smtrego

@smtrego (181)

United States • Age 51

Joined myLot 16 years ago

Freelance writing and so much more

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doing what you love to do.

sencis @sencis (25) • Latvia 15 Apr 13

Writing is one of the things that I love doing, and in many cases it really helps me get through some things and make me understand things I did not really understod before. But how comes that closest writing thing for me was...

writing

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smtrego I don't think it is betrayal of your skills and how you have always felt about non-fictional writing. Remember whether it is fiction or non-ficture, the whole point of your writing is to tell a story, and get your point across to your readers. Just because...

15 Apr 13

i really cannot believe

RandomnessPrincessx3 @RandomnessPrincessx3 (280) • United States 15 Apr 13

I entered my son in a photo contest because I feel it'd be a great experience. Its for Parents magazine. The contest started today. I've asked many people to vote. What I can't believe is my facebook friends. I share meaningful...

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smtrego I know it can be frustrating when that happens. The same type of thing happened to me recently. It seems like when I post something that I REALLY want people to see, I have to nudge them to view it or even let me know they viewed it. Yet other things that...

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Long Distance Love

lizziegee @lizziegee (297) • Philippines 13 Apr 13

I never really believed in long distance relationships before. I always thought if you're going to spend some time apart because of some inevitable circumstances, then break up. If you're meant to be, you can just get back...

long distance

love

relationships

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smtrego I am in a long distance relationship and it is tough at times. Mine is a little different though because we are married and he transferred to another states half way across the country. I have the children here to help pass the time, but that also makes me...

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How to focus our mind on the subject while reading books?...........

sri @gamyam (530) • Hyderabad, India 10 Apr 13

While reading books i feel very happy of learning new things... But i am forgetting few things while reading books... Am i not following the correct way to read them?.... Is there any specific time to read books to keep the...

reading is a good pattern

the ways to read well

to remember points

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smtrego Depending on the subject matter, whether it is leisurly reading or school work, my focus might be different. When its something I want to read, I can read anywhere and don't even hear people talking to me. When it comes to schoolwork, my mind might wander...

11 Apr 13

I decided to take a break

ayeeesha @ayeeesha (1127) • Philippines 11 Apr 13

This has got to be my most unproductive day so far when it comes to online work. I literally did NOT do anything! I was supposed to write several articles for a certain employer, which I haven't even started; I didn't submit any...

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smtrego Sometimes I get like that too. On those kind of days, I do whatever I am in the mood for. Sometimes you just have to listen to your body or your instinct. And when it comes to little ones, cherish what time you do have with them. I know everyone will tell...

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How Much?

Marie Anne @Ldyjarhead (10233) • United States 24 Jun 08

I'm on a fixed income and lost a good percentage of it a few months ago, so I'm scrimping and saving every way that I can. I'm a very frugal person to begin with, but I've had to take it even further than normal. I've been...

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smtrego Honestly, I have no idea how much we use. I do have a few suggestions for you though. Keep in mind that anything plugged in, even if it isn't being used can be using energy. The microwave, oven and VCR clocks, any type of night lights you may have plugged into...

27 Jun 08

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7 Year Itch?

Marie Anne @Ldyjarhead (10233) • United States 30 May 08

No, the 17 year locust (really a periodical cicada, but often confused with the more commonly known name of the locust). I've been seeing the shell/skeleton of this odd looking bug on some of my irises and hanging on to the...

cicada

locust

skeleton

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smtrego Living in Delaware, yes we have to deal with them. We have not seen any so far this year. Like others have said, we had a time a few years ago with them. My husband can't even sleep with the windows open when they are around because they keep him awake. I...

27 Jun 08

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Modern man says... Who am I?

odavonline @odavonline (109) • Philippines 19 Mar 07

...Because you are in Christ, everyone of those characteristics is completely true of you, and there's nothing you can do to make them truer. But you can make these traits more meaningful & productive in your life by simply...

bible

reflection

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smtrego If modern man is asking "Who am I?" about himself, the answer is nothing. Nothing without Christ that is. Everything we have and are was given to us by God. A (wo)man who does not know Jesus, is merely a mortal. A (wo)man who knows Jesus is a winner of eternal...

