Generating Article Topics

The most recent assignment for my writing class was to generate a list of at least (at least!) 50 article topics that I could write about. I just read them through to Brian (and we laughed and laughed) and, like a good student, posted my "Top 10" on the class discussion board. Just for kicks, I thought I'd share the entire list here. The "Top 10" are bolded. Enjoy ...

1. The Highway Hostesses of the 1930s
2. A Wife’s Guide to Surviving Home Renovation
3. Learning to Drive a Stick Shift
4. The Benefits of Essential Oils
5. The Pros and Cons of Home Hair Coloring
6. Mentoring the Young Women in Your Church
7. Adopting a New Family Member from a Rescue
8. Discerning various financial buy-in models at continuing care retirement communities
9. Helping your parent choose the best continuing care retirement community
10. Talking to your parent about end-of-life planning (wills, funeral wishes)
11. How to work together as a couple to survive and thrive during unemployment
12. Reducing your dog’s travel anxiety
13. What you need to know about hospice before you need it
14. Pet-Friendly Beaches on the East Coast
15. Russia: It’s Not the Same Russia You Grew Up Fearing … or Is It?
16. Heart Attacks in Women: How to know when you’re having one vs. symptoms due to other causes
17. Mammograms: What It’s Really Like
18. What Would Harriet the Spy Be Like Today?
19. What Would Nancy Drew Be Like Today?
20. Why You Should Try Reflexology
21. How to Choose a Good Dog Food`
22. Ways to Stop Your Dog’s Licking/Itching
23. Help! I’m Too Young to be a Grandma!
24. How to Support Your Child’s Marriage
25. Stepmothering Isn’t for Sissies
26. Protecting your Marriage in a Blended Family
27. What You Need to Know Before You Become a Stepparent
28. The 10 Commandments for Dating Someone With Kids
29. The Dividends of Investing in Your Stepchildren
30. Grace for the Prodigal Child
31. Designing a Great Nursery in a Small Space
32. All You Really Need to Welcome Your Baby Home (The essentials of a great nursery)
33. Navigating the Boat Launches at Raystown Lake – parking, fees, locations, crowdedness
34.  What to do When a Friend is Dying
35. Why a Small Church May be a Great Fit
36. Planning a Big Wedding on a Small Budget
37. Grief: Finding Your Path to Healing
38. River Cruising: The Real Scoop/What to Expect
39. Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Options
40. Carpal Tunnel: Now What?
41. Combating Seasonal Affective Disorder
42. A Quick Glance at Curacao
43. A Quick Glance at Aruba
44. A Quick Glance at Grand Cayman
45. Laughter: Laugh Long, Laugh Hard, Laugh Together
46. The Health Benefits of Gratitude
47. How Being Intentionally Thankful Can Change Your Life
48. What to Expect When Your Child is Expecting
49. Preparing Yourself for Co-Grandparenting
50. So You’re Going to be a SMOB (SMOG)
51. Friendship Investment: Couple Dates with your Couple Friends
52. Why Every Good Girl Should Go to the Roller Derby at Least Once
53. Confessions of a Homeopathic Skeptic
54. Buying Souvenirs
55. Why Buy American
56. Don’t Take that Email Tone With Me
57. New in Town? Creative Ways to Plug In
58. One Dog, Two Dog, Three Dog, More?
59. Kitchen Design Basics for the Novice
60. What Should Be In Every Girl’s Toolbox
61. A Primer on Rhodesian Ridgebacks
62. What Really Happens to Your Household Recycling?