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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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Food & Drink > Cooking Desserts How to rescue a failed apple pie: 1 of 14
The Modern-day Housewife As American as Apple Pie "How to rescue a failed apple pie" Great Uncle Jake and dear Aunt Sadie are coming for Sunday dinner. They are both pushing 90 and as spry and fit as they were 40 years ago, or so they say. You haven't seen them in ages and really want to impress them. Uncle Jake and Aunt Sad... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Praising God: 2 of 27

TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY He is the shine that lights my morning, the stars that light my night, the glory all around me, My God, my hope and my delight; He is my strength, He is my refuge through all of life's storms, My God, the God who knew before I was even born, He lights the path before me. He walks with me every day. To... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Walking with God: 17 of 221
CROSSING OUR RIVERS Oh how difficult the journey, troubled is our way, seems often dark and stormy as we live our life each day as fear stocks all around us, sorrows, sickness, war; each river getting deeper and wilder than the one before and today's joy is tarnished as we worry and we fret about what troubles lie ahead but ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: In God's hands: 8 of 101
THIS GIFT OF ANOTHER DAY The sun rose on the morning. God has granted me another day with wonders all around me and things I don't understand but this gift that God has given me is held safely in God's hands. Lord, guide me through each moment, let not my footsteps stray. Help me know, walk in your way and thank you for anot... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Why St. Patrick's Day has special significance for the Irish: 1 of 12
WHO IS SAINT PATRICK? Why do we celebrate the life of this man and why does he have such special significance for the Irish? Let me share with you what I have learned and what I believe about Saint Patrick. It is March and folks start thinking spring and Saint Patrick's Day, a feast celebration celebrated by the Celts, the C... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Health benefits of ginger: 1 of 12
GINGER: THE SPICE FOR YOUR LIFE Remember the story of "The Gingerbread Boy" when you were a kid. That little cookie guy was in good shape, healthy, alert and very clever. He had a lot of zip, zest and zing. The reason may have been all that ginger he was made out of. Then again maybe it was just a story but this thought isn'... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Family life: Looking back at times gone by: 7 of 77
REMEMBERING WHEN Now that I've attained the age of being part of the "Over the Hill Gang" I find myself looking backwards as much or more than I look forward and at least once a day the expression "Remember when" comes out of my mouth. I enjoy looking back at times gone by, most of the time, though there are a few things tha... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Recipes: Egg fried rice: 1 of 11
THE BEST EVER EGG FRIED RICE WITH GREEN BEANS: I had a Chinese family living a couple houses down the street from me a few years ago and they celebrated a lot of holidays that I don't. I enjoyed learning about these holidays and I especially enjoyed the wonderful cuisine. These ladies could cook and they used a lot of rice. ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values How to be happy in everyday life: 14 of 150
THOUGHTS BEING HAPPY WITH OUR EVERY DAY LIFE The key to real happiness is accepting the life you have and keeping it simple. You can't be happy if your life is filled with clutter and complications, if you are constantly worrying about what may happen or fretting over what might have been. I think I live a fairly basic, simp... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Who are you to judge others?: 15 of 152

MILLIE BELLE I'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'v... More..