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After having written privately for years in journals and an occasional poem or short story for friends, I decided to spend the second 'half century' of my life pursing my dream of writing for publication.

I write primarily short stories and poems,though like

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Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: My most inspiring garden experience: 2 of 82

Gardening With Nana I was on the back patio today watering hanging baskets and potted plants with my ninety-four year old grandmother. Talking of the challenge of keeping the plants healthy and growing in the record breaking heat. Nana asked if I remembered helping to plant her vegetable garden in Massachusetts wearing winte...
Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: What to do when you are the target of road rage: 2 of 17

With reported episodes of road rage increasing every year it is a situation to be taken seriously. Even if you have not yet been a victim of 'Road Rage', the odds are that you will either be involved in a situation or witness a situation of Road rage sometimes in your driving experience. Slight annoyances from other drivers ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Gift ideas for adopting parents: 1 of 8

A baby shower' is the traditional way to give gifts to expectant parents as they await the arrival of their child. This sentimental tradition can easily be adapted for adopting parents as well and it doesn't matter if the expected child is a newborn, toddler or older. Let's take a look at the possibilities! Traditional baby ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dragons: 15 of 102

In olden times of long ago, When kingdoms stood with regal show- In secret places far and wide, Some sought to know where dragons hide. When dragons gather in their lair, Few would find them waiting there. As dragons soared on outstretch wing, Man seldom heard the songs they sing. Some think today the dragons myth, Yet never...
Education > Early Childhood Ed Why playing with blocks, Legos and other building toys is important: 2 of 12

Playtime is a very important part of a child's developmental activities allowing room for creativity, discovery and exploration. While there are benefits to most toys when it comes to playtime, the classics such as blocks,Legos and other building toys is important in several ways. Shape Recognition: many building sets of all...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Seasonal celebrations: 8 of 45

Summer Restoration - Rain drops falling like silent tears running down upturned faces of fading summer blossoms. Soothing parched grasses, softening harden soil. Moving ever slowly into earthen wrinkles smooths away dryness of weeks gone by. Ever increasing pools become mirrors reflecting clouds yet unrelenting . Tears of em...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Walking in the fog: 19 of 104

In silence of the setting sun, I drop all cares of day now done. In shadows of last fleeting light- I walk alone into the night. Cold swirling fog obscures my sight. I drop all cares of day now done, No more to see a setting sun. The path ahead some never find- the final course may yet be mine. The cloak like fog so soon sur...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Faith in God: 36 of 160

Each day brings new situations to be faced. In sleep the cares of yesterday have not been erased. Worries of days past and present I grasp firmly in hand. Pushing aside all reminders Of God's gracious plan. Weary I struggle to face another day. With my plans in ruin and my strength gone. In quiet despair I try hard to hold o...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Winter sleigh rides: 8 of 30

View from a Winter Sleigh ride: The winter sunset is a bonfire blazing across the western sky. Shimmering colors crackle with intense radiance spreading uncontrolled as far as the eye can see. The rippled fabric of the ocean flutters, tossed about by the hand of Mother Nature as she shakes the dying embers of the evening sky...
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Family feud: What to do when your family isn't getting along on vacation: 2 of 7

It's true, sometimes too much of a 'good thing' is just too much! When it comes to family vacations this can be especially true! If somehow you have all decided to vacation in the first place, congratulations! I'm willing to bet it won't be many hours into this together time before bickering or at least tensions start to mou...