The opening lines of a story carry a lot of responsibility. They act as an invitation for someone who’s glanced at the first page of your book to either put it back down or keep reading. Whether you’re just figuring out how to start a novel, or revisiting Page 1 of a first draft, here areContinue reading “How to Start a Story: 11 Tips From Top Editors”
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Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.
The Real Life Story of Noah Noah has fond memories of his childhood and the close relationship he shared with his father, Rick. His dad lived life to the fullest and he was a loved and respected member of the beauty and personal care industry. He worked hard and enjoyed his leisure time entertaining colleaguesContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.”
Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.
The Real Story of Mike Mike grew up in a typical blue-collar family, playing street hockey and pickup football in local parks. He was always a good student and excelled as a three-sport varsity athlete in high school. During his senior year in high school, Mike had surgery to repair a broken wrist due toContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.”
Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.
The Real Story of Judy Judy’s son Steve was a loving son, fiancé, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend. Steve, a gifted musician, also excelled in sports. He earned Dean’s List status in college, and a degree in economics that led to a successful career as a financial advisor. Steve suffered a back injury asContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.”
How to Go Back to College as an Older Student. 6 Tips for Adult Learners.
There are any number of reasons why adults may decide to go back to college, or even to go to college for the first time. Perhaps they worked a trade for many years and want to advance or pursue a new career path. Maybe they couldn’t afford college before, but now possess the resources toContinue reading “How to Go Back to College as an Older Student. 6 Tips for Adult Learners.”
History Lesson Tuesdays: Memorial Day
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2023 will occur on Monday, May 29. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holidayContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: Memorial Day”
Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.
This is the story of Brenda When she was 25, Brenda was in a car crash on her way to the grocery store. After the incident she needed to see numerous doctors and neurologists, and one of them gave her a prescription for opioid pain medication. Brenda doesn’t remember being warned about the risks ofContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.”
History Lesson Tuesday: May 16, 1985. Discovery of Ozone Hole announced.
In the scientific journal Nature on May 16, 1985, three scientists from the British Antarctic Survey announce their detection of abnormally low levels of ozone over the South Pole. Their discovery, commonly known as the Ozone Hole, became a palpable example of mankind’s ability to damage the Earth’s atmosphere as well as one of the most famousContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesday: May 16, 1985. Discovery of Ozone Hole announced.”
IRS audit: What triggers it and what are red flags that increase the chance of being audited
by Elisabeth Buchwald As you work on your tax return, you may be wondering if there’s anything you can do to avoid being audited. When you’re audited by the Internal Revenue Service, it means your return was selected from a batch of returns for a closer inspection. Sometimes returns are selected at random for a closerContinue reading “IRS audit: What triggers it and what are red flags that increase the chance of being audited”
History Lesson Tuesdays: U.S. Declares War on Spain
On April 25,1898, the United States formally declared war against Spain. The Monroe Doctrine, which since 1823 had viewed any European intervention in the Americas as a threat to U.S. security, coupled with the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana harbor, precipitated U.S. engagement. Coverage by Hearst newspapers and the nascent film industry solidified public support for involvementContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: U.S. Declares War on Spain”
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