Articles written by Nadine Sellers

Advanced Search

What is Helium

About me - Nadine Sellers

Papivore: a voracious reader and writer, whichever comes first. Originally from France.

Now scribbling from the belly of the beast, or is it the heartland of the U.S..

Just as the nomad leaves little trace, words disappear behind the writer, ashes in the Ocean,

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Can creative writing be taught?: 1 of 26
Creativity in any field is a process, not an act. It can be enhanced, guided or channeled. Just as a teacher trains his students to find the correct synthesis in writing, a creative writing coach may use a different approach to unleash self-expression in the student. The relationship between the master and the learner is clos... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: What happened when I tried to include my family in my gardening project: 4 of 66
<!- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } -> Cultivating a plot of land is very similar to caring for someone. For years, I prepared the soil, turned the compost and planted the gardens of our common life; and then harvested the leaves, the roots and the love of it all. At first, I would introduce my hu... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Fertility Issues Dealing with an unwanted pregnancy: 1 of 16
Every child could be wanted, needed and adored. If preventive measures have failed or romantic notions have soured. If traumatic events or medical status dictate a prompt decision on the part of the mother, then society must leave room for clear self examination. Wellness for all is essential. For these who would never be che... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues The down-side of cell phones: 1 of 16
"I own no cell phone"; this phrase alone carries a social sentence of it's own: A stigma shadows perception. The person who makes the conscious choice of refusing to buy current tools of communications, is deemed rebellious or retrograde.Suddenly a sister-in-law lances accusations of irresponsible family members. How can you ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Veterans: 6 of 64
Normandy Fading Happy toes sink into sand mother yells a warning feet stand at attention smiles sink into fear. A day at the beach once more a lesson in history misunderstood father warns of bombs beneath. A day in the village parents at attention grave in their manner held by memories of others. The words of war solid... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Pain in life: 6 of 61
I'm older I can attempt to forgive - it would be so foolish to hold a dead grudge, wouldn't it? Damn him, he sure was handsome, and he knew it, too.I always suspected Raif somehow sucked the strength from little brother Luther, like a tomcat snuffing his male brood. Ma insisted on having all of her children at home up on the... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Should landlords be penalized for renting to illegal immigrants?: 1 of 10
In an increasingly hostile environment, the last thing immigrants and legal residents need is to join the rest of society's alienated numbers. Social science has demonstrated that any human who feels rejected will react in a variety of deviant ways. Most responses to the current political climate are harmful to national stren... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Sad endings: 6 of 58
<!- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } -> She donated her soul to grief, an offering to separation. The act, the deed of tearing asunder, mutual misery. She inhaled power and exhaled meekness as her mother had breathed submission and fumed out anger . Woman spent, she listened to muscles, weak und... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Reflections: Living every day with passion: 24 of 226
Passion: the word implies excitement. It carries connotations of taste and capacity. To be passionate about a subject is dependent on cultural environment as well as personal situation. We dampen our essential energy to survive social demands, spend emotional equity chasing material success.Have we lost the ability to gather ... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: The Internet: 2 of 18
Upon entering a writer's venue, i feel as if i were caught up in a surprise bachelor party, and i can't find the exit. I am a bit overdressed and under-made, no fluff, no glitter. Glamor does not enter my lexicon, romance bumps against my sensitivities and sensualia is my not so secret. I shun the use of four letter words, my... More..