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I've loved to write ever since I was very young. Loved doing essays in school and college. I have a BS in Education. I enjoyed making up stories to tell my children when they were little. I am a mother of 4 a grandmother of 9. I have a variety of hobbies

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Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Pondering the existence of ghosts, demons and angels: 1 of 73
Have you ever felt the hairs on the back of your neck raise in warning or felt that someone was looking over your shoulder. Have you ever had a sudden unexplainable chill, or heard things go bump in the night. Have you ever felt that you were being watched but there wasn't anyone there, or that things aren't where you left th... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues Relationships and deception: What counts as cheating?: 3 of 67
Well to tell the truth I am from the old school of thought. I was brought up to believe anything that constitutes a betrayal is cheating. If you are unsure of what is considered cheating then just ask yourself is this something you would tell your spouse and if the answer is no then it is cheating. Everyone knows what constit... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Complete spring cleaning checklist: 1 of 16
Spring, what a wonderful time of the year when the snow begins to disappear and the world comes alive.Life takes on a slower pace during the winter season as we close ourselves up in our homes until the first burst of spring beckons us out into the warmth of the sun. This is the time when we throw open our windows and take in... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres The best Christmas movies of all time: 1 of 15
I love anything to do with the magic of Christmas because its the only time of the year when people of all ages get to experience the excitement of their inner child as we all remember Christmases past and prepare to enjoy the Christmas of the present. With my family we all loved Christmas movies from those starring Bing Cros... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Dogs: 4 of 54
When my son went into the Air Force, I became a foster parent to his black lab. I quickly became very attached to the dog because he was very loving, protective and very intelligent. Now anyone that has ever had any dealings with labs know that they are very gassy dogs, so I taught the dog to go to the hall whenever he had re... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My favorite sewing project: 2 of 24
My mother used to say I was born with a needle in my hand. In fact, one of her favorite stories was about my passion for the craft. She used to tell this story over and over again. How the story went is that one night when I was about six years old, my parents were driving up to Russel pond to take in the beauty of the lake. ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Caring for a unicorn: 4 of 45
The sun rising on the horizon gave a glow to the mystical forest. The river reflecting the majesty of the orb as it rose in the sky lighting everything in its path with the warmth of it's light. The rustling of the bushes nearby signaled the presence of one of the wood land creatures. As the animal cleared the bushes its pure... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Mother's Day without your mother: 1 of 11
You were there when I was youngyou were there when the day was doneyou were there when I was a teenand all the years in-betweenYou were there to wipe away my tearsand there to chase away all my fearsAnd now that I'm in my middle yearsAnd you are no longer hereWhen my day has gone badand I feel all aloneI think of youand I smi... More..
Other Why humans need pain: 11 of 112
Humans experience pain in many forms. The first is physical pain, which is a functional pain caused by a physical injury. As far as physical pain is concerned the main reason we need this pain is that it signals our body that something is wrong. Without physical pain we would never know that our bodies were in need of medical... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Should you wait for him when he leaves you for another woman: 2 of 19
I know that women out number the men, but lets get real ladies we are strong and independent and we can do better than a man who believes that we are replaceable and of no intricate value other than to pump up his ego, and do his laundry. Are we that desperate that we would sit around waiting for a cheater to return and if he... More..