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Maggie Durkin

Maggie Durkin

living in Denver, CO
   
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TOTAL VIEWS: 10,414|PUBLISHED CONTENT: 35|FAVORITED BY: 5|CONTENT PRODUCER SINCE: 01/07/2007

Occasionally inspired and frequently frustrated. The things I write range in topic and style from poetry about my dog to essays/articles about soldiers serving their country.

Education/Experience: High School Graduate, Some College

Interests: music, writing, hockey, cooking, parenting, web design

Affiliations: randomly chaotic and frequently mundane, SAF / NAAW

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Keeping warm and occupied when the power goes out can be easy with a few things on hand.
Used bookstores are on their way out, a victim of online trading/swapping sites.
A Color Pixter is a durable toy, well worth the price tag.
When the summer heat waves hit, and the day is hot and still (not to mention humid), those of us without air conditioning have to do the best we can to keep cool.
Summer is grilling season, and here's a great technique for grilling up the perfect steak.
The release of the 7th and final chapter in the Harry Potter series is weeks away, and those of us with a love of the series await eagerly. Days pass slowly as the tingling anticipation increases and ...
I find it an interesting phenomenon, that during every discussion I've participated in, speculating on the content of the 7th and final installment of J. K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series, someone su...
Which product comes out on top, Nabisco 100-Calorie Packs or Keebler Right Bites?
Anytime of year, a bowl of homemade chicken soup can cure whatever ails you, whether it's a cold, the glums or a case of "the Mondays." There's something about hot, homemade chicken soup that simply ...
In just a couple of weeks, the Stanley Cup will be awarded and hockey season will come to an official close. Devout hockey fans will spend the subsequent 16 weeks (give or take a week or two) wonderin...
Bookcrossing is an interesting concept; particularly for those who not only love to read but love to pass a good book on for someone else to read.
Every big "family" holiday comes with a family dinner. Which always leave lots of leftover turkey & no clue what to do with it. There are only so many sliced turkey sandwiches and turkey salads a fami...
Not a lot of people know about this little place on W. Littleton Blvd, where you order sandwiches with names that bring an amused or knowing smile to your lips. But for anyone who has lived or visite...
You don't have to spend a fortune to have a good time, and host a party that your guests will remember. Just a few simple tricks will bring your party in at or under budget.
The cost of a childs birthday party has gotten way out of control. Take the sting out of throwing your child a great birthday party with these tips.
My biggest secret is that when I'm alone; that is, unattached romantically, I don't mind delving into a nice cheesy romance novel.
My son attends preschool, just like his peers, he interacts, he colors, he participates in activities with the rest of the class, and he is is Autistic.
Fresh salad replaces canned vegetables, fresh fruit replaces becomes dessert, and chicken & fish in place of red meat. Unfortunately, chicken and fish are widely seen as bland to say the least, for ye...
Schedules are out of control, between work, school, and activities; many families barely get 12 hours of "everyone together" time in a week. If you work at it, you can set aside a few hours for qualit...
As an avid Internet user, I've seen a lot of websites, both good and bad. I've also done a good deal of work building websites, for personal purposes and for bands. The biggest problem I've encountere...
It's easy, doesn't cost an arm and a leg, and it's a way to make use of all those jars that you've been feeling bad for throwing away-jar or container candles. You can get everything you need to turn ...
In vast quantities, they can shut down an entire town; in smaller amounts, they make a charming holiday picture. I'm talking about snowflakes, those tiny little ice crystals we all caught on our tongu...
I'm a habitual re-reader, a fact pointed out by my boyfriend when I was on my third cycle through my book collection in 2 years. It was an extraordinary moment when I realized that I had dropped a few...
As a stay at home mom, who hasn't been out of the house, except for trips to the grocery store and to get my son to and from the bus stop, in 8 months, I can get a little stir crazy. Here are my tips...
Friends often ask me how I manage to keep my family well fed on such a tight budget. A glance at my grocery store receipts often elicits exclamations over how well I shop, often followed by requests t...
At 4 ½ years old, my son doesn't speak. When he started school, there were few words that he used, often out of context.
On February 6, 2007, Latvian born defenseman Karlis Skrastins of the Colorado Avalanche tied the record left by Tim Horton for consecutive games played by an NHL defenseman.
At a young age, my mother gave me the trust to find my own faith. Her own childhood spoiled by over zealously religious parents, she vowed when my older sister was born never to put her own children ...
Reading is fast becoming a lost hobby. More and more people are electing to wait for the movie or just watch a little television in lieu of picking up a book and immersing themselves in a world of som...
For the past 8 years or so, I've struggled with my weight. Varying between 30 and 50 pounds overweight.
I am a passionate and dedicated hockey fan--I love hockey first, and my team second. When I watch a game, I don't care as much about who wins as I do about seeing a well-played game that is officiate...
How I spent July 4th in DisneyWorld on less than $1000.
The story of the best Valentine's Day I ever experineced.
The lockout ended, the new CBA was penned and the dust from the first post-lockout NHL season has cleared. As we rush boldly into the second half of the second season of the "new" NHL, it's time to l...
Billy was a 20-yr-old kid from New Hampshire, who wrote to thank me for thinking of him and his buddies. It was courtesy, something that the military-the Marine Corps especially, demands.