Melanie Hess: Writer and Editor

LIVING WELL Magazine • 8th June 2015

Therapy Dogs (Print and Web)

Dogs work, too. And according to award-winning Therapy Dogs, Inc. tester/observer Barbara Wilson, one of the number one requirements when testing handler-dog partnerships is that the dogs enjoy their jobs. No suit and tie are required, as is common with humans, but Wilson’s eldest therapy dog, Tina, a long-haired Chihuahua, loves wearing her nurses uniform to visit patients at the hospital.

Virtual Vocations • 26th March 2020

63 Home Learning Resources to Keep Kids Sharp

Indefinite closure of schools across the United States has left many parents worried about having enough home-learning resources to keep childrens’ minds sharp while classes are out. If this is you, don’t panic! Meaningful learning is not constrained to the four walls of a classroom or school building.

Texas Living • 2nd November 2015

Designing Dallas - A Cultural Hub

When recently freed slaves founded St. Paul United Methodist Church in 1873, they probably never anticipated that their little corner of Freedman's Town in a then-segregated city, would become Downtown Dallas's cultural hub less than a century later. Today the church is known as the "Soul of the Arts District," but it is not the only place with a creative are.

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Bench • 15th August 2022

How to Calculate (and Use) the Accounts Receivable Turnover Ratio | Accounting

For small business owners like you, succeeding goes beyond simply surviving. And with a few solid years under your belt, your small business is ready to take the world by storm. If you’re ready to say goodbye to those red and barely “in the black” income statements, it’s time to take your business to the next level by learning to calculate, track, and interpret one of the most important financial ratios: your accounts receivable turnover ratio.

Virtual Vocations • 19th March 2020

Tips and Tools for Teaching in a Remote Learning Environment During The New Coronavirus

In their element running bustling face-to-face classrooms, many U.S. teachers are apprehensive as they enter a period of required remote learning, for which very few have had time to fully prepare.

LIVING WELL Magazine • 22nd July 2016

Glass artist Carlyn Ray

2,300 degrees fahrenheit––It’s with this temperature; the temperature of a volcano, that artist Carlyn Ray feels most alive.That’s because it’s also the level of heat that is required to melt glass.

Trust Management • 6th July 2019

Executive Bio

Patrick has a wealth of experience in the New Zealand property sector, through his previous roles with NZX Listed and non listed companies, including at Brookfield Offices Properties, DNZ Property Fund (Stride), and AMP Capital.

Texas Living • 11th October 2019

State Fair of Texas - Magazine Story

Magazine story covers the history of the State Fair of Texas and what we in store for the year it was written.

Virtual Vocations • 29th May 2020

Coworking from Home: 9 Tips to Keep Your Relationship Strong

Spending an extra eight hours a day with your romantic partner probably sounds like a dream—at first. Yet many couples who both work from home find the additional time together makes them lonelier in their relationship than ever before. Why?

Business.com • 20th August 2020

13 Lessons Learned in 13 Years

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Business2Community • 13th April 2020

Working Remotely with Gen Z: Strategies Business Leaders...

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Bench • 3rd August 2022

Bookkeeping for Etsy Sellers: a Guide for Creatives | Accounting

Crunching numbers for hours on end probably wasn’t the future you dreamt for yourself the day you decided to open your Etsy shop. But luckily, you don’t need to be a numbers ninja to stay on top of your bookkeeping. In this guide, we’ll take you through the bookkeeping basics every Etsy seller needs to know, plus tools that can make it all easier.

Remote Work and Jobsearch Advice for Jobseekers • 25th May 2020

Resume Tips for College Graduates with No Work Experience

You get six seconds to convince a hiring manager it’s worth their time to find out more about you...

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The Senior List • 5th June 2022

Core Exercises for Seniors: Build Strength and Improve Stability

In this section, we’ll identify nine senior-friendly core exercises and offer step-by-step directions for correctly performing each...

The Senior List • 20th August 2020

QMedic Cost, Pricing & Packages

In this rundown, I will take a look at the different products offered by QMedic, from their key features and pricing, to monitoring and warranties. *Use of their rather than its was requested.*

Virtual Vocations • 21st May 2020

Why Being Passionate About Your Job Isn’t Everything

Does taking a job where you aren’t passionate about your work make you a failure? Should you really follow your dreams without regard for anything else? Maybe not. If your career isn’t what you were passionate about at 18 or 21, don’t dismay.

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The Senior List • 5th June 2022

Best Mattresses for Seniors with Back Pain in 2022

If back pain keeps you up at night, then it may be time for a new mattress. Older adults are particularly susceptible to back pain as spinal discs, joints, and other body parts age, and a worn-out mattress can exacerbate the resulting pain.

Virtual Vocations • 3rd August 2020

6 Resume Upgrades for College Grads Seeking Remote Jobs

When you’re jumping into the job market for the first time, it’s normal to be nervous. After all, many find the job search process overwhelming and stressful...

Texas Living • 28th July 2019

Iconic Reunion Tower

Colfax Real Estate • 6th July 2019

Colfax Real Estate (Brief Website Overview Commentary + Edits)