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About me - Andrea Butler

As a child, I wanted to do and be everything possible. A ballerina, singer, social worker, writer, nurse, etc. The one thing that was consistent throughout the years, however, was the desire to write.

I tried escaping it (not necessarily on purpose). I majored

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Family: 1 of 89

Overprotected The snow on the deck had begun to melt and darkness was settling around the house. Inside, the family sat in silence, echoing the chill that was descending outside. The child was seated on the couch, facing the windows. Her parents occupied the two Lazyboy chairs positioned on either side of the couch, but poin...
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Black hair and the African-American beauty culture: 1 of 7

The air is thick with the smell of fried hair grease, food, and chemicals entangled with the exuberant laughter and chitchat of stylists and clients alike. CeCe Winans' Throne Room is radiating from a small stereo in the back room, and several people join in the singing. "I'll be right with you," says stylist Michelle Payne,...
Relationships & Family > The Single Life 95.7 million single Americans - are you one?: 2 of 6

I had a plan. I was going to meet my future husband in college, be married by the time I was 25 and have at least one child by 30. I'd have a lot to show off at the 10 year reunion. Yet, when I turned 24 and still had no prospects, I wasn't worried. Yes, I admit, when it comes to men, I'm selective. (After all, there may be ...