Author Archives: Susan Barton

About Susan Barton

I'm a former New Yorker now living in North Texas. Recently happily married to a wonderful man. The kids are all grown up and have become beautiful, productive members of society. It was tough going, raising 3 children as a single mom but we all managed to come through it better for having had the experience. I've been a freelance writer for years and recently stepped it up full-time. You can find my writing on Suite101 and HubPages (please follow the links below) as well as several other article directory sites. I also write articles, web content, product reviews, personal statements, bio's, newsletters, and more for several individuals and businesses. If I can write something for you please let me know. Email me at lovesleftovers@yahoo.com or visit my business website, www.thewritewords4you.com. Thanks for taking the time to read my profile and blog! ~Lovesleftovers~

Your Smartphone Isn’t Smart Enough to Keep You From a Beating

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Susan Barton

My daughter’s cell phone was stolen recently. She set it down for no more than a second while shopping at the mall. She had insurance, she was still charged for a replacement by her wireless company. Yet, after paying for … Continue reading →

Posted in activism, Smartphone Safety | Tagged activism, AT&T, beatings for smartphones, safe cell phone usage, smartphone robberies, smartphone safety, Sprint, stolen smartphones, Verizon, wireless companies | Leave a comment

Zappos Customer Passwords Compromised

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Susan Barton

I’ve purchased shoes from Zappos in the past and heard on the news about the recent security breach. I wanted to pass along the following email I received from Zappos so that past and present Zappos customers can take appropriate action. Here’s … Continue reading →

Posted in internet security, Zappos | Tagged buying online, identity theft, internet purchases, internet security, password compromise, password security, stolen password, Zappos | Leave a comment

Bright Hub Closing Its Doors?

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Susan Barton

I recently received the email below and wanted to share it with anyone considering a “career” with BrightHub.com. As my previous article concerning my experience with Bright Hub explains, I was unceremoniously fired from Bright Hub after challenging … Continue reading →

Posted in Bright Hub Sucks, Freelance Writing, Uncategorized, writing | Tagged article writing, Bright Hub, Brighthub.com, content farms, freelance writing, making money at home, web content, writing, writing Web content | Leave a comment

The Two of Pentacles and the Juggler’s Lesson for Life

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Susan Barton

“The trick to juggling is determining which balls are made of rubber and which ones are made of glass.” ~ Anonymous Once there was a man who made his living as a juggler in his … Continue reading →

Posted in life lessons, self-help, Uncategorized | Tagged coaching lessons, family, friends, juggling life, juggling responsibilities, life, life coaching, life lessons, love, relationships, the juggler, two of pentacles, uplifting | Leave a comment

Making the Move from Articles to Videos

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Susan Barton

Anyone who makes a “living” writing articles on the Web knows things have gotten pretty darn tough lately. Assignments are just about slim to none. Demand Media Studios hit their writers with a sucker punch to the gut when … Continue reading →

Posted in making online videos | Tagged article writing, blogger, Demand Media Studios, DMS First Look Program, eHow, Facebook, Flip UltraHD camcorder review, freelance writing, making online videos, twitter, video tutorials, wordpress, writing articles online, youtube | Leave a comment

Passive Voice – The Article Killer

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Susan Barton

Paradise was paved and a parking lot was put up. The sheriff was shot by me. Sounds odd and awkward, doesn’t it? How popular would Joni Mitchell’s, “Big Yellow Taxi” or Eric Clapton’s, “I Shot the Sheriff” be if they … Continue reading →

Posted in writing | Tagged active voice, article writing, content writing, freelance writing, passive voice, passive vs active voice, polishing your writing skills, web content writing, writing skills, writing techniques | Leave a comment

All Around Irving, Texas Podcast

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Susan Barton

Podcast Powered By Podbean I decided to try my hand at podcasting. My first attempt is above. Share this:PrintEmailDiggFacebookRedditStumbleUpon

Posted in podcast | Tagged eBooks at your local library, Irving Texas, local events in texas, microchips for pets $10, North Texas, podbean podcasting, podcasting | Leave a comment

Home Fire Safety

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Susan Barton

Fires in the home kill almost 4000 people a year, but they could be easily prevented with fire-safe habits. Here are some tips to help prevent fires in your home. Kitchen Never leave food cooking on the stove unsupervised. If … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire Prevention, Fire Safety | Tagged fire extinguisher, fire precautions, fire prevention, fire safety, fireplace safety, smoke alarms, smoke detectors, space heater operation, space heater safety | Leave a comment

Rag Rug Tutorial

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Susan Barton

Don’t throw away those old, yucky sheets. I made a really nice, soft rag rug out of king size sheets. These sheets didn’t wear very well. They weren’t old, just poor quality. Here’s the rag rug tutorial video … Continue reading →

Posted in rag rug tutorial, recycling | Tagged crochet fabric strips, how to crochet a rag rug, how to make fabric strips, rag rug tutorial, recycle old sheets | Leave a comment

Free Flu Shots for Employees

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Susan Barton

Flu season typically begins in October, and employers are bracing themselves for the upcoming flu season. Flu-related employee absence costs companies millions of dollars every year. Companies can greatly reduce these costs by being proactive and offering free flu shots … Continue reading →

Posted in Flu Shots, Free Flu Shots | Tagged CDC, company sickness, company wellness, company wellness plans, contagious disease, Corporate benefits, flu, flu season, flu shots, free employee flu shots, free flu shots, free flu shots for employees, illness, sickness, sickness in the work environment | Leave a comment