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I'm a freelance writer and full time parent. I live and breath for my children and the shear joy I get from music, poetry, great literature and my writings.

I am a strong supporter of Cancer Research, having lost my grandmother and mother to the disease as

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Memories: 3 of 82
He reached out and traced a finger across the cheek of the face in the picture frame. It left a smudge across the glass where his involuntary action had removed the dust. Lost in thought, he picked the frame up and carelessly wiped it on the sleeve of his shirt before placing face down back on the table.The sunlight was blazi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Perception: 3 of 68
Wealthy Not RichHigh heel shoes, fancy dress,Golden earrings look the best,Diamond rings, each finger one,To prove success, all is done,A silver Rolls, chauffeur drive,Fly to Paris where life's alive,Take a taxi one hundred miles,To meet the press, flashy smiles,Mink fur coat to wear in fall,Flaunting wealth to one and all,A ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Life: 76 of 1201
The Wick A shadow cast upon the wall,Candles flicker, wax drops fall,Silence is the only sound,Companionship is slowly found,No photographs hang from a string,But silhouettes the flames do bring,Serenade to a lonely pastIs found behind dim lighting cast,Alone but with a single pen,To dwell on now and mostly then,Dreams reveal... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A kiss: 2 of 30
A kiss, and all was said.' The line from a poem by Victor Hugo echoed in her mind and she unconsciously lifted her fingers to touch her lips as she recalled the taste and feel of him.She had never been particularly romantic and long ago concluded that happily ever after was only a phrase written on the page of a book. She had... More..
Relationships & Family > Family (Other) Learning to pay more attention to your children: 1 of 14
Children are a joy and a pleasure. I waited until my thirties to have both of my children and they are a wonderful addition to my life. They are my heart.Most working parents are forced to leave their children with a daycare provider or other family member. It's unavoidable for those who require a second income in order to pr... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles The cult of celebrity and its effects on society: 3 of 34
The cult of celebrity and its effects on society. Not quite an accurate topic description since celebrity in and of itself is not a cult. It is a way of life to some, a means to an end for others.The fact that some people hold them up to the light and refuse to see their cracks is neither the fault of the celebrity nor of soc... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Night: 2 of 21
She could see him standing with his back to the room, staring out of the window into the dark parking lot. He had one hand in his pocket and from her vantage point laying in the hotel room bed, she watched his head slowly dip as he took a long drag from his cigarette before slowly exhaling.Silently she slipped from under the ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Judging your own parents differently after you become a parent: 3 of 24
I will never, ever forget the day my mother stood in front of me in complete frustration and shouted, "I hope that one day you have a daughter just like you".Those words echo in my mind 25 years after she uttered them. My mother is gone now, taken by cancer, but the words she spoke were like a curse... or a blessing depending... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Dreams: 16 of 122
Reflections of a Dream; An Open Letter of GratitudeAs we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. ~ JFKDreams are personal. They are things we hold inside of ourselves, keeping each one private until we achieve them. We may dream large or small, but ... More..
Style & Beauty > Jewelry Meaning and uses for lockets: 1 of 6
I received my first locket from my mother on my thirteenth birthday. I still have it 30 years later and its one of my favorite pieces of jewelry. It is a beautiful gold heart that hangs from a dainty chain. The face of the locket is engraved with a Victorian floral design and on the back my mom was sentimental enough to have ... More..