiasts who love the thrill of speed, competition and precision, drag racing has it all. Share the experience here and learn the basics of how it works.