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About me - Lisa Petrarca

I am a mother of three boys, a step daughter and two stepsons. I have been married for seven years and have never been happier!

<I enjoy writing and started again after many years of trying to figure out what I want to be.

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Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: The spouse and me, a funny/tragic/moving tale: 2 of 35
How I Created a Gardening Monster.The picture that currently kept me frozen from movement was a garden full of low amaranth, southern brass buttons, bermuda grass, in other words, weeds! Oh, I did have three fern trees that had spread their way across the wall as if they too were trying to escape the confines of their dismal ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Free-for-all: 7 of 74
PUSH AHEADYour courage and strength is your crowning gloryThey can never take away your personal storyYou and God determine your destinationPush ahead, without hesitationTry as they might to break your spiritYour heart and faith will keep you in itBelieve in yourself and your path will be clearPush ahead, your dreams are so n... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Developing inner strength: 7 of 36
My inner strength only seemed visible during times of difficulty. I always considered myself someone who played it "safe". I didn't try out for anything in high school until my senior year because I was to afraid of the rejection. I knew that my senior year was the last shot I had to do something in High School, so with my ba... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Summer Camps & Fun Strategies for getting the most out of summer vacation time: 3 of 15
Summertime, signals a sense of freedom, a time to get outdoors, and away from the stress of work and household responsibilities. The problem then becomes, so much to do, so little time. Pool parties, barbecues, camping, beach trips, oh how we all look forward to summer.I used to think that planning a summer vacation was the w... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Saying goodbye: 107 of 454
In the shadows of despair, I walk through the world without a care The memories of you still linger everyday,I cannot understand why you were taken away; Agony and sorrow fill my heart,As I ponder all the things that were left unsaidBefore your abrupt depart; I carry the burden throughout my life,As I try to go on and hide my... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Life's paths: 67 of 283
Push AheadYour courage and strength is your crowning gloryThey can never take away your personal storyYou alone determine your destinationPush ahead, without hesitationTry as they might to break your spiritYour heart and faith will keep you in itBelieve in yourself and your path will be clearPush ahead, your dreams are so nea... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts & Gift Ideas (Other) The best gift you've ever received: 42 of 174
Christmas time was closing in on me and it had been a hard year. I was just newly separated and trying to support my three boys on a minimal income. Not to mention my ex was not paying child support, in fact he had completely disappeared. Christmas was just three weeks away. The panic I felt was so different from the years of... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Why it's better to give than receive: 12 of 37
CAN YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A DAY?I went to work today and my boss said she had to tell me something and I have to say yes. I said, "Not until I know what it is," I've learned my lesson in the past. She said, "I am going to take you shopping for groceries today for your family!" I started to cry and told her, "No, I can't al... More..
Relationships & Family > Blended Families Integrating stepchildren into your family: 5 of 14
After seven years of being the "Brady Bunch" family, I can say that I have finally mastered the art of mothering my children vs. the stepchildren. Now when I say verses, in the beginning that is what it felt like. My children were trying to compete with his children for attention, love, equality and finding their place! In 19... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Can women learn to love football: 2 of 5
Would women like football if they understood the point of the game? This is a topic very close to my heart. I am a woman who LOVES football! I know, it's pretty unusual to find a girl who not only likes football, but knows all the positions, and can critique the players with the most expert male fan!After several years of exp... More..