Smelly Kelly: A Childrens Book

Good afternoon friends and family! "Smelly Kelly" is a children's book inspired by my parrot Kelly. It was written in 1994 with the original illustrations by me. It is unpublished until now - I hope to one day make it a hardcover children's book. It is dedicated to my mother Mary. You will see why it is dedicated to her at the end when I tell Kelly's story. You can read the book here:

Smelly Kelly: A Childrens Book

The Rose Garden at Shinn Park in Fremont, California

One of my favorite places to visit is Shinn Historial Park and Gardens in Fremont, California. This is an article that I published with some of the beautiful photos in the rose garden there. Read the rest here:


The Rose Garden at Shinn Park in Fremont, California

The American Urban Slang Dictionary

Want to know what the younger crowd is saying? Check out my newest article ( hub) about today's "slang" language. This is also one of my entries for the Hub Patron of the Arts November contest. I would love your feedback. Thanks and enjoy!

The American Urban Slang Dictionary

Sun and Moon Photo Gallery- Shinn Park in Google Picasa

One day as the sun went down (my favorite part of the day) I took a stunning photo of the sky in Shinn Park and caught both the sun setting and the moon rising. There was also a flock of blackbirds sitting high in the trees, creating even more interest. I also took this beautiful photo and turned it into 9 more stunning renditions of the original in Picasa:

Sun and Moon Photo Gallery- Shinn Park in Google Picasa

Abused in the Shadows - a Poem

A short poem I wrote for the contest called "Abused in the Shadows" along with a photograph I took. This is the fourth entry into a HubPages contest for a book contract. I would appreciate any and all comments you would like to leave at my article here:

Abused in the Shadows - a Poem

The Baptism

Another short story I wrote with lots of twists and turns. This one has alot to think about as we go about our daily lives. Strange things can happen and how we react can make the difference between life and death.
The Baptism

The Most Interesting Cat in the World

"The Most Interesting Cat in the World":
My latest gallery of cat photos. A parody on the Dos Equis commercial that we all love and enjoy. Have fun reading about "The Most Interesting Cat in the World!".

The Most Interesting Cat in the World

Where's the Baby?

My newest short story. If you enjoy cliff-hangers you will like this one. I have entered the Hub Patron of the arts contest and this is my first entry for the writing contest. All the photos and writing are done by me. I hope you enjoy "Where's the Baby?"

Where's the Baby?

Check Your Clogged Drains for Pesky Roots

We rented a big snake auger from The Home Depot and snaked the entire plumbing system. ALL kinds of garbage came out of the pipes including lots and lots of earthy smelling dirt. Hmmm, we thought, some roots must have gotten into the system. We kept at it and eventually we got the pipes clear and the water flow started to return to normal.
Read the rest of Dorsi's story here at HubPages where she publishes:
Check Your Clogged Drains for Pesky Roots

Allergic Skin Reactions in Dogs - Treating your Dogs Allergy

Untreated allergies in dogs may lead to prednisone treatment
If left untreated, your dogs allergies can become a vicious circle of scratching, biting, itching and misery for your dog. If your dogs allergies get severe, a prednisone shot may be needed to treat a skin bacterial infection and to calm your dogs system down. Read the rest of Dorsi's story here:

Allergic Skin Reactions in Dogs - Treating your Dogs Allergy

Online Private Investigations and Investigators on the Internet

Some statistics on careers as a Private Investigator
Private detectives and investigators can work from home or for a company (21 % of them are self-employed). There will be a big demand for private investigators and online private investigations in the coming years: "Employment of private detectives and investigators is expected to grow 22 percent over the 2008–18 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations" - from the Dept. of Labour website. Read more here:

Online Private Investigations and Investigators on the Internet

Who is Giselle Esteban? And Where is Michelle Le?

Giselle Esteban is in the News - Now where is Michelle?

Giselle Esteban, Michelle's childhood friend, has captured the media spotlight. It's certainly not any spotlight I would ever want shined on me: Giselle has been charged with Michelle's murder. The speculation goes something along these lines: Michelle Le went to take a break from her nursing internship from Kaiser Hayward about 7 pm on May 27, 2011. (it was still light outside) read the rest of the story about my missing co-worker Michelle Le here:
Who is Giselle Esteban? And Where is Michelle Le?

Grizzly Long Hair Feather Extensions

This is the hottest new rage to hit hair design. You can buy hair feather extension kits and do your own hair like I plan to do - or you can go to a salon and have hair feather extensions put in for you. You can also buy the feathers singly or in lots. Check out my article for some great hair feather extension pictures and ideas.

Grizzly Long Hair Feather Extensions

Simple Ways to Cut Costs in Your Home and Save Money

Simple Ways to Cut Costs in Your Home and Save Money

Some easy ways to cut your home costs

Cutting costs in your home doesn't have to be rocket science. In fact, you can start saving money today by using these 5 Simple Easy Tips to Cut Costs in Your Home. Some of these tips you may have already thought about or started using in your home - but maybe you didn't realize just HOW MUCH you could save using some of these cost savings tips. Take a look at the cost comparisons below to help you find out how much money you can save in your home. The savings may surprise you!

Shoulder Pain: The Signs, Symptoms and Recovery of a Dislocated Shoulder

Ouch!! A dislocated shoulder HURTS!!

Getting older really sucks sometimes. Things that normally never happen seem to become more common among those of those of us that are getting OLDER. Take a dislocated shoulder for example - one would think that you would have to fall or do something really bad to dislocate your shoulder, right? Read more here:

Shoulder Pain: The Signs, Symptoms and Recovery of a Dislocated Shoulder

Gardening Analogies: Life Lessons from the Garden

Gardening Analogies: Life Lessons from the Garden: "The Sweet Pea Massacre"
I kind of knew that I shouldn't have pruned them so harshly. I'd been looking at them closely now for two weeks - wondering why they were rioting over the side of their bathtub container, yet still they had no blossoms on their massive tendrils. I thought that I had planted duds, that I wasn't going to get any flowers, or worse yet,that I would have this tangled mess of sweet pea vines just taking up room in my precious soil. READ THE REST AT LINK ABOVE.

Missing Persons: Help Find Missing Nursing Student Michelle Le from Hayward Kaiser, Ca.

This is my latest article I wrote on behalf of my missing co-worker Michelle Le and her family. Please read, re-post and call Hayward Police Dept. at 510-293-5051 if you have any information regarding Michelle's disappearance. And if you would like to help search for Michelle there are search parties under Mark Klaas's guidance that will be out Friday June 17, 18 and 19. The command center is in Hayward.

Missing Persons: Help Find Missing Nursing Student Michelle Le from Hayward Kaiser, Ca.

5 Ways to Save Money for a Car

My latest article with some tips on how to save money for a car.

5 Ways to Save Money for a Car

5 Fun and Funky Laptop Cases and Bags

One of my latest published articles - neat laptop cases for you laptop users.

5 Fun and Funky Laptop Cases and Bags

Saving Money for a Wedding - Budgeting Tips

Saving Money for a Wedding - Budgeting Tips: "A Beautiful Wedding on a Budget
My daughter-in-law and son recently got married and their wedding was both beautiful - and inexpensive. They saved money for their wedding using some savvy budgeting tips and creative negotiating."