Charlene S Noto
Living in Carnation, WA
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Published Content: 89
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On AC since: 05.07.07
Bio:
Charlene, owner of Stitchary!, currently resides with her husband and two labs, Max and Molly, in the US Pacific NW. Enjoying both her writing and her online embroidery shop, she is learning to live creatively with Multiple Sclerosis.
Charlene, owner of Stitchary!, currently resides with her husband and two labs, Max and Molly, in the US Pacific NW. Enjoying both her writing and her online embroidery shop, she is learning to live creatively with Multiple Sclerosis.
Education/Experience:
Erie Community, Shoreline, Programmer/Analyst in a former life, Freelance Writer, Friends of the Library, Jack of All Trades and None
Erie Community, Shoreline, Programmer/Analyst in a former life, Freelance Writer, Friends of the Library, Jack of All Trades and None
Interests:
writing, gardening, health, biking, poetry, nature, MS, Multiple Sclerosis, embroidery, photography, etsy, handmade, indie fashions,
writing, gardening, health, biking, poetry, nature, MS, Multiple Sclerosis, embroidery, photography, etsy, handmade, indie fashions,
Motto:
Take Char, let her stitch and she'll show you some Stitchary!
Take Char, let her stitch and she'll show you some Stitchary!
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Initially based on a writing exercise, these fragments of emotion became cathartic
By Charlene S Noto | Published 8/25/2009
Can I revolt against the very things that also pull me into the fray?
By Charlene S Noto | Published 7/9/2009
A Monchielle on thoughts of summer, childhood and city life.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 6/29/2009
A Huitain variation on the nagging tendencies of temptations.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 6/26/2009
A Cinquain Chain depicting a fear of snakes, or as written in Dune, "Fear is the Mind Killer"
By Charlene S Noto | Published 6/22/2009
The poem is dedicated to the many unclaimed faces at The Doe Network, http://doenetwork.org/cases/unid2.html. May we all be more aware of the lives that touch ours.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 6/16/2009
Is the cost savings in switching to mail order pharmacies worth the health risk of impersonal medicine?
By Charlene S Noto | Published 4/3/2009
A recap and review of the wonderful meal we had while dining at The Triple Door in Seattle WA.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 1/14/2009
Circumstances on parental responsibility have changed with the economy. Here are some suggestions from a Stay-At-Home Dad.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 12/26/2008
When depression looms over the holidays, these tips may help you climb out of that black hole.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 12/23/2008
As baby boomers age and the economy changes, many adults are finding themselves working two jobs. Here are some tips for the caregiver.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 12/23/2008
Hosting a party can be a lot of fun but also a lot of work.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 12/23/2008
A review and thanks to the talented cast and writers of Boston Legal, which ended its television run this fifth season.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 12/23/2008
Tips from a plumber on what you need to know about buying a sump pump.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 12/23/2008
Information and tips to help you deal with Multiple Sclerosis in a loved one.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 12/18/2008
A review of one of Seattle's entertaining treats. A must for tourists and even for you locals to try at least once.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 12/17/2008
Tips on low cost ways to entertain children and encourage indoor activities.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 12/15/2008
Planned Performances for The Triple Door in Seattle WA during the month of January 2009.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 12/15/2008
Information on planed performances at The Moore in Seattle WA during the month of January 2009.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 12/15/2008
Information on the planned January 2009 performances at The Paramount Theater in Seattle, WA.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 12/15/2008
This article contains information on the planned January 2009 performances to be held at the Benaroya Hall in Seattle, Washington.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 12/15/2008
This article contains a nice little list of things we gardeners can all do for our gardens over the long winter months
By Charlene S Noto | Published 12/15/2008
How to redecorate your home and shop for unique but cost effective items.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 12/15/2008
Though important to discover cures, these are a series of questions someone should ask before participating in a research group to combat disease.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 12/15/2008
Here is some information and tips on reducing anxiety in your child and setting safe boundaries.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 12/15/2008
Creating a great diabetic friendly gift basket can make an easy holiday gift if you know what to put in it.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 12/8/2008
Information enabling parents to assist their children in preparing for those college English courses and additional college writing requirements.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 12/8/2008
