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I love to write. Sometimes the mind gets a little jumbled and it helps to get your thoughts on paper (or in this case on screen).

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Favorite Christmas traditions: 18 of 34
I grew up in a small southern coastal town. My parents were very young and had four children by the age of twenty-eight. We were happy growing up on the water and loved everything having to do with boating, fishing, sailing and skiing. We never had a whole lot of money but it was never an issue. The fact that we ate fish more... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Special Occasion Gifts Romantic birthday gift ideas for him: 8 of 15
After ten years and two children, I sometimes feel as if the romance has gone out of our lives. We were never the "lovey-dovey" romantic people to begin with, but we took time out of our schedule to talk and spend quality time together. This past year my husband turned thirty-five and I decided we needed to get back to the pe... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life When you met your spouse: Stories of how married couples met: 77 of 143
When you first get engaged and plan to get married in a church, one of the things that has to be done is you and your betrothed have to meet with the preacher of the church. This is mostly routine and helps a newly engaged couple tackle the questions of money, sex and children. Of course, to break the ice, the first question ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reflecting on your life: 111 of 195
how did I end up here?Do I matter at all?am i only mom or wife?or am I just the servant they call?where did my brain go?was I ever really smart?do I still have an opinion?am I doing my part?what is my place?where do i belong?I have become what i hate.where did i go wrong? More..
Entertainment > Movie News & Previews Essential Christmas movies for kids: 8 of 14
The idea of a Christmas movie for me is that Christmas would not be the same without watching this particular movie. The essential movies become classics and are watched every year to get the entire family into the Christmas "spirit". Here are a few that have withstood the test of time and should be shared with your children.... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy A look at why it's so important to pack a bag for the hospital when you are pregnant: 4 of 7
I was not ready! Although I had been waiting and hoping for this moment for eight months (more like three years) it was not time. I had five more weeks to go and every moment of those five weeks was planned down to the millisecond. The last eight months had been a blur of work and school. I was so determined to finish my Mast... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues How to break up with a friend: 10 of 17
I always believed that I was a good friend. I listened, I offered advice when asked, I helped baby-sit in a crunch and I lent out clothes, shoes and jewelry as needed. As I grew older I found myself surrounded by friends that seemed to be especially needy and unhappy. It was like I attracted people that needed a psychologist/... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football Players Should Brett Favre have come back out of retirement to play football for the Vikings?: 6 of 10
George Costanza, of Seinfeld fame, once said "leave on a high note." Brett Favre should listen and learn this mantra as he prepares to once again don yet another team's colors. From Green Bay to New York to Minnesota Brett Favre has certainly traveled the United States. How much longer can this go on? How many more teams will... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Children's stories: 240 of 396
Louise the Lizard was hot! The temperature was 105 degrees in sunny South Florida and Louise was so hot that even in the shade, she could not get comfortable. The ice blue water of the swimming pool called out to her but there was one problem. Louise the Lizard could not swim. She was terrified of the water and even as high a... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Do stay-at-home moms get the recognition they deserve?: 45 of 72
I have a friend who describes her job as a stay at home mom as a personal assistant to three (two children, one husband) movie stars. When she said this to me I stopped, thought about it and completely agreed. We run the house, answer the phone and take massages accordingly; we coordinate the calendar and plan for special eve... More..