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A now famous writer once told me; "writing a book is just a bunch of little articles all put together." That bit of advice helped me to launch my first book, Sacred Harvest which was published in 2002. I can't say that the copies flew off the shelves but I

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Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) The greatest comeback story: 1 of 193
TOUGH LOVE By Mark Davis As Told To Carol GustkeAt age thirteen I was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. I really didn't understand the seriousness of the disease. I'd go into my bedroom to give myself insulin shots. I didn't want Mom's sad eyes watching me.That year we moved which meant a new school for me. Every day I was ca... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing The key ingredients for grasping a second chance in life: 4 of 282
Sitting at a table in the hospital's cafeteria, my minister and I waited for the doctor's return. There had been an accident. How serious I didn't know, but the white starched coat had disappeared over an hour ago behind the swinging emergency doors__doors that now stood rigid, indifferent, like two statues guarding the entra... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Where was your favorite place as a child?: 2 of 102
My favorite place as a child, was at Aunt Marion's. We called her,"Mernie," and she rented the upstairs apartment in our house. Merni loved children. She always seemed to know just what to say when you had had an argument with a friend, or failed to be chosen for the leading role in the Christmas play. "Anybody can play ... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life What should a husband do to make his wife happy?: 2 of 99
The differences between men and women; their behaviors, taste, thought process, and communication skills, have been discussed on television, radio, and written about on the Internet. Hundreds of books line the shelves of our libraries, proposing methods on how to make your husband/wife happy.First, I don't believe one person ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should smoking be allowed in public places?: 11 of 363
"Smoke, smoke smoke that cigarette, puff, puff puff it 'til you smoke yourself to death. Tell Peter at the Golden Gate that he'll just have to wait, 'cause you just gotta have another cigarette."How many of you remember that little ditty? I'm not going to debate the yea and nay reasons for smoking. We all know it's bad for us... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Birth stories: 7 of 220
It was February 1st. A freezing rain pelted the windows of our warm, cozy bungalow. We cuddled in front of the blazing fireplace, drinking hot cocoa. At nine and a half months pregnant, my belly was my tray. Suddenly, an intense cramp wrapped itself around my massive mound of stretched flesh, ands-q-u-e-e-z-e-d. The cup of co... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Living with depression: 6 of 182
When I asked my Mother if I had been planned, her answer shocked me. She said that I was a suppository that hadn't worked.Now that's depressing! It also gives you an idea of the dysfunctional family I was raised in. Talk about hyper-vigilant. That was me. Never knew when Dad was going to blow. Never knew what set him off. I t... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: My greatest accomplishments: 6 of 162
I had very little self esteem as I was growing up. I couldn't make a decision without consulting others, and once a decision was made I could easily be talked out of it. In school, I bypassed difficult subjects such as Spanish or Algerbra, believing I was too dumb to learn it.I married and had four children but I never worked... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Memorable people who have touched our lives: 2 of 53
Memorable People In My Life His name was Henry; a psychologist. He rescued me from the throes of co-dependency. He told me once that I was so co-dependent that if I died, someone else's life would pass before my eyes. He oozed with love and acceptance. Laughed with me but not at me. Taught me questions to ask myself, s... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Justice System Is the death penalty just or unjust?: 2 of 46
A ten year old girl is kidnapped, sexually molested, and cut into pieces. What is our reaction? For most of us it would be, "string him up!" And rightly so in my opinion. You have all heard the liberal argument that killing is inhuman, and if we kill a murderer we are no different than they are.Personally, I don't like being ... More..