Lucinda Gunnin
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Living in Carterville, IL
Living in Carterville, IL
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On AC since: 05.24.06
Bio:
Lucinda Gunnin is a reporter and writer in Illinois, who spends her days running a mini-storage complex. She is a staff writer and photographer for a local newszine. She is anxiously awaiting publication of her short stories in Elements of the Soul.
Lucinda Gunnin is a reporter and writer in Illinois, who spends her days running a mini-storage complex. She is a staff writer and photographer for a local newszine. She is anxiously awaiting publication of her short stories in Elements of the Soul.
Education/Experience:
M.A. University of IL (spgfld); Adams State College, Colorado
M.A. University of IL (spgfld); Adams State College, Colorado
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Two days after the election, the primary Democrat challenged to Gov. Pat Quinn finally conceded, but the Republican contest is still up in the air.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 2/4/2010
Sandra Bullock had a great year in 2009, leading Hollywood actresses in gross movie sales and as a reward she is nominated as best and worst actress of the year.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 2/4/2010
Although children particularly love making Valentine's Day cards, a homemade card can be a treat for a recipient of any age.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 2/4/2010
Trying to eat a nutrition-filled and filling diet while living on work-study wages can be a challenge, but here are a few options for planning a grocery budget and eating for less than $35 a week per person.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 1/30/2010
Dr. Phil is one again blasting people for spending too much time on the internet, this time calling the game Farmville "too addictive" and telling a mother she should plant a real garden.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 1/30/2010
I'm an Obama supporter, middle of America and middle of the road political junkie. But a year after feeling hope for change, I'm disappointed and a little distraught.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 1/27/2010
When my husband had his first big article for Seed.com accepted, I was ecstatic. Now, I know what danger lies in having a spouse who writes.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 1/25/2010
Apparently, someone made January 22 the official National Answer Your Cat's Questions Day, so what questions is you at asking today?
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 1/22/2010
Just because you give up gluten doesn't mean you have to forgo all comfort foods when you are feeling ill.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 1/18/2010
Several times in the last year, Farmville publisher Zynga Games has offered special promotions with half the proceeds going to support Haitian charities. Now, they do it again with 100 percent of the money going to earthquake relief.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 1/16/2010
Colwood is one of the newest cities on Vancouver Island, but don't let that fool you. The city has a lengthy history and great outdoor fun for the whole family.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 1/11/2010
A haiku about the one time a year that we welcome snow clouds -- as long as it melts the very next day.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 12/18/2009
A haiku about the real meaning of Thanksgiving. At least, this was Thanksgiving at my grandma's house.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 11/22/2009
Allison Joseph is an African-American poet of Caribbean descent who has gained national acclaim and inspires students at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. This is an article based on an email interview with the poet.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 11/19/2009
I am opinionated and convinced I'm right. I love my country, believe in protecting the underdog and will fight for social justice. No political office for me, ever.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 11/7/2009
A mother begins to have visions of her worst nightmares after a random, meaningless death strikes too close to home.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 11/5/2009
A comment made on an AC article led me to try a new manner of eating. And, so far, it appears to be the healthiest change I've made.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 11/4/2009
Nobody told me upfront that incontinence would be a part of my multiple sclerosis diagnosis. So I lived with it, hid it and suffered from it until I finally talked to my doctor.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 11/4/2009
Fans of vampire novels may find a chilling trend in these novels, the heroine is always the most attractive human that the creatures of the night have ever seen.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 10/19/2009
Talon Falls has been a staple of Halloween haunted houses in Kentucky for a decade, but this year, the evil community wants to welcome you to its Asylum.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 10/10/2009
Growing up in Michigan, Halloween had an entirely different connotation that it has other places. Firefighters are as busy as children on October evenings in Detroit.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 10/9/2009
PopCap Games has given their Bejeweled Blitz for Facebook a facelift and oh, is it pretty! But ignore the fancy flames and concentrate on speed to get the new truly high scores.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 10/9/2009
The Zynga Games team has put together a great opportunity for Farmville players to give back to starving children with a little donation that profits the donator as well.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 10/8/2009
FarmVille is an extremely popular game on Facebook, so the new farmer or even the more experienced virtual farmer might need a few hints to make more money and get more stuff via FarmVille. consider this your guide to FarmVille.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 9/25/2009
Award-winning reporter and news anchor Angie Wyatt introduces us to her newest creation "Timmy the Tractor: His Hay Day", a book for young children about teamwork, colors and shapes on the farm.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 9/23/2009
At just 150 calories, Healthy Choice Caramel Ice Cream Sandwiches are a perfect mid-afternoon snack or late night dessert without ruining your diet.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 9/17/2009
If you've already decided to cheat and buy a paper to help you get through a class, then you should know how to decide where to buy it.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 9/16/2009
After a weekend of spinning my own articles for a marketing program, I've reached some conclusions about black-hatters.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 9/16/2009
Edwards Singles offer a portion-controlled warm dessert option that takes less than a minute to make. The price is right too!
