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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Living in the now: 4 of 41

TIME Time takes its toll and rolls along To the beat of an unnamed tune. Will time run out and leave you Asking why it ended too soon? We try so hard to measure time With seconds split in two, What will it matter in the end When time runs out for you? We say things about time well spent Not stopping to really hear, We did no...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting Grandparents raising grandchildren: 2 of 16

I am a grandparent doing my best to raise three grandsons. My oldest grandson, whom I have adopted, insists that he is raising me. He tells everyone that my training is coming along nicely. He has lived with me all of his life. He is twelve years old. The other two grandsons I am raising are five and three. They keep me very...
Relationships & Family > Friends & Peers (Other) Personality labels: Givers versus takers: 2 of 8

I have a best friend that I have had for many years. We are male and female but we have never been friends with benefits. We met in college and have remained fast friends. In our younger days we were hard pressed to make enough time to share with each other. We both married and had families that demanded most of our time. No...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Travel: 5 of 14

Right in Your Own Backyard Rain was pouring outside. My four little girls were bored. They wanted to go outside and play but the rain was keeping them prisoners inside. They had quickly tired of board games and were in need of something to keep their imaginations in check. We had traveled to nearly every state in the USA, an...
Arts & Humanities > Writing at Helium An overview of Helium from a member's perspective: 18 of 42

When I joined Helium I was scared to death to actually put my words out there on the site for people to read. I had read many of the articles written on Helium and I knew there were some very talented writers here. I felt like I was in a fish bowl and the whole of Helium was looking at me, pointing fingers and laughing. I pu...
Sports & Recreation > Outdoors & Sportsman (Other) ATVs and safety issues: 1 of 1

West Virginia holds the record for the most deaths resulting from ATV accidents. The neighboring state of Kentucky has had its fair share of ATV accidents also. Some accidents have been reported to have involved alcohol, but many accidents have occurred where no alcohol has been ingested. ATV accidents in West Virginia have ...
Education > Teachers & Administrators Why the education system needs big changes: 14 of 26

The wonderful United Stated of America is always on the move for bigger and better things. No stone is left unturned in the adventurous spirit of improving life for the next generation. The never ending quest to improve our schools, our safety, our strength, and our environment has this great country on a forward march. Hist...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Storms: 103 of 166

Dark clouds form and gather, the day turns into night. You feel alone and frightened, I am no where in your sight. Look for me in lightning, streaking through the sky, hear me in the thunder, as my echoes pass you by. Feel me in the rain drops, as I caress your skin. covering you in my love, as the storm settles in. When the...
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Savory baked beans: 6 of 9

This is a recipe that my wife uses when we are expecting a large amount of company or going to a family reunion. It goes perfect with ham, deviled eggs and dinner rolls. This tasty dish can easily take the place of basic, ordinary baked beans and could even be a meal all by itself. Chuck Wagon Beans Ingredients: 1 lb. of bac...
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Mother's Day gift basket ideas: 13 of 18

Do husbands buy gifts for their wife on Mother's Day? I usually buy my wife a gift. I learned early in our marriage what not to buy her. You see, my wife is a great cook. When we were first married I simply could not believe some of the meals she prepared for me. I was so proud of her. I loved inviting my family over to dinn...