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I'm a freelance writer with a background in journalism, professional blogging, and proofreading.
Are you looking for a wordsmith who's committed to getting the job done well – and on time? Drop me a line. I've written news features, book chapters, blog posts for businesses, community news stories, and magazine features. And I've edited e-mail blasts, web copy, flyers and brochures.
I spent two years living in Germany's Black Forest region, so I speak a little Deutsch and maintain a love for schnitzel and bratwurst. I was homeschooled for 12 years and currently teach middle and high school English courses to homeschooled students at two local co-ops. I was an English major in college and I love Jane Austen, William Shakespeare, and the Brontës.
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Residents of Tinley Park, a quiet haven south of Chicago, knew they had a special community, so it came as no surprise when their city was named America's Best Place to Raise a Family by Bloomberg Businessweek in 2009.
McAlester moms and dads rarely want for activities to keep their kids busy and active. The area has plenty of places for play year round, including 14 parks, several public and privately owned recreation centers, a thriving Little League organization, proximity to lakes and lots of fun family events.
' ince babies grow quickly out of one size and into another, moms are always looking for new outfits for their little ones. And excited grandparents, friends and other family members are often on the hunt for the perfect baby gifts. What are some of the best ways to catch customers' eyes and convince them to buy?
Family Entertainment Center Operational Tips The Redemption Toy and Prize Picture By Jessica Leigh Brown Family entertainment centers have a little something for every guest to enjoy, from bowling alleys to driving ranges to go-kart courses, depending on the facility.
Charles “Tuck” DuMond started melting metal when he was a small child. “My dad taught me to weld when I was 6 or 7 years old,” said DuMond. “By 12, I built my first go-cart, sort of a large, off-road thing, and I’ve dabbled in iron ever since.”
John Quillen loves climbing mountains. “It’s a great endeavor,” he said. “It gives you something to stay in shape and train for.” But his passion for climbing sometimes leads him into dangerous situations.
The Fourth of July is the perfect excuse to throw an outdoor dinner party. Whether in a barn, open field or your backyard, dress the table with red, white and blue vintage finds for a patriotic vibe your guests will love.
Wood shavings carpet the floor of Robert Nyert’s shop, where he spends long days sanding, cutting and assembling his woodworking projects. Nyert, who owns Borderland Woodworks on Sevier Avenue, says he started the shop in 2011 to make a living — and to share the tradition of woodworking. “I want to pass along the craft because it’s a dying art,” Nyert said.
Kevin Tucker wants to change the spelling of a common English word. “The way we spell ‘forty’ has always been puzzling to me,” said Tucker, 21, a junior at Johnson University in South Knox. “Why don’t we spell it like other numbers associated with four, such as fourteen?”
Siblings Cheryl Wilson, Nancy Ayres and David King grew up grilling steaks and greeting customers. Their parents, Bunt and Helen King, started Ye Olde Steak House Restaurant on Chapman Highway in 1968. This year, the restaurant celebrates its 45th year in business.
When Shane Tornoe, 18, joined the South-Doyle Rugby Club at South-Doyle High School three years ago, his grades were suffering. “I had a 2.4 average as a sophomore,” he said. Tornoe says participating in the rugby club gave him the motivation to raise his grades. “This year as a senior, I’m getting a 4.1.”
As the early deadline for the completion of Henley Street Bridge renovations came and went in December, South Knoxville merchants watched nervously.