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My name is Penny. I hope my readers will find great pleasure in reading the few articles I have posted so far. Unfortunately, due to a very busy family life, my professional writing career tends to get put on a backburner at times. I am hoping to remedy

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Halloween costumes: 1 of 44
Halloween has always been a favorite holiday for many members of my family. I don't know why Halloween feels so special to us. Maybe it's because we get the chance to dress up and pretend we are someone else, without anyone thinking we're crazy for doing it. Perhaps it is getting to see all the excitement in the children's f... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Going to the beach to find inner peace: 1 of 32

It is so strange how different beaches can be the same yet offer such different experiences. Even more amazing is how the same beach can make people experience different emotions each time they're there. Whether it is a beach on the ocean, a sea, a lake, a river, or a creek, a day at the beach can bring much needed inner pea... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections on real life heroes: 18 of 169
Real life heroes come in many shapes and forms. They come from all walks of life. A hero isn't just a person who bravely dares to face danger in order to save someone else's life. A hero is a person who keeps on going through life, despite all the pain, tribulations, and negative experiences, struggling to survive just one m... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Just a dream: 2 of 11
Just a Soldier's Dream Someone is shooting at me, the bullets come close, so I flee, and hide in a stack of hay. "It's just a dream," I want to say. I hear screams all around me. The war becomes a reality, as freedom's price we must pay. "It's just a dream!" I cannot say. "I don't want to die!" I cry, as dying beside me you ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Trick or treating: 3 of 12
Delayed Halloween Reactions "Hey, what do you think I should do? My left foot is turning black and I can't feel anything! I think it has frostbite," says Dennis while on the phone, talking to his good friend, Grant. Grant is concerned for his friend's health at first, and then laughs. Dennis almost tricked him again. As they... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Carving pumpkins: 16 of 41
A pumpkin named Grace I was a pumpkin, orange and round, Until you picked me up off the cold ground. You gave a joyful leap and bound, and you made such a loud, gleeful sound. You took me to the county fair. You gave me a face and some hair. People came by; they laughed and stared. You worried as the people laughed and jeere... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Halloween: 9 of 18
Halloween, Halloween Verse 1: Witches and goblins, devils, and ghosts, parties to go to, and ones to host. Popcorn balls and candy: who will have the most? Who will win the contest and have the right to boast? Chorus: Halloween, Halloween, What a wonderful time of year! Halloween, Halloween, there's magic in the air. Hallowe... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A Halloween trick gone wrong: 9 of 13
A Halloween trick gone wrong: The tale of John Walkins It was a cold, rainy night. John Walkins had just returned home after a very long day of running errands. Exhausted, and chilled to the bone, he was looking forwards to climbing into his nice, warm bed. As John put away his groceries, he wondered where all the time had g... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Homemade Halloween costumes: 11 of 15
Halloween is similar to Christmas in many ways. Both holidays excite people of all ages, and both stimulate the spirit of giving. Both holidays generate the feeling that there's magic in the air. People go overboard with decorations for both occasions. Moreover, both holidays are celebrated in some fashion by the majority of... More..