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 9/16/2009
ABC overheard the president call Kanye West an jackass, so should they report it. Should the President say it?
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 9/16/2009
Setting aside the various roles she has played over the years in the WWE, former wrestling CEO Linda McMahon is running for the Republican nomination to be the next Senator from Connecticut.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 9/16/2009
With everyone looking for a few extra dollars in the current economy, have you considered this use for your writing talent: research papers. College students across the world will pay well for you to do their work.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 9/15/2009
After a chilly day shopping, Emma scans through her scrapbook and makes some Halloween treats for her favorite people.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 9/10/2009
My teenage daughter is now on Facebook and the realization hit me that I need to change my Facebook practices.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 9/3/2009
Wanchai Ferry launched its new freezer dinners in July, 2009, to offer couples an inexpensive and easy alternative to order in Chinese take-out.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 9/2/2009
Peopleofwalmart.com is new website poking fun at Walmart shoppers in pictures, but the result is not nearly as funny as it should be.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 9/2/2009
On the afternoon of Sept. 1, gmail service wouldn't connect and most users received a message regarding a server error. How many people did it really affect?
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 9/1/2009
If you've beaten all your friends at Bejewled Blitz and want to try something a little different, consider Jungle Jewels by Game Duell.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 9/1/2009
Her afternoon nap interrupted by a spider outside the window, Rain contemplates how to get it.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 9/1/2009
Marvel and Disney announced today that the Mickey Mouse empire has acquired the 5000 characters of Marvel.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 8/31/2009
Health officials are warning that the fall flu season could bring back a resurgence in the swine flu and pregnant women may be particularly at risk.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 8/20/2009
Prenatal care doesn't need to wait until you feel the tiny flutterings of your baby's life beginning. In fact, it should start before he's even conceived.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 8/11/2009
As a young woman lies in bed reading, her dreams appear on her doorstep.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 8/11/2009
London psychiatrist is trying to gather support among other mental health professionals to begin offering online therapy or perhaps even in game therapy for players addicted to the World of Warcraft.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 8/4/2009
A second death from pneumonic plague has led Chinese officials to quarantine an area for 17 miles around the vilalge of Ziketan.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 8/3/2009
Rening a storage unit can be an endless expense unless you are smart about when and why to rent offsite storage.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 8/1/2009
Amanda Bonnen posted a tweet to 20 of her closest friends which may end up costing her $50,000.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 7/30/2009
If was written or directed by Tim Burton, I've probably seen it. If he produced it, I've probably seen it. Here are my favorites by the director of the upcoming "Alice in Wonderland."
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 7/29/2009
The first trailers for Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" have been released and there are plenty of familiar faces in the cast.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 7/23/2009
Famed horror director and Spiderman director Sam Raimi has agreed to bring Blizzard Entertainment's World of Warcraft to the theaters everywhere.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 7/22/2009
A Missouri truck dealer is giving away a voucher for an assault rifle to anyone who buys a truck. Seem like a good idea to you?
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 7/17/2009
On the job this week, I had to leave my comfy wireless router behind and try to use the new USB 1000 Verizon's wireless anywhere service. I missed my DSL.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 7/17/2009
Grant's Farm, the St. Louis Zoo, the Anheiser-Busch factory tour and more can provide a quick diversion from baseball during All-Star Week.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 7/10/2009
Images of religious icons appear around the world and are investigated as miracles, so what about an image of Michael Jackson?
