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I have been married for 35 years to the love of my life and we are blessed with one beautiful Daugher, a great Son-In-Law and two great Grandchildren. My family recently moved from California to North Dakota and we love it in North Dakota. I have always loved

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Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Is there such a thing as a true man of our dreams: 1 of 27

Is there truly a "Man of Our Dreams" out there waiting for us or is it just a dream that we have had since childhood? Do we imagine of a knight in shinning armor charging up to us on a white stead, a man willing to give up a kingdom for our love? Do we dream of being loved and cherished forever? I know that most women do bel...
Society & Lifestyle > North American Culture Top 5 most influential people in America: 3 of 22

When I think of influential people in America my mind is filled with so many than my mind boggles at the numbers. It is difficult for me to limit myself to just five with so many great people past and present. The United States of America as we all know was and still is a melting pot of many great cultures, races and religio...
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Thrillers: 22 of 129

The Dream Taker The stench in the air caused Klaine to stumble for balance. The odor was one that she could not identify; it was very powerful with a metallic aroma that left her senses reeling. She did not want to walk further into the house but the nightmare had her in its grip and there was no letting go. Klaine walked sl...
Relationships & Family > Married Life Tips for keeping the romance alive: 12 of 37

I have been married for thirty-five amazing years to a magnificent man. We are still as romantic with each other today as the first day we met. I believe what keeps the romance alive in a relationship are not just a lot of tips and tidbits, but rather a recipe. I have a list of ingredients that will create the perfect recipe...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What would you consider to be the most important things that have been a major inspiration in your life and why?: 50 of 133

Many events and people have been inspirational in my life. When I was young knowing the love of God, my parents, grandparents and siblings was very important to be for for it enabled me to give back love and friendship to those I have met in my life. I learned through that love that all things are possible and that love is t...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Best and worst bosses: 21 of 52

I have found in the business world there are three basic types of supervisors: The Good, Bad and Ugly. The "Good," supervisor is the most difficult to find, much like a buried treasure, it is suspected that both of these are real but very hard to locate. The "Bad," supervisor is often the one most often seen. Most people hav...
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts How to argue without fighting: 17 of 37

How to argue without fighting is a near impossible thing to accomplish but if you love and care for someone enough you can learn to do it. I have been married for thirty years and have had my share of disagreements with my husband, but we are still together and still loving each other and still arguing when needed. People ne...
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Romance: 95 of 205

Klane Michaels knew that the chase would soon start. The hunter had found his prey and was thirsting for his kill. Klane was tired of settling into a new job, new house and then having to move on again because he kept finding her. She had found friendship and hopefully a man to love in Mercy Springs, CA and she was dammed if...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Grocery shopping horror stories: 27 of 56

Usually grocery shopping is a job that has to be done but is not enjoyable, but with my daughter everything about the trip was as usual a pleasure. Many things can happen when taking a trip to the grocry store. You might realize as you get to the register that you didn't bring cach or your checkbook. There is always the chan...
Sciences > Surgery Pros and cons of a liver transplant: 1 of 2

We have so much to be thankful that it is hard to put into words. We first and foremost thank God for his steadfast love through the tough times. We thank the donor and their family. We thank all of the wonderful friends new and old who came out to help us in our time of need. We take our hats off to all of the doctors, nurs...