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I am currently working for a Developer in Real Estate and I really enjoy selling new homes. It is a wonderul world to be in and it will be again when the economy changes. But, I have been blessed with many exciting avenues from which I can draw from and I

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Hobbies & Games > Card Games Hosting a poker party: 2 of 13
Hosting a Poker Party should be easy, simple, and fun! Poker games tend to be interpreted as if they're a "man's" game, but more and more women are becoming fond of having their own in-home Poker Party. The first thing you need is a place to play. Poker groups tend to start off with a friend suggesting getting together for a ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Boyfriends: 2 of 6
Seventeen and I have a special, forever boyfriendHe is my first kiss, my first that I bare my heart toThe first to fill a space in my life that's so newIn my innocence, a romance with my boyfriendMeans we are sharing the rest of our lives, so I make plansOf houses and babies, I hope he understandsBut he has soon, too soon, le... More..
Pets & Animals > Exotic Pets & Animals A look at exotic-animal livestock farming: 1 of 3
Exotic animal livestock farming is not something most people set out to do. And, Ostrich are not everyday pets; in fact, who even thinks of them as pets? What a commitment when you do decide to raise exotic animals.Remarrying well into midlife, I was amazed to hear my new husband mention that a neighbor had Ostrich and he tho... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Why has Christmas lost its spirituality: 5 of 14
The question posed "Why has Christmas lost its spirituality?" can be interpreted two different ways. Is this question referring to the worldly view of Christmas or are we speaking individually? Though I feel this question is addressing the world, I'm not sure that a blanket answer, which includes everyone, might not be doing ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Layoffs & Firings Job security with companies: 3 of 8
An Ordinary, Insecure Day at Work"Okay, it's time to get up and get moving," I say to myself.And so, today starts like usual by waking up, getting up and going to work. It is ordinary by anyone's standards until I reach my office. When I open the door of my sales office I feel something is different and the small square note ... More..
Travel > United States A visitor's guide to the Model T Automotive Heritage Complex, Detroit, MI: 1 of 1
Ford Piquette Plant Project, Detroit, MIRecently I attended a conference in Detroit, Michigan, a city I know little about except that it is the home of the first automobiles. I remember thinking it would be fun to visit a museum while I was there so I scheduled extra time at the beginning and a small amount at the end. Once I... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Girl Scouts: 1 of 1
My little green beret is bobby-pinned to my blonde hair making sure it doesn't blow off and escape down the street. I am wearing my green dress with a yellow tie, freshly pressed and belted in the middle. My green badge sash is securely pinned at my shoulder and crosses my body just like a Miss America sash. I am a Girl Scout... More..
Style & Beauty > Perfumes & Fragrances Cologne: When you want a different scent: 1 of 1
Cologne: When you want a different scentHow fortunate was I to work in a cosmetic department of a well known department store, my counter being directly across from Men's cologne? Heavenly. The fragrances were wonderful and so were the men who came to the counter to purchase them.Oh, what an array of offerings. Sprays, splash... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: College life: 6 of 11
Refreshed and rejuvenated I strode across campus towards my math class. How wonderful is this that at 48 I have returned to school, was actually allowed at my age to go to college, and found that I absolutely thrived. My worry about not fitting in disappeared fast and I established a rapport with other students, both young an... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Gin rummy: House rules and variations: 2 of 3
Boredom sets in. You tap your watch to see if the time is correct. The moving van is late. There's no television yet, no computer yet, so what are we to do? Ah ha! Gin Rummy! You grab a deck of cards from the car. You're set - a deck of cards, two people and a small playing surface.I have become aware that rules vary from per... More..