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About me - Cyn Bagley

In May 2001, I earned my B.A. in English at the University of Maryland University College European Division. Prior to my college degree, I worked as a typesetter, electronics technician, and a military contractor.

My publishing credits include Bibliophilos,

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Laundry: 3 of 24
Coin-operated Laundry warbles, wooshes bangs, and burbles costs a lot eats my socks beat 'em heat 'em fresh clean clothes More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: My childhood bedroom: 2 of 16
For most of my life, I have bunked with my sister. We were a year and a month apart in age. The two of us played together, fought together, and tormented sister number three. We were inseparable until we reached the age of puberty. I am the oldest of nine children. This simple statement should clue you into my life. I was ca... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Disillusioned: 2 of 16
A Chance of Snow Leaves land at my feet, rustled by the north wind Disillusioned- free- the words are dead in my throat. Where are you, my withered spring? I am left with stripped limbs, dead stems, a chance of snow. More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Struggles in life: 45 of 338
Reality Means There Are No Fairy Godmothers The rocks, sand, and dirt of the road's shoulder crunched under Abby Hill's feet. The wind whipped the sand around her face as she tightly held her small suitcase in one hand and with the other clutched her skirt. No, she wasn't dressed to be marching in this heat. No, but when it'... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Are we giving students too much power over teachers?: 4 of 30
The short answer to this question is yes. The long answer to this question is children under the legal age have too much power in all levels of life. And, these children, tweens, and young adults are turning to gangs and other violent solutions to be a part of a twisted family and learn their limits. If you want to know what... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Europe European Muslims: Truth versus fiction: 2 of 15
My husband and I used to go to the Netherlands about once a month for five years on a military contract. My husband worked on communications equipment for the Dutch Air Force. The military men would take him out for a drink now and again and discuss politics. Every year they would complain about young Dutch girls being follo... More..
Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: Chicken soup: 3 of 22
When the wind blows and the snow falls, I pull out this recipe. It warms me and brings the color back into my cheeks. I also bake a small loaf of bread to dip into it. This soup is what I call comfort food. Chicken Wild Rice Soup Description: The wild rice adds a nutty flavor to the soup. Ingredients: 3 cups low sodium chick... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My brain: 3 of 22
They told me joy is dopamine coursing through the brain That sadness is the lack of same To cure this imbalance take a pill When did joy and sadness become a disorder? More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues Dealing with a platonic friendship: 4 of 29
Since I married in 1993, I have had several platonic friendships. It was different when I was single. It seemed that even in the most platonic of friendships that my best male friends would sometimes get that spark: sexual tension. They would want a kiss or a massage. And then, I would have to set them free to find another g... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Death: 6 of 42
Death is like a huge shadow, a harbringer of the end of our lives. As a young person we ignored it or even believed we were invincible. But as we get older and it becomes closer, do we ignore it or do we prepare for it? I think it is the little deaths that prepare us for the last one. Life and death are just two sides of one... More..