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I love to read and write. I'm an extrovert..the life of the party. All music, books, and movies, dancing, singing, playing instruments.
Freelance copywriter and writing a book.

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General The world's funniest joke: 5 of 60

Three southern belles were sitting on the porch in the afternoon sun, sipping mint juleps and playing cards. One interrupted the silence, "Girls, did you know there are women who kiss other women on the lips?" They gasped, "Oh my, that's shocking. What would you call them?" "Well," she looked cautiously from side to side and...
Politics, News & Issues > Family Law Resolving the child support system in America: 6 of 34

The strain on a custodial parent is enormous. She bears the greater responsibility for the emotional, physical and psychological well-being of her children. She is, after all the one who touches their lives on a daily basis. She also has to provide adequate housing, food and clothing at enormous expense. A price far greater ...
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Drug addiction: 8 of 33

Statistics on drug addiction, or perceived addiction in this country are grim. Few seek help for this disease for a variety of reasons including, not being ready to stop using, cost or insurance barriers and social stigma-the top three. What I found most intriguing was this: The number one most abused drug is alcohol by far;...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Teens Should teens be given a curfew by parents?: 1 of 4

Curfew laws have been in place since I was a child. Are they effective? Most cities agree they are very effective. Are curfew laws fair? Not only are they unfair; they are unconstitutional and violate the rights of our kids and their parents. I live in a quaint little desert town with a teen population who is bored beyond te...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My great, true, personal garden story: 123 of 381

Grandma's Garden Long before I was old enough to retain a memory of it, my grandma tended a garden. She grew and canned her own food every year until she was well into her eighties. Grandma's garden fed her family in good times and lean. Through recessions, depressions and personal despair. Hers was no ordinary, sparsely pop...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: How to tell if you are becoming a crazy cat lady: 3 of 8

I have cats and I know that I'm fast becoming the crazy cat lady. In fact, I am certain that I'm at least three quarters of the way there. Everybody else has been accusing me for years of being an eccentric when it comes to my animals but I used to shrug it off. Now it's getting much harder to ignore. See for yourself. I thi...
Entertainment > Celebrities (Other) Does fame equal destructive lifestyles: 4 of 10

Power Working on Weak Minds The rich and famous seemed plagued by addiction and mental break down. Is it the fame or were they always at risk for a melt down? Celebrities of the past were also fighting personal demons. The difference now is the vast media coverage and the outspoken honesty of the popular stars of today. Beca...
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Understanding why people stereotype: 9 of 21

What's Your Type? Stereotypes exist because on some level they're true. That's right, I said it and I'm not backing down. I've always thought political correctness was just a smoke screen for cowards anyway. Now that we've gotten that out in the open, let's have some fun. Have you ever noticed that stereotypes are only offen...
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy Assessing the issue of homelessness in the USA: 10 of 23

No Place to Call Home-A Personal Memoir Most of my working life has included holding two and more positions at once. I raised three amazing kids on my own-my income was our only source for support. Occasionally throughout the past 14 years since my divorce, a few miserly checks arrived without warning, from their father. He ...
Home & Garden > Vegetables, Herbs & Fruits Easy to grow veggies: 6 of 13

How To Grow A Garden Anywhere Even if you live in the city, have no space and precious little time for weeding; you too can enjoy the delicious bounty of freshly plucked fruits and vegetables. A container garden is the perfect answer. You can be creative with empty milk jugs, coffee cans-anything made of a sturdy material th...