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About me - Janicegail Slone

Wife to hubby Larry for 23 years.
Former cosmetologist & dental assistant, present status of wife & homemaker, favorite of all occupations.

My writing through the years has been merely for pleasure, to recapture memories of yesteryear, to prepare a devotion

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: A dying father: 1 of 14
Many people lose their fathers in death suddenly, some through heart attacks, accidents, and other ways, but very suddenly, and there is little time to reflect on those last moments, and possibly they don't have those last moments with their fathers, in my case it was a little different.My father, whom I called Daddy, had a m... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Building a better father-daughter relationship: 6 of 47
Father daughter relationship:My earliest memory of my father, whom I called Daddy, was holding me tightly in his arms in front of him on a tractor seat, on a cold autumn day. Mother had me wrapped up, head and ears as she calls it, and I sat secure and as snug as a bug in a rug, enjoying the ride and the feel of daddy's arms ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture You may be the only Bible some people will ever read: 7 of 29
I've heard the saying many times, "I'd rather see a sermon, than hear one any day. Another is, "the best way to teach is by example, and yes many times I've had said to me, or I have said to another, "You may be the only bible some people will ever read.When I hear that phrase, I think of my father,"Heskle Back" who lived his... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Someone you admire: 9 of 35
There are many people that I admire very much, I'm a very blessed person. I have been loved by two loving and devoted parents, have a devoted sister and brother, whom I think are the greatest and I admire them very much, however the person I have chosen to write about as the Someone I admire, is my husband.My husband and I ma... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Religious: 7 of 24
It had been an especially busy day at the dental office. It was Christmas Eve and the Doctor & I, who was girl Friday, were both surprised that so many people would make an appointment on Christmas Eve. However we were going to leave early afternoon, I was pleased about that as I was very tired and I had two pies to bake ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Fruits & Vegetables Is canning and preserving foods worth it?: 2 of 6
Is canning and preserving foods worth it?That will depend on how much value you put into having homegrown and home-preserved foodstuffs, with out preservatives added salts, and all the other additives that one can't even pronounce much less spell.It will also depend on.... do you enjoy gardening, some has to grow the foodstuf... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Childhood memories: 56 of 145
The Rag Store is one of my favorite childhood memories. Possibly you've heard the terms, second time around, hidden treasures, the trading post, from trash to treasures, the good will, the second hand store, twice best, and the Salvation Army. In my child hood days those were names I was not familiar with. However, from as... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why I am so grateful for my parents: 8 of 20
Why I am so grateful for my parents:The Bible says to Honor thy Father and thy Mother, that thy days may be long upon the earth. That is the first commandment with promise. At the age of 61 I don't know how long my days will be upon this earth, however I know of no one on this earth that I honor more than my parents.My mother... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Facing a storm as a Christian: 19 of 43
Facing a storm as a Christian.Recently I saw on a church sign that said, "God does not promise smooth sailing, but He does promise a Safe Landing. A mental picture of the disciples immediately popped into my head, with the waves crashing around them, the boat rocking to and fro, Jesus in the lower deck asleep, and they were s... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: My greatest accomplishments: 81 of 162
Webster defines accomplished as done successfully, completed,skilled, proficient,having social poise, polished. To say I have any of the above when it comes to computer skills remains to be seen, however, let me take you back to early November of 05 when I thought a mouse was a little gray creature than ran around the house s... More..