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About me - Rosana Modugno

I was born in Uruguay, South America and raised in Brooklyn, NY.

Coming from roots as diversified as Uruguayan, Italian, Brazilian and Spanish, tolerance did not have to be learned, it was inherited.

Writing, Entertainment, Art and Music genes run in the

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: I was fired from my job and have not landed on my feet: 1 of 29
I am 46 years old and in my life, I have been fired twice. The first time happened when I was a 16-year-old waitress with a really bad memory for what table got what dish.The last time I was fired was about 5 years ago when I worked for the State of Florida. It was a small office with a handful of older workers, some of whom ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Discussing racial differences with your child: 2 of 46
I am the epitome of a child born into the acceptance of all races; innocent to prejudice that mankind has created due to its ignorance of other people's cultures and race.When you point something out, it gets noticed, especially when you point it out to a child. Children are born innocent, without awareness of difference. So ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Teachers: 1 of 22
For months I watched him as he read from his books and hoped he would glance up just once to see me sitting there as the sunlight caressed my new chocolate mousse hair color. It was one of the fewest times I felt beautiful and if he would notice, just once, it would all have been worth it. But he never looked at me.He read th... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Valentine's Day: 1 of 18
Whispers of a time when we were young, wild and runningClimbing through the ages just like children in the parkLife showed us around and we were happy just to see itTogether we found love along the way and in the darkFinally hereFinally nowYou look at meI don't know howWe found our wayNeedless to sayThis is for youOn Valentin... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Is it good to laugh during sex: 1 of 15
The great thing about sex is that the people partaking in it make up the rules. So depending on the circumstance, it can be something really serious or really funny...or maybe both. Personally, I don't find anything funny about sex but it depends on the situation, like if your husband puts on an elf hat for Christmas and asks... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Puddles: 9 of 122
What can I say about puddles?Those lifeless circles of rainThat sits on the concrete for no oneUntil someone splashes into themWhat is so great about puddles?They are the stepchildren of lakesAnd ponds and the real life of waterI guess you can call them all fakeWhy do we step in a puddle?You get all your shoes and socks wetYe... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Should the public trust what it hears on the Oprah Winfrey Show?: 1 of 13
No. The public should not trust what it hears on the Oprah Winfrey Show because she is selling her opinions, which we are all entitled to and which we are all capable of. So why should we trust her? Because she has her own show? So did Jerry Springer.In my opinion, I can't compare her show to shows like 20/20 or 60 minutes, w... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Never stood a chance: 3 of 30
I've run out of saints to pray toAnd God just sits there with eyes turned to the windmouth silent Like friends that don't replyMy saints went deaf and God went on vacationI reached out to some whom I thought might understandbut no one had an answerNo one knew what to saythey were either busy or afraidMaybe I pumped them up mo... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology The 10 men a woman should never marry: 3 of 28
Trying to list ten types of men seems a little difficult because this decision should be based solely on your own personal choice. Regardless what anyone tells you about stereotyping men in general, there are types that need to be avoided when considering marriage. It's important to keep in mind that whether you already have ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > New Age Concepts Scientology: Religion or cult?: 7 of 62
Scientology is a cult because it is exclusive, not inclusive. A church welcomes all members without discrimination based on sex, race, color or any other reason. Churches want members to join and have an open door policy, which Scientology does not have. Another thing Scientology does not have is the concept of God or prayer.... More..