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The Making of The Wizard of Oz

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (R. M. Ziegler) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:45:19 EDT

The Wizard of Oz is celebrating its 70th anniversary. The film almost didn't get made.

Contributor: R. M. Ziegler
Published: Oct 18, 2009

My Personal Experience with Bad Healthcare

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (R. M. Ziegler) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:25:00 EDT

A recent experience made me believe that healthcare needs reform. But I don't think the government will make it any better.

Contributor: R. M. Ziegler
Published: Sep 25, 2009

How to Fry an Egg

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (R. M. Ziegler) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:47:15 EDT

Cooking eggs is one of the most basic of culinary techniques. I set out to master it myself. Or how I learned to make Dippy Eggs.

Contributor: R. M. Ziegler
Published: Sep 19, 2009

Margaret Mitchell and Gone with the Wind

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (R. M. Ziegler) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:07:53 EDT

A profile of the creator of Gone With the Wind.

Contributor: R. M. Ziegler
Published: Sep 18, 2009

Shirley Jackson an American Horror Writer

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (R. M. Ziegler) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:56:12 EDT

Shirley Jackson is probably not the first author to come to mind when someone mentions the horror genre. In her short life, she was a prolific author and a master at horror storytelling.

Contributor: R. M. Ziegler
Published: Sep 18, 2009

L. Frank Baum, Creator of the Wizard of Oz

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (R. M. Ziegler) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:20:04 EDT

Most of us have seen the 1939 film, Wizard of Oz, but little is known about the creator and author of the original stories.

Contributor: R. M. Ziegler
Published: Sep 18, 2009

Explore Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (R. M. Ziegler) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:51:02 EDT

A guide to places to see in Lebanon County.

Contributor: R. M. Ziegler
Published: Sep 18, 2009

Bread Pudding Recipes

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (R. M. Ziegler) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:24:31 EDT

Don't throw out your leftover bread. Make bread pudding.

Contributor: R. M. Ziegler
Published: Sep 08, 2009

Master of Macabre Edgar Allan Poe

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (R. M. Ziegler) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:00:50 EDT

The Master of Macabre laid the foundation for the horror genre. His own life was as tortured as some of the characters he created.

Contributor: R. M. Ziegler
Published: Sep 04, 2009

Book Review: The Hour I First Believed by Wally Lamb

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (R. M. Ziegler) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:09:02 EDT

Wally Lamb's first novel in 10 years is about how an already troubled marriage is affected by tragedy. Like his previous novels, it is a survey of the human condition, how ordinary people deal with obstacles that test their faith and resilience.

Contributor: R. M. Ziegler
Published: Sep 04, 2009

Hemingway's Cats

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (R. M. Ziegler) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:23:04 EDT

American author Ernest Hemingway is probably best known for his stories of macho protagonists, but he also had a soft spot for animals, especially cats.

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Published: Aug 28, 2009

Beauty Secrets of Olive Oil

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (R. M. Ziegler) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:23:02 EDT

Olive oil has been used as a beauty product for centuries. It makes hair silky and frizz-free and is an excellent skin moisturizer.

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Published: Aug 28, 2009

Jon's Amazing Spaghetti Sauce

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (R. M. Ziegler) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:21:49 EDT

This spaghetti sauce is easy to make and much better than jar sauce. The leftovers freeze well.

Contributor: R. M. Ziegler
Published: Aug 28, 2009

F. Scott Fitzgerald: An American Dreamer

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (R. M. Ziegler) — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:40:30 EDT

The Great Gatsby is one of Fitzgerald's best known works. Gatsby is a story about an American dreamer. Some have speculated that Fitzgerald and Jay Gatsby were one and the same.

Contributor: R. M. Ziegler
Published: Aug 23, 2009

A Guide to Choosing the Best Eyeglasses for You

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (R. M. Ziegler) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:37:45 EDT

Gone are the nerdy, coke bottle style glasses. With new innovations and trends stylish, attractive glasses can be worn by all.

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Published: Jul 11, 2009

Writing in the First Person Point of View

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (R. M. Ziegler) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:49:09 EDT

First person point of view is probably the most natural storytelling voice for fiction. Writing in first person POV doesn't mean that there has to be a direct one-to-one correspondence between the writer and character.

Contributor: R. M. Ziegler
Published: Jul 09, 2009

Nutrition Benefits of Dandelions

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (R. M. Ziegler) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:33:19 EDT

The dandelion has been the bane of lawns, but did you know it has more iron than spinach, more beta-carotene than carrots? Includes nutrition information, medicinal and culinary uses.

Contributor: R. M. Ziegler
Published: Jul 02, 2009

Life and Legacy of Ernest Hemingway

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (R. M. Ziegler) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:26:13 EDT

A profile of expatriate writer and Nobel Prize author Ernest Hemingway.

Contributor: R. M. Ziegler
Published: Jul 02, 2009

Rose Petals in a Jar

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (R. M. Ziegler) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:52:51 EDT

When my father died, I thought I would feel liberated and at peace. But now I am alone with no one to please but myself, and I don't know how.

Contributor: R. M. Ziegler
Published: Jun 29, 2009

How to Find Writing Ideas

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (R. M. Ziegler) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:49:18 EDT

To find an unending source of writing ideas, you need to look no further than yourself. Everyone has unlimited writing possibilities.

Contributor: R. M. Ziegler
Published: Jun 29, 2009