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Susan Carr is a Canadian living in British Columbia. She is currently a member of the Federation of BC Writers and is the Web Editor for journals, periodicals and ezines. Susan is also a member of PWAC, Professional Writers' Association of Canada. Susan is

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Saying good-bye: 1 of 69
I knew that someday I would get the call - the one that would signify the end. Often I had gone over what I would say or do when that call finally came in. For weeks before I had the feeling that I should pay attention to each day, live them fully, experience as much as I possibly could, forgive and be forgiven. "Tracy,... More..
Health & Fitness > Addiction Is addiction to alcohol or drugs a disease?: 2 of 40
Addiction, especially alcoholism is often classified as a "disease". This may be a difficult concept for some of us to comprehend, since we may believe that people have control over what they do, what they consume and their own actions in relation to this. What is the criterion that places addiction in the realm of a disease?... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Destiny: 1 of 18
As Morgan sat at her kitchen table looking at all the paint supplies she had recently purchased, the thought occurred to her that she was not really a painter, why, she had this urge to buy supplies and begin this hobby was a mystery even to her. However, she had heard that painting and writing, or forms of creativity, were ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Police abuse: Holding the police responsible for their actions: 5 of 56
"Within the Spirit of the Law" is a legislative statute. Following the "Spirt of the Law" but not the "letter" is accomplished by "exploiting" technicalities, loopholes and ambiguous language - sometimes useful when referring to inherent responsibilities that come under the code of laws, but that can be loosely interpreted or... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Camping nightmares: 1 of 11
It has already been more than 20 years since our nightmare camping experience, but it is still fresh in my mind. My now ex-husband loved the outdoors and we were always planning one excursion or another at least a couple of times a year. One day he came home from work with a freebee meaning he found someone who would ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Activities for children on Respect for Parents' Day: 1 of 10
Parent's Day was established by Bill Clinton (1994) during his term in office, since he believed that parents should be recognized and supported for their roles in raising their children. Although there are two other holidays celebrating the role of parents, Mother's Day and Father's Day, Mr. Clinton believed that a further ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values People are taking less personal responsibility for themselves today?: 8 of 75
The suggestion that people are taking less responsibility for themselves today is a broad topic. Sometimes it certainly does appear that way, whether we confront this in our own lives, the lives of our families, on the job or in the numerous other relationships we have. Taking personal responsibility is a trait that is deve... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American History What was the Mayflower Compact?: 2 of 18
"The Compact" was the first American State Paper. It was the first statement outlining the principles of democracy. The Mayflower Compact was signed at Cape Cod on November 21, 1620, as a result of what would have been a "mutiny" on board the Mayflower. Originally, those who set sail on the Mayflower had agreed to become "in... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Why I love Canada: 1 of 8
Reflections come more readily to those of us who have lived a few decades now, and very often I ponder the privilege and the pride of having been born in Canada. On the West Coast, where I live, there are really not a lot of us who are "made in Canada" and much of my pride and reflections revolve around the country that has c... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) The best non-candy treats for Halloween: 2 of 15
Parents have always wanted to be cautious when it comes to giving kids a lot of sweet treats, and with good reason. However, the little goblins do look forward to this and expect this little "sugar boost" at Halloween. Challenging this age-old concept is certainly not impossible, but does require a bit of creative thinking. W... More..