Articles, Columns, Editor

• "Beware of a current television advertisement." Tacoma Weekly, Feb. 19, 2009
• "Recovering from domestic violence." Herald, Oct. 16, 2008
• "Drinking forum should have put more emphasis on addressing the solutions", Herald, July 3, 2008
• "Government has sealed vaccine-related records," Seattle P.I., May 5. 2008.
• "First Person: Find drug-free solutions for youth," Seattle, P.I., Dec. 24, 2007
• "Residents say use of HOV lane should be fair for all tax payers, not just the well-off," Herald, Dec. 27, 2007
• "There are natural and alternative options to alleviating chronic pain and suffering" Herald, Dec. 20,2007
• "Reverend wishes to clarify that the Bible was written by humans not God," Herald, Aug. 30, 2007
• Welfare system is not perfect, Fife Free Press/Milton-Edgewood Signal, July 19, 2007
• "The WASL doesn't encourage students to excel," Herald, April 19, 2007
• "Dear Editor: "(government controlled education), Fife Free Press/Milton-Edgewood Signal, March, 1, 2007
• "Attitudes, philosophy about education must change," Seattle. P.I., Feb.6, 2007
• "Education-What does the WASL accomplish?, "Fife Free Press/Milton-Edgewood Signal, Sept. 2006
• "Reader takes a drug-free approach to healing body and soul." Puyallup Herald, Aug., 2006
• "Alcoholism is a disease that affects not only the user," Puyallup Herald, April, 2006
• "Assessment tests' effectiveness questioned by reader," Puyallup Herald Nov. 3, 2005
• "A joy to help others find new options for depression" Puyallup Herald June 16, 2005
• "Non-toxic (non-fluoridated water is best for people", Puyallup Herald April 21, 2005
• "Edgewood reader suggest more creativity needed in classrooms,"Puyallup Herald Feb. 24, 2005
• "Trading One Addiction for Another Isn't a Solution," Seattle P.I. June, 2003
• "Reader who understands DV-from the inside-wants to help" Puyallup Herald, May 2003
• "Learning Life's Lessons," Venture Inward, Nov/Dec 2002
• "From Hell to Happiness," Personal Excellence, September 2001.
• "Truth About Alcoholism," Personal Excellence, July 2001.
• Pacific Northwest Spirit (A.R.E.) "Lighten Your Life," and illus. syndicated columnist, 1996-2001
• "Rating System." First Word Bulletin, Spain, Spring, 1998.
• "Saved By A Prayer," First Word Bulletin, Spain, 1997.
• "Violence is a Disease That Can Be Treated," First Word Bulletin, Spain, 1997.
• "Addiction to Drugs a Serious Disease," First Word Bulletin, Spain, 1996.
• "Self- Help For the 90"s, Orting Gazette, columnist, 1995-1996.
• "Empowerment," First Word Bulletin, Spain, December 1995.
• "Recovery," Pygmalion, an anthology, John M. Daniel, Editor, 1994.
• Marriage Encounter Newsletter for Washington State, editor and contributor

Guest Columnist

• "Find drug-free solutions for youth," Seattle P.I. Dec. 24, 2007

Poetry & Anthologies

• "Roses Have Thorns", Kaleidoscope Press, and February. 2000
• "Vision-A New Me", Spiritually Speaking, May,2006.
• "Love", First Word Bulletin, Spain, 1997.
• "Parade of Dreams", First Word Bulletin, 1997.
• "Forever Christmas", First Word Bulletin, 1995.
• "Leaving Home", Newscaper, Tacoma Writer Club, 1994.
• "Winging It With Words, A Community of Voices", poetry & art, Santa Barbara Writers
• "Hot Dog, A Community of Voices" art, Santa Barbara Writers
• "Silence Captured Still", Tacoma Writers Club, 1994.

Honors

• Dr. George Zerr, retired psychiatrist-Auburn, WA says Marilyn understands addiction better than most doctors.
• Judge for Northwest Writers Conference, Short Story Contest, twice.
• Winner in national and international prose contests
• "Poet of the Month" twice by the Tacoma Writers Club
• Awarded trophy for golden poet 1991, New York City

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