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About me - Pamela Kay

Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains is a small town I call home. There must be magic in this place for though I've done my share of traveling, Georgia always calls me back.

I've been writing since childhood and have sold poems and articles

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Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care All the right intentions: Moving your elderly parent into your house: 8 of 98
All the right intentions for moving your elderly parent into your home can often be misguided or misunderstood. It's hard for two families to share one home but with patience and the essence of the Golden Rule, it can be done, because putting yourself in another person's shoes will always give a better perspective. *What Are... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Thoughts on what mealtime represents for families: 7 of 85
Mealtime has always represented both the separating of family members each morning and the gathering together in the evening. We touch base each morning, even if it is only for a quick cup of coffee or a bowl of cereal. We wish each other well, for whatever challenge might lie ahead of each and with a quick kiss and hug, we a... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Is God an invention of man's mind or true being?: 10 of 121
There is something in each of us that desires to reach out to the Great Someone. That Great Someone is a real being: God. He placed this desire in us so we would seek Him. Some deny this longing and say it is no more than the efforts of simple minds to feel comfort in their puny existence and that God is an invention of man's... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Do stay-at-home moms get the recognition they deserve?: 6 of 72
Several decades have passed since stay at home moms have received the recognition they so richly deserve. Not since the start of the Baby Boom Era, has the necessity of the stay at home mom been viewed as an important contributing factor in the health and well-being of society.This was the generation that questioned everythin... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition (Other) How to prevent aging with good nutrition: 1 of 12
Good nutrition is the cornerstone of living a healthy life and though aging is inevitable, aging before our time is not. Learning how to prevent aging with good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle can add quantity as well as quality to our lives, which means more time living life to its fullest instead of sitting on the sidelin... More..
Travel > United States Hidden travel gems of the Southeastern US: 1 of 12
When vacationing in the Southeastern US you expect to find down home hospitality, southern fried chicken and grits. What you don't expect to find are these three hidden travel gems of North Georgia; a delightful old world Bavarian style Alpine Village, a small town with two wonderful museums plus an old iron mine or a romanti... More..
Travel > Bus & Train Travel How to make that long bus ride more comfortable: 1 of 12
If you are preparing for a journey by bus, you may be worrying about how to make that long bus ride more comfortable and stress-free. Not mention the images brought to mind by the word bus. Words like slow, long, boring and uncomfortable are a few of them. But, I speak from experience when I say, you are about to embark on wh... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Easter The origin of Easter eggs: 1 of 12
The same Easter eggs that are Christian symbols of new and renewed life today, were once the sacred symbols of pagan religions. To understand how they transitioned to become a symbol of Christianity, we must trace the origin of Easter eggs past the eighth century, when the transition occurred, to a time before written history... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Cat ownership experiences: 5 of 58
The Cat Who Loved MeChigger came into my life one stormy morning as I was leaving work. I rushed from the building, as did forty other employees, wishing to be first out of the parking lot. It was a mad dash we made for our vehicles in the downpour. Then suddenly those in front of me stopped. I looked to see what had caught t... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Tips for keeping your house clean: 2 of 23
Today, with our busy schedules, there is seldom enough time to get everything done. Keeping your house clean can fall low on the list and often means a lick and a promise. If, there are any secrets to keeping your house clean, it's being organized, enlisting help from family and cleaning as you go. These simple tips for keepi... More..