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 7/7/2009
Sarah Palin resigned and the left-wing blogs went crazy wanting to attach a nefarious reason for it. Maybe it's just smart politics.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 7/4/2009
Rob Thomas' new hit single "Her Diamonds" is a devastatingly accurate look at the world of autoimmune disease and the people who love those who suffer with it.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 7/3/2009
Credit card processing for retailers across the globe was halted Friday morning because of a fire at Authorize.net, by noon central time the company still could not estimate when its services would be fully restored.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 7/3/2009
Laura Benedict's second novel, the supernatural thriller Calling Mr. Lonely Hearts, has a deceptively romantic title and nothing romantic at all about the plot.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 6/25/2009
Do you Farkle? Playing this dice game on Facebook is a great stress-reliever and another way to network with your friends.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 6/25/2009
Tammy Waters is a busy lady, but after a huge and unpredicted storm ravaged her region, she donned her boots and vest to help her neighbors.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 6/18/2009
The first Shawnee Energy Festival is scheduled Jun 27 & 28 to offer southern Illinoisans a chance to learn more about saving energy and tapping into renewable resources.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 6/18/2009
The newest version of Bejeweled, Bejewled Blitz, is creating addicts across Facebook as people try to out do themselves and their friends. Here are some tricks to score higher.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 6/13/2009
A small life sparks thoughts on the cruelty on nature and man's role within it.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 6/4/2009
Straight line winds of more than 100 miles per hour tore up six Southern Illinois counties on May 8, causing major structural damage to a minimum of 260 homes and costing local government in excess of $26 million.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 6/3/2009
Recently, I spent five days without electricity after a massive storm. Here is a list of gadgets I want before it happens again.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 5/20/2009
The recent meso-cyclone in southern Illinois is dredging up painful childhood memories and forcing me to re-evaluate the way I shop.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 5/15/2009
After four days with no electricity, I have started to recognize the truly important things in life: hot water and refrigeration.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 5/12/2009
A once in a lifetime weather event hit southern Illinois Friday afternoon causing widespread damage and power outages.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 5/10/2009
The first ever inland hurricane struck southern Illinois Friday afternoon and caused massive damage across three counties.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 5/10/2009
Nothing destroys a holiday faster than a sick loved one, so here are some tips to keep your cat safe this Easter.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/28/2009
Sometimes, you really do need to see the sheep art to believe it.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/19/2009
The Southern Illinois Sufi Community operates a secret little park on Carbondale's northwest side, offering neighbors a place to garden and kids a place to play.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/18/2009
Inflammatory breast cancer is one of the most rare forms of the diseases known collectively as breast cancer and one of the most aggressive. It is often misdiagnosed.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/13/2009
Some lessons are best taught by those who know what they are doing and sometimes you just have to elarn by trial and error, and error, that gardening is not a hobby for you.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/12/2009
Folding laundry on the countertop and playing video games during work hours might not be the usual concerns in a professional office, but what if that office is in your home?
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/3/2009
More than 4 million pets are destroyed each year at shelters in the United States because they have no homes. February 24 is the national Spay Day USA with vets offering reduced prices to save pets.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 2/19/2009
Everyone seems to have a tale involving the roommate from hell, so here's a measuring stick to see how your bad roommate measures up.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 2/12/2009
Aldi's Food stores just opened a new store in Carbondale. Here's a look at the grand opening and how much I saved with Aldi's.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 2/12/2009
While the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is well known for the speech he gave in August, 1963, it is a letter that he wrote in April of the same year that set forth the game plan for civil rights and inspired a revolution.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 2/3/2009
The krewe is a social club in New Orleans and key to understanding the symbols and fun of Mardi Gras.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 2/3/2009
The winter storm arriving January 26 left portions of Southern Illinois under snow and ice for 4 days and many without power.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 1/30/2009
NBC has rejected an advertisement by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals as being too sexy to air during the Super Bowl.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 1/28/2009
Pres. Barack Obama signed an executive order today requiring that the military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, be closed within the next year.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 1/22/2009
In a ceremony honoring both the dreams of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the hopes for the first African-American president, the Southern Illinois Unity Committee awarded Mrs. Donna Haynes the 2009 spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King award.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 1/19/2009
Many brides and their mothers presume that planning a wedding is an easy task and anyone can do it. The truth of the matter is that hiring a wedding planner can save you money and stress.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 1/14/2009
With Oprah Winfrey's thyroid disease in the news, more attention than ever has been focused on this hard to detect and often overlooked disease which strikes many women.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 1/14/2009
Taking a trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras can be the vacation of a lifetime if it is planned well in advance and the necessary precautions are taken.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 1/12/2009
The care and operation of a basic kitchen appliance shouldn't be difficult, but if that appliance is your garbage disposal it may be more complicated than you think.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 1/12/2009
Applying for financial aid is intimidating for most first time college students, but the process can be simple and easy.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 1/8/2009
Saving energy and saving the planet doesn't have to mean pocket mulching and weeks worth of effort. Here are some simple tips to go green(er).
