Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition, defines homeless as "having no home or permanent residence."  Although it is a good definition and a major cause of homelessness, the definition covers the tip of a towering iceberg.  Homelessness is much more than being without a home. Expanding on the Meaning  There are different degrees of homelessness and different

Homelessness is a broad, complex, and sensitive topic.  To make the topic manageable, I will be writing a series of short articles. The homeless is a diverse and grossly misunderstood group.  My goals are to help sort out the population and bring more interest, compassion, and understanding to their plight and issues. A series of articles will break down the topic in categories,

With a desktop or laptop and a software program, the writing process is easier and faster.  All you have to do is fire up the computer, open up a Microsoft Word program, and let the creative juices flow.  No more notebooks, trash cans overflowing with crumpled up papers, pens running out of ink, writer's cramp, and you get to stare at a blank screen instead of blank paper when writer's

I'm a fan of Nora Ephron.  I enjoy her books, her movies, her blog entries at The Huffington Post, and her recipes. In 2007, I was in the library and happened to see her book titled I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts On Being A Woman.  At the time I read the book, I gave little thought to my neck.  It was an issue that could wait.  Fast forward five years and my