http://www.wikinut.com/author~xkelf/Melissa-D.-Ing/ I have been writing ever since I can remember, and currently focus my attention on articles, how to guides and e-books. I have several novels in progress and I divide my time between Canada and the UK. en-gb http://img.wikinut.com/img/18e7fc_-na7qclhb/jpeg/preview/Author-profile-image.jpeg http://www.wikinut.com/author~xkelf/Melissa-D.-Ing/ Sometimes on a Monday morning it just doesn't pay to get out of bed! Whatever can go wrong, often does. http://humour.wikinut.com/The-Monday-from-hell/36hracpu/ http://humour.wikinut.com/The-Monday-from-hell/36hracpu/ Tue, 02 Oct 2012 01:16:13 GMT If you are all not familiar with flash fiction it takes many forms; some forums/websites demand that a flash fiction story be under 400 words, while some allow it to go up to 1000. This story is about 400 words minus the title. This flash fiction story has a paranormal element with a... http://writing.wikinut.com/Flash-Fiction%3A-In-Dreams/1odywice/ http://writing.wikinut.com/Flash-Fiction%3A-In-Dreams/1odywice/ Mon, 17 Sep 2012 02:09:29 GMT On-line tutoring is often an overlooked field. Compared to other on-line jobs it is surprisingly easy to gain employment and the pay is good! http://jobs.wikinut.com/How-to-become-an-on-line-tutor/2gx2ne_v/ http://jobs.wikinut.com/How-to-become-an-on-line-tutor/2gx2ne_v/ Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:33:32 GMT Our home is usually our single biggest asset. Saving money on home renovations can be crucial to keeping our homes functional. http://guides.wikinut.com/How-to-save-money-on-home-renovations/2xdol4pa/ http://guides.wikinut.com/How-to-save-money-on-home-renovations/2xdol4pa/ Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:32:02 GMT How teens can find seasonal and year round employment both on and off line. http://jobs.wikinut.com/How-teens-can-find-jobs/2l94wa2x/ http://jobs.wikinut.com/How-teens-can-find-jobs/2l94wa2x/ Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:05:22 GMT How many pairs of shoes does a girl need? And when does a fondness for shoes spill over into an obsession? http://guides.wikinut.com/34-pairs-of-shoes-and-counting%21/h5s3texn/ http://guides.wikinut.com/34-pairs-of-shoes-and-counting%21/h5s3texn/ Fri, 06 Apr 2012 02:12:12 GMT One of the pro's and con's of living in Canada, and more specifically Nova Scotia is our health cares system. Here is the current situation in Nova Scotia. http://health.wikinut.com/The-state-of-health-care-in-Nova-Scotia%2C-Canada/2rbvcpns/ http://health.wikinut.com/The-state-of-health-care-in-Nova-Scotia%2C-Canada/2rbvcpns/ Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:50:31 GMT The old saying is true; if it looks too good to be true it probably is; here's an over view of my seminar at Leading Edge financial, or how to buy investment real estate with no money down! http://guides.wikinut.com/Review%3A-Leading-Financial-Seminar-or-how-to-buy-real-estate-cheap/39n8fcmt/ http://guides.wikinut.com/Review%3A-Leading-Financial-Seminar-or-how-to-buy-real-estate-cheap/39n8fcmt/ Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:06:03 GMT Personal boundaries determine not only who and how we interact with; they also make up our value system of what we allow into our lives. http://health.wikinut.com/How-to-handle-personal-boundaries/2qx53xqx/ http://health.wikinut.com/How-to-handle-personal-boundaries/2qx53xqx/ Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:48:30 GMT Sometimes, things can get out of hand at the Dentist's office. Especially when painkillers are involved. http://humour.wikinut.com/Humor-at-the-Dentist-s-office/14ffen38/ http://humour.wikinut.com/Humor-at-the-Dentist-s-office/14ffen38/ Sat, 03 Mar 2012 09:10:01 GMT I have had the privilege to know a fabulous couple. They will remain nameless, but have brought much joy into my life the last few years. The lady in her sixties is a fellow cancer survivor. Her 2nd husband, passed away this last week of brain cancer. I wrote this as a tribute to them... http://writing.wikinut.com/The-dance-of-life/3k6dij01/ http://writing.wikinut.com/The-dance-of-life/3k6dij01/ Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:23:31 GMT We think our childhood friends will never change; sometimes life takes them on a very different path from ours. http://writing.wikinut.com/My-childhood-friend-where-did-you-go/2ynwb81c/ http://writing.wikinut.com/My-childhood-friend-where-did-you-go/2ynwb81c/ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:49:28 GMT Dedicated to a nameless, wonderful friend who suffers from Down's syndrome. An outpouring of love and gratitude for the