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agency in Miami. In 1989, she began working as a columnist for
the West Side Leader. In February 1993, she decided to become a
freelance writer, and since then all of her writing has been
conducted on that basis. Petitioner's articles focus primarily
on recreational travel and related subjects.
Petitioner joined Midwest Travel Writers Association and the
Outdoor Writers of America Association in 1990 and 1994,
respectively. To become eligible for membership in Outdoor
Writers of America Association, an individual must have at least
40 published articles. She is also a member of the Outdoor
Writers of Ohio. These organizations provide various benefits to
their members, including networking opportunities and press
passes that allow the holder access to certain events for free or
at a reduced cost.
At the time of trial, petitioner had written numerous
articles and had been published in approximately three dozen
publications. Petitioner was compensated for her writing on a
per article basis, the details of which are set forth in appendix
I.
Petitioner and her husband purchased a travel trailer in
1989 for $13,881. They purchased a class C motor home (the RV)
in 1994 for $34,537. During the years in issue, petitioners
traveled on numerous occasions as set forth in appendix II. Some
of the trips involved either the travel trailer or the RV.
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