Is airline flight in your future? Here are some tips to help you maintain your sunny disposition in the face of insurmountable odds.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 12/1/2008
Do you have a gardening enthusiast on your Christmas list? Here are some perfect stocking stuffer gifts for the green thumbs in your life.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 11/28/2008
Do you have an embroidery or cross-stitch enthusiast on your Christmas list? Here are some perfect gifts for their Christmas stocking.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 11/26/2008
A discussion on various aspects of plagiarism, designed to assist those doing their own publishing or writing their high school or college essays.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 11/24/2008
A special poem for the Chrismas Season
By Charlene S Noto | Published 11/22/2008
Information from the area's churches on Special Christmas activities in Washington State's Snoqualmie Valley, covering Carnation, Duvall, Fall City and Snoqualmie WA
By Charlene S Noto | Published 11/20/2008
Information on a website helping those looking for ways to volunteer, get together with those agencies needing their help.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 11/16/2008
With the Snoqualmie River already spilling it's banks, here's some thoughts while watching the Tolt River rise.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 11/12/2008
This article, part of the Engaged Writing series, dispels the difficulty myths and opens up the door to gathering good information you can use for your writing.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 11/11/2008
Commentary on the November 8th Trans-Siberian Orchestra's concert at the Key Arena in Seattle WA.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 11/9/2008
If you're in the Snoqualmie Valley and in the mood for some Chinese, here's a restaurant in Duvall WA worth visiting.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 11/7/2008
Though it may appear to be less inhabited, don't let that stop you from discovering the astounding beauty on the American side of the Niagara Falls.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 10/27/2008
While on vacation near Charlotte NC, we decided to treat ourselves to this botanical garden and conservatory in Belmont NC.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 10/20/2008
Tips and Instructions for using Engaged Writing to develop a successful interview for research purposes.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 9/27/2008
Part of the Engaged Writing series, this article looks at logical fallacies and gives examples of what they are and how to avoid them.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 9/18/2008
A poem on regaining our youth, written in a series of iambic sestets, line length of 8 syllables and rhyme scheme of ababba
By Charlene S Noto | Published 9/16/2008
Several common sense suggestions toward raising responsible children in today's society.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 9/12/2008
Describes what an ethnography is, why you would use it and how to create an interesting, rich, piece of writing based on your observations.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 9/8/2008
In December 2005, while writing a paper on marketing, I did an ethnography on the Starbucks in Carnation WA. My observations surprised me and changed my mind about Starbucks.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 9/7/2008
An overview of this community grassroots effort at neighbors giving and recyling their belongings within their neighborhoods.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 9/5/2008
Suggestions and tips on selecting the appropriate form for your writing; explaining the difference between formal and informal writing.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 8/30/2008
Tips on the multiple tools found in persuasive essays: Expository writing, research and review can all be put into play.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 8/27/2008
A description and instructions and execution tips for five common embroidery stitches, the satin, stem, lazy daisy, french knot and fishbone stitches.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 8/26/2008
A How-To break out of a writer's block and develop topics of interest to write about, whether for college or high school essays, short stories or news articles.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 8/13/2008
Describing the line-up of free music concerts being performed August 12-September 2, in Carnation Washington.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 8/11/2008
A review of the Chinese restaurant, The Rose Garden, on Meridian Ave. in Puyallup, Washington.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 8/9/2008
Originally written to assist SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) lace making students study needle lace prior to 1600. Revised to include additional information.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 8/4/2008
If you missed Cascade Community Theatre's performance of Shrew'd in Carnation WA you still have an opportunity to catch this delightful play.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 7/29/2008
A review of the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad trip from Mineral, WA to Divide, WA and across one of the largest timber trestles still standing.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 7/21/2008
