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I am a single mom of two kids (mature 16 year old girl and quirky 11 year old boy). I am also adoptive mom to four crazy cats. Absolutely love live theatre even though I am financially unable to go see it. Listen to a variety of music. Enjoy art museums. Is

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Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Love: 2 of 273
I know you want someone else.You don't think about me.But, when you hold her in your armsWill she be able to set you free?Women will come and go,In and out of your life.But, I won't be the oneTo twist your heart with a knife!CHORUS:(Don't worry about that woman.Forget what she can do.I'm the one who's right here.I'm the one w... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reflections: 14 of 242
What Was, What Will BeWe could always dwell on what has passedAnd look for ways to be sad.Or, we can rediscover happy momentsWhen we found joy in things we had.Of course, you made some mistakes.Who in this world has not?It is what we remember from themThat gives us the lessons to be got.Living on "would have, should have, cou... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: An enchanted place: 5 of 49
Baby DragonsBaby dragons sitting in the palm of my handGrowing up to be guardians of the landTaking flight on silvery wingsWatching and protecting all thingsRemembering a time long agoWhen kings and queens roamed castles,Playing in the valley where bluebells growAnd happy children lovingly chase damselsAs I sit upon a dear pa... More..
Pets & Animals > Cats (Other) How to choose the right name for a cat: 7 of 48

So, you have a new cat. Good for you! You have the litter box, the food, scratching posts, and a spray bottle of water to deter scratching anywhere else. Do you have a name for it though? Kitty names come from lots of inspiration and just plain get-it-over-withness. Some of the more common names are Fluffy, Blacky, Spank... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Our dream: 3 of 16
Disenchanted Once upon a time so very long agoIn a time when we lived our dreamOh, my king, our hopes were aliveOn the day I became your queenOnce upon a time Once upon a time so long agoYou were the knight on a white horseWho worked hard every single dayJust to keep our dreams on courseOnce upon a time Once upon a time no... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Risks The different types of hearing aids: 1 of 5
When shopping around for a hearing aid, consider these things: take your audiologist's advice about what will work best for you, and would you rather have something you can control manually or something that can be surgically implanted in your head. There are six different types of hearing aids to choose from for different he... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Life: 57 of 275

Robert James Conrad. 26 years old. Brown hair, blue eyes. Average height and weight. Born loser. His mother said so. His father really said so. Even his wife said so.So, who needs this? Robert certainly did not. So, with only the necessities (toothbrush, face flannel, underwear, socks, two changes of clothes) packed nice and ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Life's paths: 61 of 283
"Disheveled Petals"Taking the time to hurt meCut me downMust have worn you outCrushing the flower thatLives inside meHas become meIs meUsing your words and my pastTo make me feel smallUseless, always in doubtCrushing the flower thatLives inside meHas become meIs meBut, no moreNo more will I let youMake me scream and shoutThe ... More..
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings A tattoo pricing guide: 2 of 8
Getting a tattoo should not be taken lightly. Not only is it a permanent piece of art painted on your body but it can be costly. Of course, that depends on the tattoo artist him or herself.Many customers do not know that the artist has to rent the space he is using as well as the tools and supplies. Because of this, many tatt... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My mother's kitchen: 17 of 52
In my mother's kitchenI wake up to the smellsOf coffee that's not too strongSometimes eggs in the frying panOr toast that's toasted too longIn my mother's kitchenI hear bad wordsWhen the dog knocks over a glassWhen the milk spills on the floorWhen the toast turns to ashIn my mother's kitchenWhere everything should be warmThe ... More..