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My name is Lisa and I'm 38 years old. My hobbies include reading novels by Anne Rice and Sherrilyn Kenyon. I enjoy writing my own stories as well, anything from romance to the supernatural and some adult stories.

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Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft Wicca: Advice for the new solitary practitioner: 1 of 7
Wicca is a spiritual path that recognizes both Gods and Goddesses. Many Wiccans believe that nature is sacred and should be protected.Crystals are used for their natural beauty and also for the power they carry. You may see some wearing a pentacle necklace or a ring. The corners of the pentacle correspond to the elements: Ear... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Paranormal experiences: 5 of 23
I have been around the paranormal pretty much my whole life. When I was little I was fascinated with ghosts and witches. I used to go on my own little ghost hunts as a child, sneaking around the house at night. My childhood dreams were of space aliens and ghosts.The last three houses my sister lived in were haunted and the ho... More..
Arts & Humanities > Schools of Thought Is there one right religion?: 33 of 115
I'm a witch, I don't worship Satan [I don't even believe in Satan or the Devil!] and nor do I sacrifice little children or animals. I have stopped explaining my religion to other, mainly because I'm tired of being judged based upon their stupidity.I believe that God has many faces. To each culture he/she is different in appea... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents On living at home with your parents: 5 of 16
I'm 37 and I still live with my mother. I have been torn by this decision that I've made, but I know for a fact that it's best. My mother has knee problems and is unable to work, so I am the main money maker. She can't live without me and to be honest I can't survive without living with her.I know someone who was happy living... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Choosing a nanny or daycare center: Pros and cons: 3 of 7
I have been a nanny and I have been a daycare provider. To me the choice is a difficult one because I've seen the good and bad that both provide.~The Pro's~*The nanny is in the child's home with them providing care and educational experiences for the child to learn from. The children are comfortable in their surroundings beca... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy Palm reading and soul mates: 2 of 4
SoulmatesI've been thinking a lot about soulmates and well I'm still searching for mine.. is he out there? If so.. where the bloody hell are you? The concepts of soulmates arose from Greek mythology. According to a story I read, our ancestors once had 2 heads and 4 arms. They did something to offend one of the Gods, so that G... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Should your child have a pet bird?: Factors in your decision: 1 of 1
I believe that if your child wants a pet bird they should think really hard on it, as should you as the parent. I've had parakeets pretty much my whole adult life. Even as an adult, taking care of a bird isn't easy. You have to feed it, clean the cage and administer medicine to it if it gets sick. Most of all you have to be a... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: The coffee shop: 5 of 9
Visiting Paris was nice, my family and I traveled to the Eiffel tower and after a long hike we finally made it to the top. We stopped at a coffee shop cafe for brunch after the long trek down the tower, ok so we cheated half way and took the elevator.I sat with my cousin outside at a round table, we both had our journals out ... More..
Relationships & Family > Siblings Top 10 ways to drive your brother or sister crazy: 19 of 32
This is what I did when I was younger.. my older brothers and sister got the brunt of this.. well their girlfriends did anyway.. hehe.1. I once told my brother Chris' girlfriend Maureen, that he used to buy his ex Kathy flowers and presents all the time, she gave him an ear ful because he didn't do that for her.2. My younger ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) Does violence in video games contribute to real life violence?: 75 of 113
Video Games.. I love to play them. When my neices was 1 she used to sit on my lap as I played the game Gauntlet on Gamecube. Her mother and my mum used to play with us. As she got older and began to pretend fight with invisible monsters, we explained to her that it was just a game and that fighting isn't something that we do.... More..