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I am an author, living in Florida for the present. I have two books out and hope one day to see my work on the "best sellers" list. Madame Cobilet is my last project and it has just been released. I have written articles for local newspapers and have done

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Losing a parent to cancer: 1 of 25
My father sat on the edge of his bed and with his head in his hands, staring quietly at his feet. His cancer had grown and he had waited too long to start treatment. As he had put it, "People my age have to die of something." I stepped in the room and asked if he wanted coffee. He nodded. My brother sat across from him and k... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Waiting in line: 3 of 37
Patience. That's what it takes to go to the store during the Christmas season. I have plenty of patience. The day before I plan my shopping trip, I eat well, go to bed early, wake with the chickens and get to the store as it opens. Year after year, I tell myself I am going to spread it out and shop a little each week but each... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Public swimming pools: 1 of 8
During the long hot summers, my father would pay the yearly fees for his children to get into the community pool. There was seven of us and the bill must have been enormous, but it was a two mile walk back and forth and because we all had to go together, or no-one could go, we would give mom and dad free afternoons without th... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Ghosts: 26 of 142
Becky cleaned the cupboards and washed all the walls in the kitchen. When she finally sat back down, her back ached and her arms were sore but the kitchen looked new again. She had purchased the home and although it had been left vacant for over a year, it still managed to come out looking new again. It was, in fact, four yea... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Trust: 1 of 4
Husbands trust their wives and wives trust their husbands. Usually. I don't mean for everything but in many ways. We're supposed to. It's part of the marriage. My husband, who was born with pale skin, the kind that burns in candlelight, was out to get a tan. I, on the other hand was born with olive skin and by summer, I looke... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The other woman: 35 of 139
At first, there is anger, then pain. I wanted to see 'her' and know why he chose her instead of me, then I didn't want to see her. Why hurt myself more? I cried and tried to hide from the truth. He didn't know that I knew. I didn't tell him either. I waited and when the time was right, I called her. Did she know he was marrie... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Murder: 51 of 194
Her eyes glazed slowly and her smile faded. Karen picked up her purse and keys and slowly walked to the door."Did you want anything from the store?" she asked as she slipped into her shoes. The voice answered from the kitchen, " I'm out of cigarettes!"Karen heard the tone before and for some reason, today, it didn't bother he... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Is a virtual fence on the southern US border enough or do we need a physical barrier?: 6 of 21
I wish I could put my pictures of the WALL in Arizona on here instead of writing about it. I just came back from the Yuma area and went for a drive along the NEW WALL that is being installed along the border. It is over twelve feet high and re-enforced metal. No, there is no barbed wire along the top and yes, there are 'break... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Taking a look at stupidity in today's society: 13 of 42
Most people carry life insurance, homeowners, flood, vehicle, liability and the list goes ona nd on. One thing I wish they would sell is "Stupidity" Insurance. I would have bought a policy with my first usband and one for myself. That way, I could claim his stupidity and divorce him, or claim stupidity on myself for staying w... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Going to the hospital: 9 of 27
I had a dinner date on a Thursday evening, and afterward went home and got sick. I called in work on Friday and a hurricane came through on Friday night. Literally. I was too sick to drive and evacuate and living in a state all alone, except for my dinner date of Thursday night. I hardly knew the man! By Saturday morning, I c... More..