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About me - Debra Cornelius

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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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Seasonal celebrations: 12 of 50
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... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: What to do when you are the target of road rage: 5 of 20
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 ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Sleep Issues How to lay your infant down to sleep: 3 of 11
One of the upper most questions on the minds of first time parents is , "How do I lay my child down to sleep?" The subject of sleep patterns and bedtimes is only beginning. Through the next few years, many parents will struggle with bedtime issues that can be lessened considerably if routines are established early on. The cu... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Family feud: What to do when your family isn't getting along on vacation: 3 of 11
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... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing for Success Networking: Why writers need other writers: 8 of 28
Right now, at this very moment is a writer wishing someone understood the torture of staring at a blanket page or empty monitor screen wondering....what next! Networking is not just for financial gain. Of course, if that happens its a very nice bonus none of us will turn down! Networking writer to writer is a survival instin... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Walking in the fog: 33 of 112
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... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed How to notice a learning delay in a child and when to wait patiently: 4 of 13
To notice learning delays in a child be familiar with what is considered a 'normal' developmental stage and guidelines. Even among children in the same age groups there is a good range of abilities and skill levels. Be familiar with your child's ability to grasp new concepts and ideas. Watch and see what things encourage him... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction Greed in family: When blood isn't thicker than money: 21 of 65
Greed in any situation is never pretty. When it shows in families it is always at the worst times. Generally at the impending death of a loved one, or shortly after. Many families are ripped apart permanently by the in-fighting, greed and back-biting that goes on when someone is afraid that another may get 'what THEY have a ... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Probiotics: Is there really friendly bacteria?: 1 of 3
Let Them Eat - Dirt! Probiotics: A few (good) bacteria may improve your immune system. As a mom, I never worried about my kids getting dirty or stressing ( too much) over them dropping a snack in the dirt and then popping it back in their mouth. My grandmother has been an avid gardener her whole life and never wore gardening... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Transitioning from the crib to a bed: 5 of 14
Transitions for a young child are always a source of stress even when it is something they want or need to do. Though there is no right or wrong time to move your child from a crib to a bed, there are a few things to consider and which can make the change easier for all parties! Many parents leave toddlers in a crib (if they... More..