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I live in Lake City, Florida with my girlfriend of eight years.
I'm a creative soul, enjoying writing, drawing and painting and sometimes building stuff. I have a jigsaw and I know how to use it! I am highly imaginative, kind of shy and quiet but have a clever

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Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Funerals: Not for everyone: 2 of 42

Attending a funeral is never a good experience. You can expect any combination of emotions from family members and guests because we all grieve in our own way. Some of us prefer to be alone, with family or friends, some of us need the support of larger groups to help get us through the difficult first days. However, when it c... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction Why are some family members so judgmental: 1 of 20
It's bad enough that we must deal with judgmental people in our daily lives but when it involves a family member it can cause unnecessary heartache and sometimes a total breakdown of the family structure.The people with narrow minds would never agree that they are if the fact was pointed out to them, because somewhere in thei... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Are printed cookbooks a thing of the past?: 1 of 12
You have to love those printed cookbooks. Many of us grew up skimming the pages with our mothers, always seeking the perfect meal to surprise the family with. Those were good times, memories of the past. The world has changed since then and we have changed with it. I will admit that I took many of those old recipes and stashe... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) The benefits of sharing the crafting experience with children: 1 of 6
A child's mind is an open book and they are willing and eager to learn about the things that surround them in their daily lives. With an introduction to crafting, they are not only given the ability to learn new skills, they learn about how things around them can be transformed into new and sometimes useful items.The thing to... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Why keeping track of what you eat helps your diet: 1 of 5
You've gained three pounds this past week. Was it the chocolate cake you had on Saturday, maybe the can of soda pop you had this afternoon. You skipped breakfast and had a salad for lunch. Doesn't that mean anything? It means that in the midst of your busy schedule, you forgot about the small donut you ate with your coffee ye... More..
Home & Garden > Plumbing Repairs Tips for unclogging a sink: 6 of 23
As a recent homeowner, I've discovered the joys and pitfalls that can be encountered with an older home. Having had to deal with some minor plumbing issues was not much of surprise. My father had taught me to be handy with tools so I eagerly set out to replace old toilet tank parts and elbows on sink pipes. Soon after, there ... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Avoiding car theft: 5 of 16
It's a heart sinking feeling to walk out the door to find that your vehicle is no longer parked where you left it. You are immediately thrown into a panic before you realize this is not a dream. You are the victim of some thief who made entry into your vehicle and drove off. He didn't need a key. He most likely pulled off the... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: To pee or not to pee: 6 of 15
I've always felt quite comfortable with nature, so doing my business in the woods during our family camping trips has never been much of an issue. I've found myself in some rather unusual circumstances throughout my life, where when I've had too much to drink, it has been necessary to pull to the side of the road and run off ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Giving (Other) The worst holiday gift ideas: 4 of 9
The worst holiday gifts to be received by someone may not be so for everyone. Because we are all different and have different likes and dislikes, that funky dollar store body spray might be just the gift that your neighbor down the street was hoping to get.Unfortunately, some people just don't have a clue about good gift givi... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Cobwebs: 1 of 2
Shucks those cobwebs showed up againHanging in the corners and under my bedI had a dream they wound me tightI looked like a mummy, it was such a frightI closed my eyes and wished real quickThat I would wake up and not feel sickMy hands were tugging here and therePushing those cobwebs into the airI finally woke up in a drippin... More..