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 1/8/2009
Everyone knows that spaying your cat prevents kittens, but it can also prevent some forms of cancer and make her much easier to live with.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 1/8/2009
The Pomona Winery is one of the most unique members of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail as no grapes are ever used to produce Pomona wines.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 1/8/2009
Preparing for winter storms should be done ahead of time, but even the best prepared people may need some last minute emergency preparedness. Here are the things to do with the storm coming.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 1/5/2009
Learning to drive in the midst of snow and ice doesn't ahve to be terrifying, but it does take some practice and knowledge
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 1/5/2009
Comedian Al Franken will be named a Minnesota senator elect on Monday according to published news reports.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 1/5/2009
Everyone ahs received a gift that while it was perfect for somebody was less than perfect for them. Here's how to recycle the gift with class and style.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 12/15/2008
Here's an interview with Crystal Gayle about her music, her hair and her memories of Christmas. She also shares her deep respect for Angelina Jolie and mothers everywhere.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 12/12/2008
As we face an uncertain economy, many people are facing the need to cut back over the holidays. Here are some great hints from women in southern Illinois and Pennsylvania and from country music superstar Crystal Gayle.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 11/26/2008
Former Herrin Mayor Ed Quaglia began the tradition in 1988, wanting to share his blessing. Now, the memorial Thanksgiving dinner in his name is a community event, feeding the hungry on the holiday.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 11/20/2008
Alone in the night, is there anything more frightening than an intruder in the house? A bit of a fright for Halloween.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 10/13/2008
Dr. Eugenia Poulos is concerned that people who tan easily may not understand the damage that sun worshiping does to their skin permanently.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 9/19/2008
As part of his effort to balance the Illinois state budget, Governor Rod Blagojevich announced last month that he would be closing several state historic sites. Here's a guide to enjoying them before they're gone.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 9/19/2008
Hurricane Ike diminished some as it moved inland, but was still a tropical storm as hit Illinois and left 50,000 people without power.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 9/16/2008
Kim and Clifton Howell agreed before they got married to raise a few bison. This year they have 75 calves and a booming business selling the meat in addition to their real jobs.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 8/14/2008
Lori and Jon Geiger knew what they were getting into when they offered to foster Onyx, a rescued former greyhound racing champion. They had loved and owned a greyhound previously. Then, they too became failed fosters and Onyx was home.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 7/29/2008
There are some conversations that you can have with a fellow mother that no one else will understand. Recently, I was reminded of why new moms need to talk to old mom to swap stories.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 7/22/2008
hewre's a way to appreciate a vacation day in my hometown. Come visit and take in a day in Carbondale, or plan a similar staycation in your hometown.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 7/21/2008
In a summer with pirates, Spider-man and Transformers, talking about what movie you must see this summer is difficult. Here's a run down on some of the ones worth your money.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 7/18/2008
When Lauren Herold retired from her job as fulltiem landscape architect in Los Angeles, she knew she wanteds to do something completely different. What she foudn was a 75-acre farm in Southern Illinois, a couple beagles and a new art form.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 7/11/2008
Jerri and Mark Sanders built their horse barn intending to train cutting horses, but the enterprise grew to a training center for teens and pre-teens participating in the Illinois Junior Rodeo and spot for pleasure riding.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 7/7/2008
One of the hottest new applications on MySpace gives people a chance to buy their friends and convert them to human pets. Here are the details and why it's so popular.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 7/2/2008
The allure of the citizen-journalist is widespread, but without proper regulation by Internet providers, writers could face a reckoning soon.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 6/4/2008
Living on a budget does not always mean living on pinto beans and corn bread. Here are some tips for saving money and still living and enjoying your life.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 5/29/2008
Myanmar and China both suffered devastating natural disasters in the last two weeks, but only China is openly and graciously accepting the world's help in recovering.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 5/19/2008
Sometimes I cannot begin to express my disbelief and anger over the mean-spiritedness and stupidity of people. This happens on a personal and national level, and it makes no sense.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 5/16/2008
Sure, GTA IV is controversial. It wouldn't be a Rockstar game if it weren't, but this edition features a nicer main character with some actually redeeming qualities.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 5/7/2008
