In this wedding officiant job description, an ordained marriage minister describes what she does, and shares the best and worst parts of performing marriage ceremonies for “nonconformist” couples. Here’s one of the best parts of working as a wedding officiant: “I never encounter Bridezillas!” says Minnesota-based ordained minister Sid Korpi. “By definition, nonconformists shun the over-the-top trappings of a conventional wedding. These couples seek wedding ceremonies that are customized to them, that reflect their history together, and that reveal their personalities and …
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In this online copywriter job description, a professional freelancer describes her work writing SEO (search engine optimized) content. Susan Greene is a successful self-employed writer. Here, she describes her job and offers a bit o’ career advice for aspiring freelancers. “Learn to write content for websites and blogs,” says Orlando-based Greene. “SEO copywriting is where the work is. Writing books, magazine articles, even printed brochures is not lucrative these days, especially for beginning writers. But, the demand for online content is growing, particularly if …
Legal custody arrangements are different in every province and state, but there are some similarities. Here’s a brief summary of who often gets custody of the children after divorce and how the “best interests of the child” affect a judge’s decision. This is part of a paper I wrote for one of my social work classes (I’m working on my Master’s of Social Work at the University of British Columbia). The paper was called Equal Parenting Presumption: An …
Dyslexia is one of the most common learning disabilities, and it doesn’t just affect children. Here are five tips for overcoming adult dyslexia, plus a list of resources for adults with dyslexia.
The symptoms of Interstitial Cystitis are painful, but finding the right treatment helps immensely. Here’s how Val copes with this chronic bladder inflammation, plus her tips for women living with Interstitial Cystitis. “More than 3 million American women have Interstitial Cystitis but it is sort of an under the radar disease,” says this writer and women’s chronic pain advocate. “I didn’t even know what kind of doctor to go to or what questions to ask. It was only after joining …
This list of people who are famous and introverted begins with a description of introverts' personality traits. The actors who are introverts will surprise you!
Leaving an abusive relationship involves five stages of separation for some women who are abused (but not all!). Tina Turner inspired these tips on leaving an abuser.
Whoops! You didn’t expect this page – this is my New Beginnings blog. You were probably looking for one of my Quips and Tips articles, right?
Eight tips for sleeping in a hospital, for patients who want to be discharged sooner - not later! Also, a summary of how sleep disruption affects a patient's healing process.
Toxic female friendships will drag you under and keep you down. These ways to cope with toxic friendships are inspired by quotes from Joan Baez, who knows how hard one-on-one relationships can be.
Knowing what to wear to work is never easy, especially if you’re a female counselor. Here’s what I learned in my counseling practice - I’m working as an alcohol and drug addictions counselor in a residential treatment program for men.
If you want to be a business coach, you don't just need coaching certification - you need to learn the best and worst parts of coaching small business owners.
Do you and your partner touch when you sleep? Research shows what a couple’s sleeping position says about their relationship – it’s a study from the University of Hertfordshire.
Not a shopping list of things to buy. Rather, a checklist for college students that takes care of the most important things, such as health insurance, tuition fees, student loans, and resources for college students.
Last night I dreamt I was diagnosed with lung cancer, and today I learned November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Trusting God during a lung cancer diagnosis...