27 Jun 08

Youth Baseball Lessons (1 on 1 Instruction)

LineDrive @LineDrive (26) • United States 17 Jun 08

How important do you think it is for young baseball players to get personal instruction? I seems that all of the better ball players are receiving lessons from a professional instructor. How do you choose an instructor? Just...

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smtrego If a young baseball player has the opportunity and connections, I think they should go get the professional instruction. I would think like anything else, the parents would want some type of references on the professional. I agree with you that just...

20 Jun 08

Article on the Front Page

sunnflr @sunnflr (2767) • United States 20 Jun 08

Someone here told me about ground report and I started submitting some articles to them. They really do pay as I got my payout last month. Not much because it's only based on page views, but better than nothing. I submitted a...

article writing

ground report

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smtrego I just checked out your story. I think it is very well written. They probably put it on the front page because you are telling about your brother's accident and seatbelt safety without being preachy. You don't make safety the focus of the article. You conveys...

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Check out this storm pic!

walkerkdj @walkerkdj (107) • United States 19 Jun 08

I took this picture last night from my back yard, I think it is really neat looking and just wanted to share it! What do you think of it?

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smtrego That is a great picture. I love watching storm clouds and taking pictures of them. It just shows the power on nature.

20 Jun 08

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Colic baby ?

squirt051305 @squirt051305 (381) • United States 13 Jun 08

My month old baby boy I believe has colic. He cries alot, very gassy, doesn't have a bowel movement w/ every feeding like he did the first 3 weeks, and he gags alot, spits up. He was on Similiac Advance and now he is on Similiac...

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smtrego I feel for you. My youngest is 11 years old and had colic when he was a baby. I was nursing and using formula. The doctor told me to go to soy and stop nursing him. I used Mylicon all the time. He was so bad he didn't even want to be held. He would kick and...

14 Jun 08

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Have Me Committed ...

Marie Anne @Ldyjarhead (10233) • United States 7 Jun 08

... because I've committed myself. In writing. See my blog here: http://ldyjarhead.wordpress.com/ (note to myLot: No monetary gain from this link, I just want opinions!) I'd love to get some feedback!

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smtrego I love it. Of course, you know I was already a fan. I can't wait to see where the journey takes you. Congratulations! (on committing yourself)

7 Jun 08

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Father Goose?

Marie Anne @Ldyjarhead (10233) • United States 7 Jun 08

My husband was mowing this morning and almost ran over a baby robin that had escaped the safety of his nest. He moved it a few times and it kept hopping back in his way, so we put it in a box to keep him from harm. I know, I...

baby bird

baby robin

fledgling

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smtrego How did the worm work? I thought mama regurgitated her food and fed them with that. Of course, I am by no means a bird expert. I can't even tell most birds apart, except for the obvious ones.

7 Jun 08

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My friend is really upset with me and I expected her to understand

neelygal @neelygal (1022) • Bahamas 7 Jun 08

My friend christened her baby last weekend on another island.I am his godmother but I couldnt attend due to financial difficulties.I thought she would understand and she even said she did but ever since she hasnt been the same...

friendship

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smtrego First of all, is the relationship really strained or do you just think it is? Sometimes we may feel there is tension in a situation when there really isn't. You need to let her know that you feel there is a strain on the relationship. Ask her if she is...

7 Jun 08

I love my husband.

magrylouyu @magrylouyu (1627) • United States 5 Jun 08

I included a picture of myself and my husband taken 10 months ago. I could not have asked for a better husband. We got married pretty young. We got married 2 months before I turned 20 and it was also 2 months before he turned...

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smtrego I know it sounds weird not being old enough to drink but being old enough to get married. I got married one month before my 21st birthday. My husband had just turned 29. In October we will be married 15 years. No typo. We have 2 sons together. My husband is...

7 Jun 08

what word end with a POOL?

dianagnes @dianagnes (1088) • Singapore 7 Jun 08

There are swimming pool,liverpool,bloodypool(bloody full) and also kacang pool.What other words in your mind end with the word POOL??

liverpool

pool

swimming

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smtrego How about these? Wading pool Baby pool Cesspool office pool public pool gene pool private pool football pool carpool tide pool spool

7 Jun 08

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