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I'm new to helium, and really enjoying the site.

My blog address is www.anicelaceinthesun@blogspot.com

I hope to inspire and entertain, using the best of my voice in children's books, articles, short stories, poems and songs.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Family memories: 1 of 50
Through My Grandmother's Eyes Through my grandmother's eyes the stars were alive. Trees had spirit, and families had ties Every new day was a brand new birth Of the stars, trees, moon and the earth Through her eyes lives seeds were planted. Her life was not made to be taken for granted She enveloped what she had A simple fru... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Grandparents: 1 of 49
We inherit more than the obvious physical characteristics from family members, who come before us. The adage "fruit doesn't fall far from the tree" serves as the perfect metaphor for familial relationships. The members of our families have an enormous impact on what we become, and the ways in which we define ourselves. There ... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Grandparents: 1 of 23
My siblings and I were lucky enough to have been afforded the luxury of having a close relationship with our grandparents. We also inherited more than the obvious physical characteristics. The adage "fruit doesn't fall far from the tree" seems not only to convey a certain charm; it serves as the perfect metaphor for familial ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Virginia Tech shooting: Should America ban firearms?: 4 of 53
Cho Seung-Hui a tormented young man, already exhibiting crazed behavior, ignored the advice of a teacher, slipped through a mental health care facility, conned campus police, and bought two firearms. Teachers, students, and law enforcement personnel were not able to prevent this tragic event. It seems many people, agencies, a... More..
Health & Fitness > Medicine Development Children and medication: Generation "Med"?: 7 of 72
When my son was in the second grade, his second grade teacher suggested, I have him evaluated for Attention Deficit Disorder. I was going through a divorce at the time, and our home was a organizational disaster area. His structure was off, and children go haywire with lack of, or poor structure. I think we would have someth... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Childhood memories: 48 of 391
I remember... I remember when our parents went away My grandmothers house is where we would stay I remember her warmth when I was a kid I remember love went into everything that she did Christmas was bright, full of presents and joy Even at Easter, we got a new toy We painted Easter eggs, blue,yellow, and red Then, we'd e... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: War: 68 of 544
Sands Lonely Shore I watched my son play on the seashore giggling that giggle I'd heard before He loved to build castles in the sand Then, he'd get tired and reach for my hand This morning he left to go to war Without the maturity to meet death at the door Without the maturity to to know what it's for He smiled that smile ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Depression: 97 of 694
To yourself, you must improve to improve yourself. For it is said, you must be here, to enjoy your health. It's self destructive is what they say to be on your own. Man is most things by himself, but nothing all alone. I can see sunshine through your eyes. I can see you are mad, a feeling to despise I can see sad blue eyes... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Birkhead named father of Anna Nicole's baby: 1 of 7
Larry Birkhead is the Father ! " I told you so!" cried a triumphant Larry Birkhead upon leaving a Bahamian court house on Tuesday , April 10, 2007. Finally, after six months of fighting to prove he is Dannielynn's father, Larry Birkhead is close to bringing his daughter home. Anna Nicole Smith denied her boyfriend, Larry Bir... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Childhood: 11 of 73
Do you remember your first childhood crush? Mine was on a boy named Dexter, in my third grade class.I don't remember much about him, except that he loved to draw, and drew a perfect Charlie Brown from Peanuts. Dexter sat across from me in class, so I watched him draw everyday instead of listening to our teacher. Actually, as ... More..