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I have been a self taught freelance writer for over 30 years now and still trying to perfect my craft. I have had the good fortune to have columns in Florida, North Carolina, Kentucky and Ontario. I presently contract with hairfinder.com. Also being a semi

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Religion & Spirituality > Spirituality (Other) Can you live without humor?: 1 of 17

Have you ever been in a room filled with people and taken the time to listen to the different laughter that moves into the airwaves? What an intoxicating delight to my ears when I hear the different roars, snickers, giggles, hoho's and belly laughs that others are offering up for the very health of my soul. Did you know that... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Honesty is the best policy: 9 of 133
Think of it this way: Would you befriend someone with integrity or with someone whom you cannot put any weight in what they say? Is there any depth inside a dishonest person, or are they shallow and not given to dependability? Would you hire them in your place of business? Can a person lie and be loyal at the same time? I th... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds What you need to know about keeping parrots: 2 of 22

One of the most important things you have to consider about keeping a pet parrot is the life long commitment it takes when you make that decision to bring it home. He will probably outlive you if he has a good upbringing. I know of a parrot who is over 100 years old in Okinawa. Your parrot will depend upon you to train him t... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: In praise of curly hair: 1 of 10

Curly headed ladies happen to be the ninth wonder of the world, because they can roll out of bed looking great without even trying. I say ninth because Dubai's islands are the eighth. A simple flip with their hands through their hair and their hubbies are ready to make breakfast. They still look cute; sexier than ever and fu... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles When does fashion go too far?: 1 of 8

Women especially, have a choice these days to be classy and cover it up or trendy and terrible. The time is totally ripe for everyone who wears clothes to wake up and take a mental test about the way you've been dressing lately and the way you've been wearing your hair. Just because the latest fashion trend looks like you've... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Childhood memories: 19 of 144

Nothing was sweeter than to come downstairs inside that big old farmhouse and smell fresh baked bread, apple butter, homemade preserves and coffee when I stayed with my grandparents. My grandmother was every bit the Victorian lady, who had manners of elegance as she sipped her morning tea. My grandfather was every bit a diam... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes Picking up the pieces after a relationship failure: 2 of 14

When you hit yourself accidentally and caused an injury, notice when the wound heals, it can sometimes leave an ugly scar. If you could look at your heart, that is what you would see. The pain of breaking up can be insurmountable even many years afterwards, because there will be times when you would wonder if you made the ri... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Are people inherently good?: 17 of 69

A reckoning question to say the least, because people are as they think. As a man thinks, so he is and eventually changes into that person. Our thoughts become actions when we think about something long enough, whether they are good thoughts or bad ones. For example, if I were to dwell over past hurts, I would become a very ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Forgiveness: A social perspective: 3 of 9
Forgiveness is life in a nutshell. There will always be people who will rub you the wrong way and say things that will offend you. The end response is in your court, not necessarily theirs, because most of the time, they do not even realize they have offended you. When you choose to hold a grudge, you are the one who is bein... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds How to make your parrot love you: 3 of 8

You will need four things for your Parrot to adore you for the rest of his green feathered life. 1. Patience 2. Sincerity 3. Discernment 4. Love Covet patience, because there will be times when you won't understand your Parrot's behavior. You won't understand why he gets excited and his eyes pin and his tail fans out and he ... More..