continued joy he brings to my life!. I always call him my butterfly :-) http://writing.wikinut.com/A-day-in-the-life-of-a-butterfly/3nqca1si/ http://writing.wikinut.com/A-day-in-the-life-of-a-butterfly/3nqca1si/ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:22:17 GMT Racism exists in our schools. Today my young mixed race niece broke my heart with some of the things that go on. We wrote this one together, hence the change in direction midway through. The poem goes from my perspective to that of a nine year old girl. http://writing.wikinut.com/Racism/uezum_nk/ http://writing.wikinut.com/Racism/uezum_nk/ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:21:14 GMT Ever think of doing some different writing? Writing slogans can be fun and lucrative! http://guides.wikinut.com/How-to-get-started-as-a-slogan-writer/3z0p4rxi/ http://guides.wikinut.com/How-to-get-started-as-a-slogan-writer/3z0p4rxi/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:47:34 GMT Sometimes we look back on a time in our life and wonder what we were thinking! Here's a bit about the journey of my life. http://writing.wikinut.com/A-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-my-life/i650pxsp/ http://writing.wikinut.com/A-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-my-life/i650pxsp/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:43:43 GMT I love my no bake recipes! I can make these Key lime bites with white fudge sauce quickly and easily with young family members. http://guides.wikinut.com/Key-lime-jello-bites-with-white-fudge-sauce%21/__sycytv/ http://guides.wikinut.com/Key-lime-jello-bites-with-white-fudge-sauce%21/__sycytv/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:30:06 GMT Sometimes children say the darndest things at the worst possible moments. ** Disclaimer this story does include adult humor ** http://humour.wikinut.com/Two-nieces%2C-a-spare%2C-one-rooster-and-a-ladies-church-meeting/19d7dhec/ http://humour.wikinut.com/Two-nieces%2C-a-spare%2C-one-rooster-and-a-ladies-church-meeting/19d7dhec/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:25:34 GMT I love chocolate cake and prefer to make my own rather than purchase one from the store. Here's how to make a really simple one. http://guides.wikinut.com/Easiest-chocolate-cake-and-frosting-you-will-ever-make%21/n4u4kx6t/ http://guides.wikinut.com/Easiest-chocolate-cake-and-frosting-you-will-ever-make%21/n4u4kx6t/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:19:56 GMT When a mother-in-law parks her feet in a newly wed's home, the results can be incredible! http://humour.wikinut.com/How-NOT-to-make-your-mother-in-law-love-you%21/1kfxlyqv/ http://humour.wikinut.com/How-NOT-to-make-your-mother-in-law-love-you%21/1kfxlyqv/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:06:12 GMT Ever wonder about your fellow Wikinut writers? We do more than write here we share, as one big writing family. http://writing.wikinut.com/This-is-as-good-as-I-get%21/3m0eqlj0/ http://writing.wikinut.com/This-is-as-good-as-I-get%21/3m0eqlj0/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:14:29 GMT An eighty eight year old Canadian WWII Veteran was snatched from his bed by an emergency response team in British Columbia. http://humour.wikinut.com/Eighty-Eight-year-old-man-snatched-from-Nursing-Home%21/2ffggyz_/ http://humour.wikinut.com/Eighty-Eight-year-old-man-snatched-from-Nursing-Home%21/2ffggyz_/ Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:20:01 GMT Men like to believe they are fearless. When it comes to women, men can be very daft. Here's what happens when a lady and a complete stranger calls my guy friend before Christmas. http://humour.wikinut.com/Funny-Stories%3A-It-s-gotta-be-a-guy-thing-Part-Three/3ws7ejig/ http://humour.wikinut.com/Funny-Stories%3A-It-s-gotta-be-a-guy-thing-Part-Three/3ws7ejig/ Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:13:27 GMT When men are ill they often behave like children, especially within medical settings. Here's what happens when one is left in the hospital. http://humour.wikinut.com/Funny-Stories%3A-It-s-gotta-be-a-guy-thing-Part-Two/use6f0p0/ http://humour.wikinut.com/Funny-Stories%3A-It-s-gotta-be-a-guy-thing-Part-Two/use6f0p0/ Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:52:33 GMT Men and women communicate differently especially when health issues arise. The results can often be very humorous and embarrassing! http://humour.wikinut.com/Funny-Stories%3A-It-s-gotta-be-a-guy-thing%21-Part-One/jsjbtg8t/ http://humour.wikinut.com/Funny-Stories%3A-It-s-gotta-be-a-guy-thing%21-Part-One/jsjbtg8t/ Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:29:52 GMT