My cat, Rain, is spoiled, but generally behaves within the guidelines we demand from her. When she varies from that, I look for an explanation and this time, it was a minor earthquake upsetting her world.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 5/5/2008
A memory of my continuing love of the glory an pageantry of the Kentucky Derby and most especially, of the horses.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 5/3/2008
Last summer, I tried Lexapro and then three other anti-depressants. The side effect were depressing, quite literally.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 5/2/2008
Being awakened by an earthquake is a new experience, but it was the mid-morning aftershock that rattled my nerves.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 4/18/2008
The Democratic debate Wednesday featured questions regarding Barack Obama's ties to William Ayers and the Weather Underground. Here's what they should ahve asked.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 4/18/2008
Recently, I've noticed that Hollywood seems to be getting sloppy regarding the setting of their films. Here are a couple examples.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 4/15/2008
Diary of the Dead is the latest in the "of the Dead" series created by writer and director George A. Romero.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 4/2/2008
This is a story about a 22-year-old woman being deployed into the War on Terror. She is a mother, daughter, friend, writer, and more. But Bekkah will tell you she's "Just a Soldier".
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/27/2008
Shannon and Phil Brackett returned home Saturday after a three day evacuation due to flooding, but they don't know yet how bad the damage is.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/26/2008
The death toll of American soldiers in Iraq reached 4,000 this week, but is anyone paying attention to the other costs?
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/25/2008
Everything I needed to know in life, I learned from my mother and I'm not certain she even knew she was teaching me.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/24/2008
Crab Orchard Creek in southern Illinois overtopped its banks Wednesday and the water went to the closest, lowest place it could find -- a trailer parkw ith more than 70 households that were evacuated by boat.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/20/2008
Major highways and city streets were closed for portions of Tuesday and Wednesday as rain filled creeks and rivers to overflowing.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/19/2008
Like it or not, Christian fundamentalist believe in sin and that sin has repercussions. A lack of blessing for the nation is one of them.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/19/2008
The Chinese government is censoring internet access to footage of the recent uprising in Tibet. Soon, they will deny it ever happened.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/18/2008
Several local governments, schools and private businesses in Illinois are impacted when the state refuses to pay its bills, but still the state refuses to listen.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/17/2008
The entire country may not have met the official requirements for entry into a recession, but here in the Rust Belt, we've been there for awhile now.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/17/2008
Geraldine Ferraro resigned from the Clinton campaign this week after saying Obama wouldn't be winning if he were white. What if she was right?
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/14/2008
Just over a year ago, I had minor abdominal surgery, and all was well until I went into recovery. Then, my blood pressure, which had always been on the low side of normal, skyrocketed.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/14/2008
Sean Hannity's campaign to judge Barrack Obama by the company he keeps seems to be gaining strength, but it is just more smoke and mirrors.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/13/2008
A few hundred people gather every spring in Nashville to celebrate body art and horror movies. This year horror writer and director George A. Romero will be one of he major attractions.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/12/2008
On March 4, E. Gary Gygax died at his home in Geneva, Wisconsin. Though I did not feel the overwhelming hero worship for the creator of Dungeons & Dragons, i mourn the loss of his creative spirit.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/12/2008
Trying to figure out hpw to pay the right amount of taxes to keep yourself and the IRS happy can be tricky business, but here are some good tax tips and deductions for the home-based writer.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/11/2008
They knew the consequences and broke the rules anyway. Therefore, Michigan and Florida are not entitled to have delegates in August.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/10/2008
Campaign signs left over from the Illinois presidential primary are a hot commodity in Uganda.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/10/2008
At my husband's insistence, I went to the spa and got a pedicure and now, I may never paint my own toes again.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/7/2008
The IRS can be very helpful when you have need advice and assistance with tax issues.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/7/2008
Just fewer than a dozen Carbondale area residents, gather on Tuesdays at the Unitarian Fellowship to learn music and socialize, preparing for their next encore.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/5/2008
Even in Carbondale, housing projects can be a bad place to raise teenage boys, so this mother decided to do something about it.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/5/2008
Activists in Carbondale, Illinois, want to change the name of a local street to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King. The idea is worthless and should be rejected.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 3/3/2008
Just once, wouldn't it be nice if you teenager behaved like you cat--cleaned her plate, ate her veggies and waited until you left home before she started breaking the rules?
