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I'm Jan, from Illinois. I've been writing for many years; poems, short stories, articles! My mom had a natural gift for writing beautiful poetry, and I hope I got some of my writing ability from her.

I have two cats who rotate claiming my lap when

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Sciences > Sciences (Other) The history of the bicycle: 2 of 5
The bicycle as we know it today first got its start in 1817. Baron von Drais, of Germany, first developed this invention. It was known as the Draisienne, or hobby horse. It had two wheels of the same size, and was made entirely of wood. The front wheel could be steered, and the rider got on by straddling it. This walking mac... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Remembering love: 66 of 164
In the stillness of this Sunday As the day dwindles time away I sense the loss I'm feeling In recalling better days. I try not to think of loneliness I try not to dwell on pain. But to remember joys of spring Though love has left my life again. Outside are flowers blooming A day's heat of summer comes too soon Outside of my ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Walking in the fog: 48 of 112
A sense of a shadowy figure Around me as I walk. I glance around. I see no one yet Still the shadows Stay with me. I feel the mist against my face It hangs above me And surrounds me in the air. I think I can almost hear the lake front waves Seeking their steady constant beat upon the shore. But the lake is miles away from he... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Police: 12 of 27
I don't know what it was about the place that still caused that kind of reaction from me. It was as if the events had happened there yesterday, and not five months ago. My fists were clenched, and I stared angrily at the front of the store. "Excuse Me? Are you Laura Collins?" "Yes, I am." I said as I turned to see who had as... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Should you smoke in your car?: 28 of 62
I almost own my car. I say almost because soon it will be paid for. The non-smokers haven't been making my monthly payments. Neither has anyone from my City, State or Federal Government. I've been making those monthly payments. I pay for the auto insurance. I pay for the mechanical repairs and the upkeep it requires. I pay f... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A cat's perspective on life: 25 of 55
HUMAN STORIES: A TALE (OR IS THAT TAIL?) OF LIFE EVENTS FROM THE CATS PERSPECTIVES. "One thing I've learned, and I've lived here some time, is that my human person, isn't very reliable. She doesn't even get it, that I'm much smarter then she is!" pouted Skitzy, my smaller female tortoiseshell cat. The human counterpart of th... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts How to learn to crochet: 12 of 26
Today, there are many sources available in order to learn how to crochet. You can make a wide range of items once you learn the basic stitches that are used. Everything from small baby booties, to a warm cozy afghan can be made with the use of hooks and yarn. Other items can include sweaters, purses, Cell Phone Covers, as we... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms 10 things you would like to say to a rude customer: 22 of 47
It can be difficult to be patient and polite when customers treat salespeople rudely, or ask stupid questions. Though my tendency was usually to bite my tongue, some of these are things I've certainly wanted to say at times. My top ten things I would have liked to say to rude customers are: 10. "The reason we're out of the p... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Friendship: 8 of 16
In my new ventures into Affiliate Marketing, it was recommended to me that I sign up with Classified Ad Sites, to promote my products. Many of them were free to join. One classified ad site seemed quite extensive. It must have been recommended to me, from one of those links I must have clicked on, from one of those emails I ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Crochet: How to change thread colors: 3 of 6
Are you getting bored with crocheting your items in one solid color? Do you find yourself wishing you could add a little color, or even lots of colors to the different crocheted projects that you're working on? Changing thread or yarn colors in crocheting is really quite easy, actually. It's easier to change colors in croche... More..