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I have written for as long as my memory serves . . . and with a neurological disorder sometimes it doesn't serve me too well. I started speaking at four months and my mom says I haven't shut up since. That may be why I currently have verbal dyslexia and the

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Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Winter nights: 3 of 35
Sparkin on a Winter Night (v.1) Sittin on the back porch watchin' the stars Cuddled in a blanket That's where we are On cold and crispy winter night I'm snuggled with my honey and it feels so right (Chorus) Its just you and me on a winter night Gettin' all cozy And makin' sparks fly Heatin' it up and a meltin' the snow We ai... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity Chronic illness management: Psychological strategies: 1 of 10
When I first heard my diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, I laughed with relief, my friend couldn't believe that it was happening and my husband stood in stunned silence, then began to discuss plans for an upcoming camping trip. Each one of us had to decide on the psychological strategies that we would use to cope with this chr... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette How to gracefully dine alone: 10 of 61
The most important factor in gracefully dining alone is to let yourself enjoy it. Grace is a by product of self assurance and comfort. The greatest hurtle for many people in dining alone is the question of what people are thinking of them. Breaking it down into simple terms it is a matter of insecurity in allowing the assump... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fairies: 6 of 35
They float on wings throughout the night their wings are dusted by heavens starlight. Flitting through the nearing dawn the sunrise is their parting song. The fairies life of hope and love on glided wings dreams are of their fanciful flight in diamonds glow closing your eyes their secrets to know. More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Time: 165 of 759
Constant velocity that ricochets with age rapid heartbeats silent screams fits of joy and rage. Ever marching forward yet lagging in its lead heralding adventure recalling history when its given heed. It runs quicker with its aging slower in its youth steadfast in maturity time ever rearranging. More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Christian: 6 of 24
As a mother of rough and rowdy four year old who felt that bathing was something best completed by running through the sprinklers, I found myself growing more frustrated at just how to convince him that crevices could not be cleaned by sprinkling. The bath time ritual was a nightmare, but what brought the night terrors was t... More..
Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People What you can learn from easy-going personalities: 5 of 18
On the wall in his office there was a serene picture of a duck floating on a calm pond. At first glance, that was all you saw but if you looked closer you would see that the ducks feet were paddling so quickly that they blurred. Under the picture in simple script this statement "Be a Duck. Calm on the surface while paddling ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: On self-acceptance: 24 of 73
I stopped and watched my reflection in the lives of other men to see exactly what they would see if they would actually let me in. I saw myself so lonely through lovers fleeting stares I saw myself so selfish through the ones who thought to care. I saw myself so ugly to the jet set model blonds I saw myself so stupid to thos... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I believe...: 21 of 55
I believe that I am not a random act of nature a result of coagulating foam. I believe that my existance has a purpose that I am purposeful. I believe that no one should be dicarded thrown away unloved. I believe I was created for worship to be loved and I am because I believe. More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: A snowy day: 21 of 47
Snowy Day Alone (V.1) Crystal white rivers run through the sky Like ice that sheds from an all seeing eye The temperature plunges Freezing my heart Like the pain you inflict In your torturous art. (Chorus) Its a snowy day for emotions A frozen wasteland of death Where love's set aside And there is no where to hide Just the s... More..