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Being a mother to 2 young daughters doesn't leave me much time for myself. I am a full-time chef, day-care manager, housekeeper, laundress, and comforter of small childhood griefs.

That being said, I love to write and create things for others to enjoy. Since

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Nature: 18 of 578

The waterfall is falling, Against the rocks it's dashing, I wonder what it's walling Behind the water, flashing. Can it be a cave, With wonders ne'er been told? Would the waters behave That way, and still be bold If I found its secrets, And spread them through the world... Would it still be set On keeping them untold? Would ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dark moments: 4 of 117

You're gone and I'm alone, There's no one else around, Bitterly I'm weeping, But no one hears the sound. You've left without a word, And left a gap behind, Our lives were spent together, Our hearts were intertwined. The funeral bells are tolling, The people gather round, But they don't feel my sorrow As you're lowered in the...
Food & Drink > Cooking Fruits & Vegetables How to steam fresh vegetables: 4 of 22

Steaming is a great, low fat, low calorie, highly nutritious way to prepare vegetables. However, if done improperly, it can result in bland looking and tasting mush. So how do you do it? For starters, you need the right equipment. A steamer basket of some kind, with the correct pan, and a lid. You can go all out, with the ba...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A bright start: 3 of 13

Excitedly, Charles and Laura walked into the orphanage. Unable to have children themselves, they were finally going to adopt. As they entered the door, a very pretty Asian woman approached them. “Hello, my name is Mary. You are Mr. and Mrs. Clark, correct?” Her English was almost perfect, though you could still d...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A grim situation: 6 of 20

"Get on the ground, now!" The man shouted, waving his gun in the air. Heart pounding, I lowered myself to the ground, watching the dozen or so other people in the bank do the same thing. Sirens outside explained the gunman's anxiety. The day had started off like any other Friday, and I stopped at the bank to deposit my check...
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) How to make homemade granola: 1 of 3

Granola: The Ultimate Healthy Breakfast Most people who are even slightly health conscious know about granola and it's health benefits. High in fiber, low in cholesterol, low-sodium, etc. However, most kinds of granola available are dripping with fat and oil. It makes it nice and tender-crisp, without a lot of work on the pa...
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Why one should avoid artificial preservatives in food and cooking: 5 of 14

In this day and age, it is extremely difficult to find high quality, wholesome food. In particular, with ready made meals the trend, everything has preservatives in it. However, this can be extremely detrimental to your health. Almost all additives, and especially the preservatives, are chemicals that haven't been properly e...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Judas Iscariot: Good guy vs. bad guy?: 10 of 27

Judas Iscariot: Raw Deal or Ultimate Betrayal? The question in many people's minds is: if it was foretold that Judas would betray Jesus, does that mean he was doomed from the beginning? In other words, did he get a raw deal? If this is the case, then the God I serve is not the kind of God I want to serve. So, lets take a lit...
Creative Writing > Humor Cowboy humor: True stories about the rodeo: 6 of 13

Entering the covered arena, the blaring lights and the din of noise were overwhelming and confusing to my six year old mind. The air was filled with the mingled scents of hot dogs, sawdust, and manure. The constant murmur of voices, mooing, whinnying, and the static crackle of the PA system made it so you had to shout to be ...
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) How to equip the vegan kitchen: 1 of 1

Equipping the Vegan Kitchen When first starting to cook vegan, it can be intimidating. Suddenly, all the tips and trick you used to use don't work anymore. Knowing how to tenderize a tough steak isn't useful, nor is the tip on separating eggs. You will also find your equipment needs to change, along with everything else. I a...