Vivian Nelson Melle

A blog about a freelance writing work-at-home mom. I love writing about my career and my areas of expertise, special education, mental health, natural healing, body image, travel and more.

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Miep Gies Dies at the Age of 100

nelsonmelle posted 1 day 10 hours ago — CC photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons If you don’t know who Miep Gies, than you may be young enough to have suffered from America’s failing educational system. Miep was the brave Dutch woman, who helped Anne Franks family stay hidden a...

Fresh and Easy Holiday Fun

nelsonmelle posted 7 weeks 7 hours ago — We made this, with the help of Fresh and Easy's Chef Cindy Wow, being a blogger definitely has advantages. I was invited to a blogger event that was held by the grocery store, Fresh and Easy. For those who haven’t visited the chain, they...

Stephanie Spielman: An Amazing Woman Whose Hard Work Continues

nelsonmelle posted 7 weeks 4 days ago — I was truly heartbroken to learn of the passing of Stephanie Spielman. My dad was born in Canton, Ohio, so although I was born and raised in Arizona, I am a Buckeye. My blood runs scarlet and gray. For those who don’t know, Chris Spielman, St...

CNN’s Latinos in America Gets an Incompete from Me

nelsonmelle posted 11 weeks 5 days ago — I had high hopes, but deep down I knew it was an impossible task. How could they possibly break down all the Latino cultures into a two night special? In the end, CNN took the road most traveled, the one full of stereotypes and negative stories of...

Jessica Watson Starts her Journey and We Await Her Success

nelsonmelle posted 12 weeks 2 days ago — As a mom I have mixed feelings about what Jessica has set out to do. The feminist in me, though, it screams, “go, girl, go!” I had the wonderful and detrimental joy of having parents who never placed gender bias on me. My all time favor...

Peanut Shells on the Floor? Sorry, Kinda Gross

nelsonmelle posted 14 weeks 7 hours ago — Peanut shells So my hubby had to go to a luncheon at a steak house that has peanut shells on the floor. It’s kind of a nightmare because he has to change his clothes as soon as he gets home to avoid killing our daughter who has a peanut aller...

Helen Keller Statue Has Special Meaning to Me

nelsonmelle posted 14 weeks 9 hours ago — Key used by Helen to lock up Miss Sullivan I am super excited about the Helen Keller statue that was unveiled at the U.S. Capitol. I started volunteering at Southwest Human Development in the Head Start program when I was in fourth grade. I didn&...

From the World of Education Absurdaties: Coloring Books Are Evil

nelsonmelle posted 14 weeks 2 days ago — My Daughter's Mashed Potato Masterpiece Who knew a mashed potato bird could speak volumes above local educators? My husband and I both come from a background in education. While I took a break to stay home with our daughter, my husband continue...

Pink Overload Disheartens Some Breast Cancer Survivors

nelsonmelle posted 14 weeks 6 days ago — I wrote about the Pink Ribbon Brigade in a Mamita’s Creations entry. It includes a link to a story about a mom with breast cancer who is done with pink. With October being a big Breast Cancer awareness month, I’m asking people to rethin...

Rape is Rape and No Rape is More Deplorable Than the Rape of a Child

nelsonmelle posted 14 weeks 6 days ago — Scene from Rosemary's Baby Rosemary’s Baby is one of my all time favorite thrillers. However, every time I have seen it I get creeped out by the man behind it. There’s the scene (see below) of a drunk(actually drugged) Mia Farrow be...