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On the internet I am known as Ladymermaid. It is a title that is slowly and steadily becoming associated with my works. It is the name that I write under. I write on the internet because I love to. It is my passion, my play, my hobby and my work.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My dad: 1 of 100
His mom died giving birth to himand left with a father who couldn't carethat hated him for what he had presumably stolen from himHe grewA skinny little boy who only wanted to playand be a kidBeaten black and bluelying in bed afraidpraying for the dayWhen it would stop.It never did!One day the pain was more than he could facea... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: No bake cookies: 1 of 32
It's summertime and it is simply too hot to bake. But don't suffer any worries that you and your family won't have homemade cookies, there are a treasure trove of no bake cookie recipes out there, you just have to choose the one right for you. Each of these taste tantalizing recipes will quickly and easily offer your family a... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Are parents responsible for how their children act as adults?: 1 of 30
Parents often are responsible for the behavior of their children as adults. Good parenting is very much reflected in the behavior of well adjusted grown children just as poor parenting has the unfortunate result of producing troubled adults. Parenting does make a difference in how kids are able to function in their later live... More..
Style & Beauty > Vintage & Bargain Clothing How to make the best of shopping for clothes at Goodwill: 1 of 27
As in all shopping I treat it as an adventure. I love to bargain hunt, and I love to save money because the dollars that I save in one area, I can use to play with in another. Shopping Goodwill stores makes saving money easy! Money that I would have used to purchase clothes at a regular retail store is cut by approximately 80... More..
Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery The importance of a clean cutting board: 1 of 27
So are you one of the millions of people who are more than a little confused about the issue of wooden versus plastic cutting board surfaces and food safety? Wood was naturally the first material thought to be safest for food cutting surfaces. Then with the emergence of plastic cutting boards we heard that plastic was safer, ... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Chocolate no bake cookies: 1 of 27
Chocolate No Bake Cookies seem to have been around forever. Although they are a nutritious and affordable lunchbox or afterschool snack for hungry kids, you can expect the entire family to be only too willing to enjoy their gooey goodness. These Chocolate No Bake Cookies are quick, and easy to prepare, and clean up afterwards... More..
Business > Online Business (Other) Tips for a successful internet business: 1 of 26
The Internet has opened up a world of opportunities for people who may not otherwise have been able to consider operating their own business. Now that the internet brings the world right into your home, and directly to you and your business, operating a home based business has never been easier. Costs of opening and operating... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Human understanding: 1 of 25
MichaelMichael never knew his father. His father had left them long before Michael was born and, although he grew up with his mother, she never really seemed to be there either. She could never get over his fathers leaving and, for as long as Michael could remember, she existed in a bottle. It wasn't that she didn't care abou... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Ink: 1 of 22
I've been playing on the computer too long I thinkAs I look downAt my granddaughter and her penWith its beautiful dark blue ink.She's three and very petiteIf she wasn't so inquisitive you could almost call her sweet.But for now there she sitsOn the floor by my feetEtching flowers on her knees."Watcha doing?", I ask.She looks ... More..
Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: Beef barley soup: 1 of 21
Beef Barley Soup is a rich satisfying meal that is just one of those perfect foods to come home to on a cold winter day. Served with a bun or a thick slice of garlic bread it is a meal that can soothe the hungriest of appetites. The taste and texture of barley is a wonderful add in to virtually any soup or stew but entwined w... More..