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Richard L. Meister Jr.

Richard L. Meister Jr.

living in Otis Orchards, WA

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Richard has been a part-time freelance writer since 1986. He has also worked as a full-time writer and has taught an adult writing class for a local college.

Education/Experience: Spokane Community College/AA degree; The Institute of Children's Literature Course; Writer's Digest's Short Story Writing Course; Writer's Digest's Advance Writer's Workshop; Past National Vice President of Composers, Authors and Artists of America

Interests: Humor, aviation history, writing

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Product Review: Neuton Battery-Powered Mower

Tired of changing the air filter, spark plug and oil as well as running to the gas station every time I needed gas, not to mention the fumes, noise and pull starting the thing, I decided to buy an ele...

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Freakin' Mayberry

When Harry jumped off a train in what he called, "freakin' Mayberry," he got more than he bargained for. Much more.

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Product Review: Foster's All Natural Pickled Asparagus Spears

I love asparagus, but I had never eaten pickled asparagus before. Read this review and discover what I did.

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Why I Bought a Purple Cross Plan

Death. Most people don't like to think about it. There is one thing certain about death--it is in everyone's future. And the time to think about it is now.

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Holiday Quiz: Ten Quiz Questions About United States Holidays

How much do you really know about United States holidays?

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Funny Things Said

I just read a couple of articles by Angela Russell on the origins of sayings and, for some reason, they got me thinking about some of the funny things I have heard.

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Product Review: Gilmour Gardening Innovation's Adjustable Oscillating Sprinkler Model 8800D

The Gilmour® Gardening Innovation's Adjustable Oscillating Sprinkler is an oscillating sprinkler which the oscillating tube can be adjusted left or right, as well as how wide or narrow the spray ...

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Ten Disadvantages of Being a Bachelor

Attention women: Make sure your husband/live-in boyfriend reads this!

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Tips for Starting Your Car on a Cold Morning

One of these frozen mornings I'm going to wake up to va-rrooom, va-rroom, va-BANG-CLANG-CLANG-CLUNK-dinga-linga-ling. "YOU STUPID @#%&! CAR!"

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Ten Advantages of Being a Bachelor

Warning to women: Don't let your husband/live-in boyfriend read this!

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Aviation History: Spokane Sun-God

The Spokane Sun-God played an important role in aviation history. It was the first airplane to make a non-stop transcontinental round trip flight.

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Aviation History: Spokane Sun-God

The Spokane Sun-God played an important role in aviation history. It was the first airplane to make a non-stop transcontinental round trip flight. Read about the return from New York to Spokane, Wash...

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Bugs: You've Got to Love Those Creepy Crawlers!

It happened a few years ago on a cool 80 degree day while driving home from a fun huckleberry excursion. A day the temperature stayed below 100 degrees.

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Ten Things a Woman Can Do to Catch a Good Man

Most women think men are only interested in one thing: sex, sex, sex, sex and more sex. So they become confused when they sleep with a man and he doesn't stick around. Here are ten tips that might hel...

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Gas Station Daze: Part 5: He'll Never Do that Here, Again

The customer claimed he asked for five dollar's worth. I heard him say to fill it up. Read how my boss solved it.

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Gas Station Daze: Part 4: Flat Tire!

Five minutes before closing time on a slow night at the gas station, I sat waiting to shut the lights off, count the money and go home. The last two hours had dragged and all I thought about was crawl...

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Gas Station Daze: Part 3: Read the Sign, Hey?

I didn't have to wash dishes too long after I was let go from my first gas station job. I had another gas station job within six months. The saga continues...

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Gas Station Daze: Part 2: Robbed

A few weeks after the incident with the two young ladies I got to work and found the owner had brought in eight new fancy wheels. I went to the showroom and about creamed my jeans. Every one of those ...

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Gas Station Daze: Part 1: Hot Young Women

I put myself through college by working at gas stations. Here is my recollection of some of the strange things that happened during those days.

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Temporary Job Service Agencies: Are They Right for You?

If you're looking for work, or want to work part-time, or just want to earn some extra cash, you may want to consider working for a temporary job service agency.

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Christian Teen-Young Adult Short Story

BANG! Watch where you are going. Watch your mouth. Punch 'em out. Throw away the sugar. Keep out. Have a nice day. Stick your nose in. Shut up. Keep pounding. Pray. What do these words have t...

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My Sex Appeal According to Amy Brantley

Amy Brantley wrote an article titled, Sex Appeal Doesn't Have to be Complicated. I read the article and my first thought was, Boy, I must be the most un-sexy guy on planet earth.

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The Virginia Tech Shootings; Should Guns Be Band?

Is banding guns the answer? Is arming everyone the answer?

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Test Your Knowledge: Ten Fun Quiz Questions

Take this quiz and see how much you know.

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Foster Care Pros and Cons: Is it As Bad As You Think?

Foster care was the best thing to ever happened to me.

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Five Things I Learned in The Twenty Plus Years as a Freelance Writer

Here are five more things I learned from my years as a freelance writer.

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What to Do If You Hate Your Job

If you hate your job so much you have to tell everyone you hate it, why don't you just quit?

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Five Common Grammar Mistakes People Make

I'm not a grammar expert, however these are common grammar mistakes I've seen which drove me to several grammar books to find out what is and isn't correct. Now I'll pass that knowledge on to you.

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Ten Things I Learned in Twenty Plus Years as a Freelance Writer

Learn why: the first page of your manuscript is the most important, being stubbon can lose you sells, spelling the editor's name right is important and being a wise guy is not wise.

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Washington State Votes: Make Sure Your Name is Counted When Signing a Petition

Many Washington State voters don't realize there are several things they can do that will cause their name to be crossed off a petition and not counted. Here are a few things voters need to know.

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Is Dating Someone from the Workplace Wise?

There is good news and bad news about dating someone you work with. Find out how to avoid the bad or at least minimize it.

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Halloween - the Real History?

The many tales of Halloween and what the symbols mean.

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Why Cook with a Pressure Cooker

Pressure cookers can cook food three to ten times faster than ordinary cooking methods and preserve flavors and nutrients.

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A Man Who Makes Data Plates for Antique Autos

Jerry Turner makes generator, starter and distributor data plates for antique car and other antiques at his small company.

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Your Thirty-Year-Old Pregnant Aunt Does Not Make a Good Blind Date for a Teenager

No teenager wants a blind date with your thirty-year-old pregnant aunt. Yet in a pinch and an offer of a good deal, you may achive it. But, be aware, the poor teenager may find a way to get even with ...

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Toilet Seats: Not a Good Conversation Topic with a Jeweler

My brother's big mouth could have gotten us arrested! His inappropriate coversation caused one jeweler to pay him back. Unfortunately, I happened to be with him at the time.

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