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I am a published Poet and Short Story writer. Mother of three boys living in Ontario Canada with my husband and two Newfoundlander dogs.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: On mothers: 11 of 186

FOR MY MOTHER My mind is racing As I feel my heart beating faster and faster I can almost reach out and touch you But you're not there. You went away along time ago And I have very few memories of you. I sometimes cry at night because I miss you But I don't really know you Mostly all I know about you is what others have told...
Food & Drink > Salads Recipes: Caesar salad: 2 of 20

HOMEMADE CAESAR SALAD DRESSING My family loves Caesar Salad and over the years I have tried so many different ways to make homemade dressing. So far this is our favorite. 1 Head of Romaine Lettuce washed and torn into bite size pieces Dressing Whisk all of the following ingredients together in a bowl that can be covere...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reflections of reality: 15 of 102

Reflections As I sit and look across the water I feel an inner peace. The water is calm and as relaxed as I. The sun shines brightly and looks as if you can see all of earths reflections. There's a light breeze blowing The trees sway gently which makes the morning beautiful to wake up to. The birds sing and the lake ripples ...
Health & Fitness > Cancer Breast cancer odyssey: 1 of 5

It was like a slap in the face one morning, while in the shower doing my self- breast exam. I felt something there that just didn't belong. Of course right away I jumped to the obvious conclusion. CANCER, Why not my Mother died of cancer, my aunt died of breast cancer so maybe now it is my turn. Oh this is not fair; I have n...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Snow: 39 of 184

Will The Snow Ever Go The air is brisk The sun is warm The ground is cruchy The trees are bare The wind blows briskly across my face My eyes tear up as its so bitter Squirels are out but running swiftly Cats are under cars with frosty paws You listen but cannot hear a single chirp as all the birds are no where near My soul a...
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing The key ingredients for grasping a second chance in life: 59 of 199

Surviving Breast Cancer Part One It was like a slap in the face one morning, while in the shower doing my self- breast exam. I felt something there that just didn't belong. Of course right away I jumped to the obvious conclusion. CANCER, Why not my Mother died of cancer, my aunt died of breast cancer so maybe now it is my tu...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Eulogy: Father's death and musical legacy: 18 of 50

I just had to get something down on paper when my father passed away on May 16th, 2007 and here is what I wrote: MY DAD He was my idol, He was my protector, He was my shinning star. All through the years My Dad was always there for me. When my Mother died when I was just three he kept me safe and close giving me all the love...
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Shopping etiquette: How you should respect others who are helping you: 4 of 10

Once upon a time way back when and long ago when one would go into a shop that say specialized in automotive parts one could get a straight answer from the person behind the counter. Now a days I personally find that the people behind these counters and in so many other shops and stores have not a clue about the job in which...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reflections: 92 of 229

Waiting For The Ships I sit out on my deck under a warm blue sky I sit and wait for the ships to go bye The silence is so peaceful as the sun sets down I can see the sails for miles across the sea In just a few hours they will be sailing past me The darkness is upon the cool brisk eve Water is so calm it makes me feel free I...
Food & Drink > Coffee Tips for buying a large drip coffee maker: 2 of 4

Personally I have gone through so many coffee makers in my life time that it startles me to think about how many different models and brands I have had. On the counter, under the counter for the extra space, ones with their own coffee filters, self cleaning coffee makers, you name it I have tried them all. We drink large amo...