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Writing is my primary interest. Reading everything I can get my hands on is a close second.

As a former elementary school teacher, turned medical office administrator, I honed my writing skills for 30+ years on lesson plans, policy and procedure manuals,

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Parenting & Pregnancy > After School Should parents raise their children without television?: 1 of 304
If used with discretion, television can be a positive influence and a valuable parenting tool to rely upon when raising children. Time spent and content viewed must be monitored and geared to the age of the child. If parents oversee what their child is watching to ensure the quality of programing, television often provides le... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Parenting: 1 of 138
Parents strive to perfect their parenting skills in order to be perfect parents, however raising children is an endeavor plagued with pitfalls. Parenting experts will tell you there is no such thing as the perfect parent. They advise you to do your best and be patient with yourselves for we all make mistakes. I beg to differ.... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Snow: 2 of 207
I gaze out the windowat a blanket of snow,drifting and blowing, it's about 10 below. Donning my jacketand gloves will ensure,no frostbite will result from the cold temperature. A swig of hot teato warm my insides,then out into the elements,where duty abides. Surveying the depth of the fresh fallen flakes,wielding my shovel... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Sizes & Fit Should plus-size clothing be modeled by plus-size models?: 1 of 97
Plus size clothing modeled by anyone but plus size models is equivalent to false advertising. A duplicate of the plus sized item has to be created to fit the regular sized model. The actual item available for purchase is not the same as the item advertised. In retail circles this is referred to as "bait and switch," and manuf... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: This life: 1 of 93
This life has been filledWith ups and downs,reasons to smileand causes for frowns. Heartfelt laughter,devastating tears,an array of emotionsOver the years. So many loved onesdear to my heart,loneliness and sorrowWhen we are apart. Ever-after was happy,never-ending a lie,the truth of the matter,one day I will die. If afterlife... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Revenge: 1 of 89
Vowing loyalty to each other,we made a lover's pact.Not wanting to keep secrets,I held nothing back. You said we were forever,I believed your liesThere's no such thing as always,I've come to realize. Forever became an interlude,then we parted ways.Whenever I ran into you,you would avert your gaze. Sweet revenge is mine now,no... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Together: 1 of 85
We have been together longerthan each of us has been alone.What makes us tick, and why we click;the reasons are unknown You are social and outgoing,a veritable party for sureI live inside, attempting to hidefrom a world I try to ignore We are both private and would neverdisplay outward signs of affection. We have differen... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Is racism taught or learned?: 1 of 80
Racism is learned. Teaching is the act of imparting knowledge. Learning is receiving knowledge. Based on these definitions one must conclude that racism is learned. As any experienced teacher will attest, unless an individual is open to receiving what is taught, teaching would be unsuccessful.Babies come into the world as a p... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Secrets: 2 of 134
Rushing into life too soon,resembling a tiny wounded bird.The doctors called her premature,I called her "my heart." fragile, with big brown eyes,too old and wise for the tiny body.Twinkling, day and night,twinkling with special secrets. She has chosen me, to be her confidante, keeper of secrets."Let's build a tent" she sayspu... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Is it appropriate for gay couples to adopt children?: 1 of 67
Is it appropriate in this affluent society for children by the hundreds of thousands to languish in understaffed orphanages and group homes? Might they be better off in a two parent family; aren't two mothers or two fathers better than a life with no parents?To be a good parent, one must be loving, kind, selfless and empathet... More..