The fight is once again brewing between the incumbent Republican, Dave Reichert, and the Democrat, Darcy Burner, in Washington state's eighth district.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 7/18/2008
When MS (multiple sclerosis) affects the cognitive areas of the brain, it can create difficulty in thinking, planning, language skills and memory.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 7/13/2008
Differences between counted cross stitch and regular embroidery and instructions for getting started in this craft form
By Charlene S Noto | Published 7/9/2008
A description of how to work with threads when you start your embroidery projects: separating the threads and neatly beginning and ending your stitches.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 7/9/2008
Several tips and ideas for using that bounty of zucchini your garden offers
By Charlene S Noto | Published 7/7/2008
A poem on living between the unpredictiable moments MS (mulitple sclerosis) cognitive issues can bring.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 7/6/2008
Imipramine (often misspelled on the Web as imapramine) can also be found under the brand name of Tofranil. A tricyclic antidepressant, Imipramine has many clinical uses but is sometimes prescribed in low dosages as a sleep aid for multiple sclerosis.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 7/2/2008
A brief overview and description of the international organization called the SCA (The Society for Creative Anachronism)
By Charlene S Noto | Published 7/1/2008
When back problems, multiple sclerosis, arthritis or other mobility challenging illnesses strike, these ten tips may help you to keep gardening.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 6/26/2008
There is an intense beauty seen from the bow of a slow-moving ship traveling on the Columbia River. This view is how Lewis and Clark saw the river that cuts through the Cascade Mountains between Oregon and Washington.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 6/26/2008
Suggestions to reorganize your house by running a successful yard sale or garage sale.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 6/25/2008
A guide to creating a beginner's embroidery kit with essential and optional tools for embroidery. This also makes a great gift.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 6/24/2008
It is not uncommon for those with Multiple Sclerosis to have stiff muscles, muscle spasms or charley-horses - and more uncommonly, but frequent in some individuals - pain. Baclofen is the medicine usually prescribed for these symptoms.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 6/24/2008
A description of my use of the eBook site Fictionwise including ease of use and available titles
By Charlene S Noto | Published 6/23/2008
Some tips for including children into your summer landscaping projects. Make your gardening a family affair.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 6/19/2008
Some helpful suggestions to improve relationships and assist couples in making it through the rough spots every marriage encounters.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 6/13/2008
Answers to Questions on Fructose Intolerance and Fructose Malabsorption.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 6/12/2008
A recipe for zucchini bread, adapted for those with fructose intolerance or fructose malapsorption.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 6/11/2008
For Type 2 Diabetes, particularly for the newly diagnosed, a combination of both medications and changes in diet and exercise regimes may be needed to control the condition.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 6/6/2008
Shown clearly by the Democratic primary, the face of social activism has moved into the world of two plugged-in, online groups. Generations X and Y are now the consumers with ideas, momentum and networking capabilities.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 6/4/2008
Using a tried-and-true system to shop has saved us hundreds of dollars a month in time, money and gas while grocery shopping.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 5/31/2008
All over the country, there are individuals who originally hailed from Buffalo, New York. Though they may be transplanted elsewhere, most of them will tell you they still miss their wings, pepperoni or good-old beef on weck.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 5/29/2008
An overview of the 2008 planned Fourth of July celebrations for the town of Carnation, Washington
By Charlene S Noto | Published 5/27/2008
An overview of the 2008 planned fireworks display for the town of Carnation, WA
By Charlene S Noto | Published 5/24/2008
A discussion on America's rising foreclosures and the subsequent rise of the homeless in America.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 5/22/2008
An article to ease your mind, better prepare you for what to expect and give you some tips for going through your first MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) with the least amount of stress.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 5/21/2008
Written from a fellow gardener who could never get a compost pile going, this article is about how to compost for the lazy or inept
By Charlene S Noto | Published 5/21/2008
So you've been transferred to the Pacific Northwest and don't know about the neighborhoods? Well, here's some info on one of my personal favorites, Carnation, Washington.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 5/21/2008
Some common questions and their answers about the disease known as MS (Multiple Sclerosis).
By Charlene S Noto | Published 5/15/2008
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