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 2/21/2008
Several inches of ice still coat the trees and power lines of southern Illinois and 7,000 people are without power. Would you be prepared to be one of them?
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 2/13/2008
After five years of planning, the Department of Energy awarded FutureGen to Illinois last summer. Now, they have stripped funding and insulted Illinois.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 2/7/2008
Dawn Vogel's Etsy shop has gifts appropriate for any holiday and the slight off-center gifts for yourself as well.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 2/7/2008
Here are some observations from living with an obsessive compulsive spouse.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 2/7/2008
Super Tuesday will finally thin the herd for the Republicans, but still leave us without a candidate. On the Democratic side, an Obama win in California or New York cinches his lock on the nomination.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 1/29/2008
I have now spent 18 months making my living exclusively as a freelance writer. Here are some things I learned:
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 1/2/2008
If the credit cards are not maxed out from Christmas 2007, today is a great dya to start thinking about Christmas 2008.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 12/24/2007
A three mile drive through the lights and a weekend visit to the Expo Hall at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds will add a little light to anyone's holidays.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 12/16/2007
Here is a list of my favorite movies of the year, plus a few that didn't make the list, but came close.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 12/11/2007
Fans of the Stephen King novella "The Mist" will like most of the movie, but to avoid having the entire experience ruined, leave before you see the director's rewrite of the end.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 12/10/2007
Here are some easy ways to lower your heating bill this winter as the chill sets in and oil prices continue to rise.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 12/6/2007
Ann Vinson of DeSoto, Illinois, is one of those people: the ones that can find a creative outlet in just about anything and she can probably sell it too.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 12/4/2007
The Hoosiers came to play basketball and the Minutemen to play football. The Salukis were ready for both, but this time, it was the football Dawgs making the record books.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 12/2/2007
Here are the lessons I learned about diagnosing a cat's illness after my cat was struck with a sudden limp that had nothing at all to do with her leg.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 11/30/2007
Carbondale Elementary School District #95 has a two-year old language immersion program designed to break down barriers and help Spanish-speaking students get a little help from their classmates.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 11/23/2007
For local medical providers, Abundant Resources is a chance to give back to their communities doing what they do best, healing the sick. For the community, it's a godsend.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 11/23/2007
Free Again Wildlife Rehabilitation Shelter takes injured and orphaned animals, usually as a result of interaction with humans, and teaches them to be wild and free again.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 11/12/2007
Carterville has been waiting for five years for the state to fund its share of building a new high school there. They may have to continue to wiat.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 11/11/2007
Herrin schools each met the requirement of the NCLB law, but as a district, Herrin is failing. Here's how that happens.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 11/11/2007
After five years of no state funding for school construction, southern Illinois schools needing new facilities were getting desperate. This week, five school boards banded together to do something about it.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 11/9/2007
Illinois lawmakers took until mid-August o pass a budget bill, but still haven't passed a law to implement it. That means state funds ar enot being allocated as intended.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 11/9/2007
In a legislative manuever best described as editing, the Illinois House passed a bill last month to restore special education funding to previous levels.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 11/8/2007
Lyn Flahardy and Janet Russell waited until retirement to take up power-lifting, but they're good at it.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 11/5/2007
Menopause can be miserable, but a little preparation and hormore replacement therapy can make it a little easier.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 11/5/2007
Humorist and author Deb DiSandro likens life to a series of handbags and tells women that they need to give up the stress of being a perfect everything.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 11/5/2007
Freecycling can help you save old loved items from the landfill and give them a new home, with someone else to love them.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 11/5/2007
Pass Your Plate is part of a growing trends of make it and take it food shops where custoemrs are given the ingredients and the utensils to make dinner and take it home.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 11/2/2007
Gail West isn't one of Southern Illinois' good ol' boys, but she's getting to know them as she shows them how the new woman in town recruits employers, businesses and investment.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 10/30/2007
Emergency preparedness is changing in a world threatened by pandemic and international terrorism, but the California wildfires are just another example of why it helps to "Be Prepared."
