I'm a science fiction writer, poet, wife, and former systems analyst. I've written one science fiction novel and am at work on my second and have a few short stories and two poetry chapbooks. My stories and poems have most recently appeared in Tales of the Talisman,Aoife's Kiss;Tabloid Purposes IV; Kaleidoscope; Dragons, Knights and Angels; Whispering Spirits; Kaleidoscope, Yellow Mama; and Kinships. See www.prazeitsf.com and www.prazeittravel.com for more information.

Golf, hiking, dance, swimming, travel, poetry, art,science, environment,future, technology, gardening
Best Sun and Fun Spring Break Festivals 2009
Looking to find sun and fun during spring break 2009? Consider these festivals, concerts and events in the warm parts of the United States.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1467829/best_sun_and_fun_spring_break_festivals.html
Can NASCAR Racer Kevin Harvick Win the 2009 Sprint Cup Series?
Brief NASCAR driver profile for Kevin Harvick, including 2009 Preview, career recap, and fan information.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1495423/can_nascar_racer_kevin_harvick_win.html
Behold! an Easter Poem
How does rebirth feel to you when you experience it just before twilight, a poem for Easter.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1526305/behold_an_easter_poem.html
How to Make, Attach and Store a Tussy-Mussy Bouquet
Tussy-mussy baby bouquets are miniature bouquets that serve as a decoration, heirlooms and gifts. Learn which flowers to use, how to make them, attach them and store them.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1526783/how_to_make_attach_and_store_a_tussymussy.html
Zesty Orange Chicken Fajita's for Cinco De Mayo
Fajita's are a fun way to serve groups of guests with a variety of food challenges while maintaining the very best Cinco de Mayo tradition -- learn how to do it with ease.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1581461/zesty_orange_chicken_fajitas_for_cinco.html
Hushes -- a Poem About Silence
A poem about silence.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1581957/hushes_a_poem_about_silence.html
Review of Carlos Drummond De Andrade's Poem "Residue"
Read about Carlos Drummond de Andrade, a Spanish language poet with very heartfelt poem of a relationship loss titled "Residue."
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1573671/review_of_carlos_drummond_de_andrades.html
Best Diet Tips and Websites to Help You Reduce Cholesterol
With a family history of heart problems, I care about what I eat. Here's what I've learned about lowering cholesterol including some great sites with menus and recipes.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1580903/best_diet_tips_and_websites_to_help.html
Best Sources for Buying Fishing Rod Racks
Here's the best web sites for buying fishing rod racks and what products they have to offer.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1599394/best_sources_for_buying_fishing_rod.html
Drainage Slope Garden Minimizes Soil Erosion Using Blue and Gold Colored Plants
If you have a downward sloping driveway edge with erosion problems, this garden design may be the answer to your problem.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1580987/drainage_slope_garden_minimizes_soil.html
Best Sources for Buying Fishing Rod Racks
Here's the best web sites for buying fishing rod racks and what products they have to offer.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1599394/best_sources_for_buying_fishing_rod.html
Best Short and Winter Friendly Hikes in the Puget Sound Area
Want an easy, short and minimal elevation gain hiking trail in the Puget Sound area? Try one of these best short and winter friendly hikes.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1895160/best_short_and_winter_friendly_hikes.html
Best Wheelchair Accessible Walking Trails South of Seattle
Several of the best wheelchair accessible, flat or minimal elevation change walking trails in the South of Seattle available for fun and exercise.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1894914/best_wheelchair_accessible_walking.html
Handy How-to Tips for Building a Christmas Website
Provides suggestions for content, scope, tools and design for creating a Christmas website.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/2264897/handy_howto_tips_for_building_a_christmas.html

