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Hi, My name is Annette Bromley and I go by the nickname of Annie among some of my friends. I live in Vermont and have for most of my life, all 65 plus years of it. I'm semi-retired, a mom and a grandmother. I graduated from Chester, VT High School (now called

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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Who are you to judge others?: 1 of 150

MILLIE BELLEI'm somewhat of a people watcher. Though I try very hard to not be judgmental I sometimes find myself putting people in little boxes, rich, poor, shy, bully, loud, vulgar, dirty, bum, snooty, self righteous, intelligent, not so smart, saint, sinner. You know how it is; but really, who are we to judge others?I've f... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Snow: 4 of 208
SNOW(WALKING ON A WINTER MORN)I love walking on a snowy winter morning,early, as the dawn breaks forth its light,dazzling the earth with all its splendoras it glows above the earth all snowy white,shimmering and sparkling around meas I walk, awed by the beautyof a world that's crystal bright.There's a fresh crispness in the a... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Has Paris Hilton found God?: 1 of 51
This probably isn't worth touching with a ten foot pole but here goes anyhow. In the first place, Paris Hilton's situation is of her own making. In the second place, it really isn't my business but it irritates me to see not just Paris, but all these "poor little rich kids" get away with crimes because of the family name and ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations In this day and age why go to church: 1 of 49
WHY GO TO CHURCH?Why go to church and how important is church and church attendance to my "Christian" growth? How do I know I am in the right church? If I don't attend church every week will I not go to Heaven? What good is church anyhow? These are questions a lot of people ask. People go to church and don't go to church for ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Autumn: 4 of 194
GEMS OF AUTUMNCrisp and fresh, these autumn days,though the nights grow frosty coldbut there's wonder in this harvest timeas the autumn weeks unfoldin a display of radiant colors,mauve, crimson and gold,and the pumpkins in the fields are dressedin their carnelian gowns.Apple orchard boughs bend lowwith rubies in their crowns;... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why some things are better left unsaid: 1 of 41
THAT OLD AND FAMILIAR "FOOT IN MOUTH" DISEASE:Why some things are better left unsaidTo quote from a man who was much wiser than most of us will ever be, in this lifetime anyhow, the great King Solomon said, "Whoso keepeth his tongue, keepeth his soul" (Proverbs 21:23). It is always wise to be prudent when we speak for "A prud... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Life's paradox: 1 of 39
LIFE'S PARADOXIt seems to me the saddest thing,like we're caught in some disjointed mystery,when I take a serious lookat what is going on 'round me.Oh! The times we live in...What we're writing for posterity!It seems to me, it's not at allthe way it ought to be.These paradoxes of our lives,I view with near righteous indignati... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Faith in God: 4 of 142
IN TRYING TIMES When I woke up this morning the day was looking fine and I thought about my blessings and Lord, had you on my mind. I have food, clothes and shelter, I have family and friends, I've had good times, but there are struggles that never seem to end. My sunny morning soon grew cloudy and it wasn't long... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Valentine's Day: 3 of 96
VALENTINES DAY THOUGHTSI'll not call you my valentine.You're much more dear to methan a lovely, sweet, endearing cardon February the fourteenthto express how much I love youfor I love you all the yearand I hope I show you oftennot just when Valentine's Day is herebecause I'll love you for a lifetime...I will always hold you d... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Nature: 1 of 32
BLACK BEARS AND BLUEBERRIESBeing married and with children and both of us working full time jobs as well didn't leave a whole lot of "real" together time for us. It happened several years ago that I was blueberrying and just happened to make the acquaintance of a black bear. Well, we didn't really take all that much time to g... More..