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 10/30/2007
Half the women over age 50 will face injury related to oesteoporosis and many will die as a result of complications, but here's what you can do to fight it
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 10/30/2007
Danella Dimmick has been teaching for years and her class helped her get through the hardest time in her life, the loss of her son
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 10/30/2007
Peter Paul has a serious axe to grind against Bill and Hillary Clinton, but that doesn't necessarily mean that his accusations are false. All the buzz about Paul's documentary is definitely deserved.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 10/29/2007
Efforts to protect endangered species and prevent logging may be hindering the ability of the U.S. Forest Service to do their job and prevent massive forest fires.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 10/26/2007
Making a decision to eat healthier and buy organic can be done on a budget, but it takes a little planning and creative meal choices.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 10/25/2007
Every time fires threaten California communities, it seems like someone says, "That's what they get for choosing to live there." So, I want to know, who lives where there are no natural or manmade threats?
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 10/23/2007
Dr. Barlas believes that an alternative readingof the Qur'an shows that Islam was never emant to be a misogynistic religion, demeaning to women. This is from her presentation at Southern Illinois University In Carbondale.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 10/1/2007
Many of the make overs on TLC's "What Not to Wear" feature women who complain they never spend money on themselves. Here's an option to get a wardrobe that's nearly as nice for a fraction of the price.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 9/25/2007
I love TLC and Bravo, but here are some shows I wish they would make.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 9/25/2007
Margaret was interviewed by WSIU-TV in Carbondale, Illinois, for the local supplements to Ken Burns' "The War".
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 9/24/2007
Helena Kelton, now almsot 90, remembers what it was like for a divorced mom looking for work in world War II. Kelton was interviewed for a local segment to accompany "The War" on PBS.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 9/24/2007
Juanita and Walt Ramsey wee newleyweds in September 1942 and both made their own contributions to "The War".
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 9/24/2007
Nestled just off Giant City Road, there is a park that takes children back to a time that never was with dragons, goblins and other mythical beasts.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 5/1/2007
An abandoned duffel bag disrupted classes in two buildings at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale on Wednesday while police investigated the threat.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 4/26/2007
Identifying the potential threats to school children may be as simple as preventing the damage that they do to one another. Here's how one family faces the brutality in schools.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 4/19/2007
Piloric stenosis is the second-leading reason for childhood surgeries, but almost no one has heard of it.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 4/19/2007
Ancient instrument is big business in Chicago and Salt Lake City, but don't expect to walk in a buy one.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 4/18/2007
Like many people, I have been guilty of judging based on first impressions, but maybe it's time we stepped back and took a second look.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 4/18/2007
Joyce Hesketh knows that music does more than tame the savage beast, it also helps heal the mind and body and she's out to prove it.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 4/18/2007
St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois, was facing the same nursing shortage as medical facilities around the country. Then, they got creative.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 4/18/2007
Herrin, Illinois, has a storied past as a racial hotbed and playground for the gangs of the 1920s. Now, the city library provides an excellent resource for those who want to study it.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 4/18/2007
Mount Vernon is sometimes considered the northern gateway to all things Southern Illinois. At the crossroads of Interstate 64 and Insterstate 57 and just a few miles south of Interstate 70, the community hopes to draw people southward.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 4/18/2007
The fifteenth annual Herrinfesta Italiana will be celebrated the week of Memorial Day and the food and entertainment make it a top notch festival for a low price.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 4/18/2007
People, usually the unpublished, keep telling me that to call yourself a writer, you simply have to write. I respectfully disagree.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 4/17/2007
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