Alternative -- Cure, Throwing Muses, Nick Cave, Shriekback Classical -- Anything violin or piano Opera -- Il Puritani, Madame Butterfly Folk -- Loreena McKennitt, Kate Rusby Country -- Johnny Cash, Rap -- Wyclef Jean
Oil and Gold by Shriekback : Classic Eighties Music Review
Need some classic eighties music with some meat? Try apocalyptic, evolutionary, thoughtful, danceable Oil and Gold by Shriekback, read more about it in this review.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1563370/oil_and_gold_by_shriekback_classic.html
My Favorite Foods Go to Mars
Silliness about food on a trip to Mars in the form of rhyming couplets.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1622361/my_favorite_foods_go_to_mars.html
Beatles Songs Live on for National Poetry Month 2009
Poem about Beatles songs and how they augment a memoir of my life including Strawberries Fields Forever and Octopus Garden for National Poetry Month 2009.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1637042/beatles_songs_live_on_for_national.html
Cranberries No Need to Argue is a Sign of the Nineties and Beyond?
A review about why the Cranberries album "No Need to Argue" is still popular and worth a look in 2009.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1640558/cranberries_no_need_to_argue_is_a_sign.html

Sf -- Blade Runner, Star Wars, Dance -- Dirty Dancing, All that Jazz, The Turning Point Action -- Raiders of the Lost Ark, Drama -- Paris Texas
Eighties Classic Blade Runner Still Strikes a Chord with Viewers
Need a Harrison Ford, science fiction classic movie of the eighties to spice up your evening? Read more about his movie in my review and find out how to buy it.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1563270/eighties_classic_blade_runner_still.html

sf -- Star Trek--Mostly watching Univision to learn Spanish
Free Things to Do for Mom on Mother's Day in the Seattle Area
Here's some of the best and most unusual and lively free events in the Seattle area happening on Mother's day. Check them out, have fun, and save!
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1592627/free_things_to_do_for_mom_on_mothers.html
Tiger Woods Haiku -- a Challenge Poem for National Poetry Month
A fun thought challenge for National Poetry month, dedicated to golfer Tiger Woods.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1618390/tiger_woods_haiku_a_challenge_poem.html
GMail is Down
A poem for National Poetry Month about when Gmail when down and the effect on users.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1640135/gmail_is_down.html

Sf -- Stephan Baxter Exultant, Orson Scott Card Ender's Game, Isaac Asimov Foundation Series Fantasy -- Tanith Lee, Mercedes Lackey, Lord Dunsany Mystery -- John Sandford, Sue Grafton History -- James Michenor, James Clavell, Leon Uris
Ten Sweet Nothings Make Romantic Christmas Gifts for a Male Lover
Want to make sure that special man in your life is treated well for Christmas? Try these sure pleasers, they cost little and add romance to your life.
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Dying's easy ... choose how to live your life.
College Admission Questions Useful for Preparing for a College Admissions Interview
If you're applying for either an undergraduate or graduate program, one of the last requirements is a college admissions interview. Here's a list of ten commonly asked questions and why they are asked.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1502874/college_admission_questions_useful.html
Make Fun Multi-Use Eco-Friendly Earth Day Invitation Cards Using MS Word
Want to celebrate Earth Day in the most eco-friendly fashion? Try these tips to make your party terrific.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1563454/make_fun_multiuse_ecofriendly_earth.html
Can Obama Regulate Trust in Banks with Bad Business Practices?
My familiarity with WA Mutual is based on two different incidents: one that happened to a friend and one that happened to my husband and me. Both incidents taught good lessons about dealing with your money.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1607561/can_obama_regulate_trust_in_banks_with.html
Stock Market Crash Under Obama and Your 401k Plan
Many what to do about their 401k Plans after the stock market crash and some blame President Obama, here's an explanation that may help and may hurt.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1648372/stock_market_crash_under_obama_and.html
Challenge Your Mind with the Top Ten Unusual United States Museums
What do feathers, cowboys, UFO's, a strange house, missiles, an aircraft carrier have in common? Ten of the most unusual museums in the United States, read more.
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