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I am the author of "Her Bygone Passages", a fictional story of Christian conversion presented in blog form beginning January 1st, 2010. The main character from this story will play an integral part in my first novel, a Christian romance, titled "Made Perfect

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Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Which is a better summer vacation spot: The beach or the mountains?: 5 of 38

Choosing between mountains and beach for vacation? Set that deliberation aside and begin by defining vacation. For the working "stiff", it is understood that vacation should be recess from the rat race, a sabbatical from stress and abandonment of anxiety. Crowds of people, noises and movement are exciting and exhilarating. T...
Travel > Public Transportation Public transportation: A rant on buses: 1 of 6

I am dependent on public transportation or upon my own two feet for transportation. I cannot afford the costs of using a car. I appreciate public transportation and the service it provides. I would be a shut-in without it. I travel the system with my disabled husband frequently and some drivers go out of their way to befrien...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues The relevance of Christ in today's culture: 3 of 11

"Christ's doctrines are relevance itself!" (Neal A. Maxwell) Observers of the current culture correctly perceive a popular ignorance and general defiance of Christ's relevancy in today's culture. We can find little comfort in recognizing that, throughout the history of mankind, seldom has society recognized or fully embraced...
Health & Fitness > Heart Disease & Heart Attack Life after a stroke: 2 of 7

Dating a Stroke Survivor: Addressing Self Image and Sexuality According to the Stroke Recovery Association (SRA) the possible and normal sexual consequences of a stroke include: * a diminished self-image and self-esteem, * fear of being rejected or no longer being loved, * emotional and relationship changes that may alter in...
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Your favorite verse in the Bible, and what it means to you: 49 of 162

"... Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me." (Isaiah 49:16) Sometimes, if we are watchful, the scriptures will come to life for us and change our course forever. I was a single woman, enjoying the sexual freedom of the day. Though told by my doctors that I could never conc...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Childhood: 56 of 169

Once I was a child In a world of wondrous splendor With lollipops and lemon drops, And dripping ice cream cones. Stuffed giraffes once held tight And teddy bears, cuddly delight. Dolls with ribbons in shiny hair, Frilly dresses to wash and wear. Scooter cars and wagons, Tricycles with wobbly wheels. Skinned knees and cuts an...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Traveling: 70 of 196

Airport I have always been fascinated with people in airports. As a youngster in the 1960's we would often fly from Southern California to Portland, Oregon to visit family for the summer. I looked forward to the time before boarding when we had to sit quietly and wait. We were well-disciplined children under the heavy hand o...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Time: 291 of 686

Determination sets the scale Against choice and fight well spent; And time is but a snapshot, When spirits halt for measurement. Life and breath weigh balanced Against faith and worth and bent; And time is born in finite space Where souls are marked for measurement. Eternity is held at bay Against birth and life and death An...
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Tips for throwing a party: 9 of 20

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. This holds especially true when serving food at a formal buffet or a potluck supper. Whether setting a buffet table from your own kitchen or arranging dishes for a potluck supper, appearance can change a culinary mistake into a masterpiece. Space permitting, the buffet table should be pl...
Business > Management (Other) A guide to coping with business change: 2 of 4

There is little room permitted in business for fear. When dealing with a fearful Administrator, the successful Administrative Assistant will nurture confidence in change. Erica Jong once said, "I have accepted fear as a part of life - specifically the fear of change.... I have gone ahead despite the pounding in the heart tha...