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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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Style & Beauty > Hair Care Curling iron vs. hot rollers: 5 of 10
When deciding between the use of a curling iron or hot rollers it is important to consider the type, texture and condition of your hair as well as the style and type of curl you are wanting.Curling irons come in many different sizes and styles but in general tend to get much hotter and are harder on your hair for that reason.... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Pea salad: 2 of 4
Pea SaladHave you ever had a pea salad that was a bit 'mushy' because canned peas were used and perhaps broke up to much when the salad was put together? Try this variation using frozen peas instead. The have a crisp fresh 'crunch' that will have you thinking they are fresh from the garden. This is a requested favorite whenev... More..
Food & Drink > Restaurant Reviews Restaurant reviews: Quiznos: 1 of 2
As unbelievable as it may sound, until last week, my husband and I had never entered a Quiznos Sub shop. Having recently moved to a new town, and seeing the TV commercial for the Prim Rib on Garlic bread, we decided to try it.We entered the Quiznos shop located at:1827 North Columbia StreetMilledgeville,GA 31061ph:478-451-079... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christian: 169 of 296
WHILE THE EARTH SLEEPSOn a night long ago,The Savior was born.Angels proclaimed the Good News.Heaven touched mankind,While the earth slept.God's own Son,laughed, cried and grew among men.The Messiah proclaimedthe salvation of man,While the earth slept.The Blood of the Living Word,Flowed crimson on the ground.The skies grew da... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed The pros and cons of using relatives for child care: 16 of 28
In this day and age when reports of child abuse are heard almost nightly and reports continue to about concerning child abuse at the hands of nannies, babysitters and even the most carefully researched daycare centers, options for child care are narrowing overnight!The Pros of using relatives for child care are the children a... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Making lifestyle changes for your health: 4 of 7
The Biggest Loser Couples Season has proved to be a different spin on the challenge of losing weight because it began as teams of couples, yet still sifted down to individual competition.When I began watching this latest season of The Biggest Loser Couples it didn't take long to realize that for some, the biggest challenge wa... More..
Home & Garden > Landscaping Buying a birdbath: 4 of 7
As with any purchase the first things to consider when buying a birdbath are what is its main purpose? Function, ornament or both? Where will it be placed?Then...shop around! Even the most ornate birdbath can have a large price range depending on when and where it is purchased. It is quite possible to spend huge amounts of mo... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Easter Chocolate Jesus for Easter: Blessing or blasphemy?: 12 of 20
For the record-Blasphemy is defined as; "...An irreverent or impious act, attitude, or utterance in regard to something considered inviolable or sacrosanct..."Did the artist intend for this to be any of the above mentioned 'acts'? Can the sculpture then be considered 'blasphemy'?I think blasphemy is a conscious effort to degr... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dogs: 115 of 176
Puppy LoveEyes reflecting your kind soulFearless love so freely flows.Cupid's arrow from the start,Found its way -Straight to my heart.For such a small puppyYou carry that tail-So long and fluffy.As proud as a boat,Would carry a sail.Small bundle of fur,Its easy to see,Why I brought you home with me.Tiny blessing sent from ab... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy How to throw a successful baby shower for the mom-to-be: 12 of 18
Throwing a successful baby shower for the mom-to-be can be easily done by following the K.I.S.S. ( for our purposes here Keep It Simply Sweet ).Making a major production of the baby shower can be stressful for the hostess, family and friends, not to mention the mom-to-be. while a 'surprise' shower may be nice, it may be much ... More..