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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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Health & Fitness > Cancer Breast cancer odyssey: 1 of 4
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 no... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing The key ingredients for grasping a second chance in life: 80 of 282
Surviving Breast Cancer Part OneIt 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... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Shopping etiquette: How you should respect others who are helping you: 4 of 12
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 ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reflections of reality: 26 of 76
ReflectionsAs 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 seeall of earths reflections.There's a light breeze blowingThe trees sway gently which makesthe morning beautiful to wake up to.The birds sing and the lake ripplesAs the day... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Eulogy: Father's death and musical legacy: 21 of 58
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 DADHe 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 I e... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reflections: 91 of 242
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... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee Tips for buying a large drip coffee maker: 2 of 5
Personally I have gone through so many coffee makers in my life time that is 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 amoun... More..
Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: Your best soup recipe: 33 of 77
Split Pea Soup to die for. As a young girl I always hated pea soup. I despised the stuff. It wasn't until I had been married for about fifteen years that I decided I would make my husband Pea Soup as it was one of his favorites. I have made it over and over and changed the way in which I first made it and really feel that it ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Great gift ideas for women who cook: 11 of 17
Cooking is one of my passions and I just love to shop for gifts for myself when it comes to the kitchen. My husband on the other hand had always thought that kitchen gifts were not personal enough until one Christmas he bought me a set of "Paderno" stainless mixing bowls. I thought I had died and gone to heaven. I use these b... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Time: 605 of 759
TIME Time is like a new Spring flowerOnce it has bloomed it will never bloom again Time is like the Autumn leavesOnce they have fallen they will never fall again Time is like a snowflakeOnce it falls it just melts away Time is like the changing of the seasonsThey just go on and on Time is like lifeOnce it passes it never come... More..