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I have been a writer for many years. I use writing as an outlet for my creative side, to journal my inner-most thoughts, and more recently to educate and inform others.

I have written three journals (unpublished) about my famiy's ancestry (dating back to the

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Best friends: 1 of 22
We've been best friends since first grade. Of course neither one of us remembers the precise moment of our meeting, but it was sometime shortly after the start of school. We may have been drawn to each other because of our birth dates. Hers was two days after mine in the month of September. That meant we were the two oldest k... More..
Style & Beauty > Skin & Body (Other) Spa salons offer relaxation: 3 of 59
Although spas have been around for years they used to be only available to the ailing elite who could afford them. Not any more! The benefits of spa treatments have become both widely recognized and much more affordable making them popular and alluring to everyone everywhere.As we learned to take a more holistic approach to c... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essay: Were you widowed when you were under the age of 40?: 2 of 29
When I said, "Til death do us part" I didn't think that day would ever actually arrive. If anything, I was more concerned that my marriage would end in divorce like my last one had. We had our differences, true, but being best friends made our relationship an easy one. We really liked each other and enjoyed being together.I w... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Should a dying person choose his own funeral rituals?: 4 of 54
It took me longer to find the perfect burial dress than it did my wedding dress. I could see it in my mind, white cotton, soft and loose-fitting. As silly as it sounded when I said it out loud, it was important to me to choose it myself and not leave that burden to my children.Choosing the music was easier as there are five s... More..
Relationships & Family > Friends & Peers (Other) Should you interfere in a friend's unhealthy relationship?: 12 of 111
Whether or not you should interfere in a friend's relationship depends on a wide variety of factors that need to be considered. First of all, what sort of relationship is it? Is the relationship in question a romantic one, a platonic one, a work-related one or a familial relationship?Next to consider is where on the spectrum ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Family Law Should "deadbeat dads" face jail time?: 3 of 27
No! I mean, yes. Well, maybe I just mean maybe. There is not an absolute answer to this long-standing question and most often your answer will depend on which side of the fence you are standing on.The child support enforcement system was implemented by the federal government in the 1970's as a result of an increasing welfare ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Strong women: 4 of 30
You've been there, stuck in the midst of a nightmarish moment of life that pushes you so close to the edge that you wonder if you will ever survive. But survive you do. In fact when you reflect back on it, most often you realize that not only did you get through it but you grew from the experience.If I had had a crystal ball ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Is Christmas becoming too commercialized?: 10 of 69
What happened to the true spirit of the season, peace on earth and good will toward men? Long gone are the days of planning, anticipation and secrecy to make that perfect gift for your loved one. Wool stockings knitted during the autumn months; a set of carved animals created during the quiet moments after the kids were aslee... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) 10 nutrients women need: 3 of 15
Today, more than ever, women need to take complete care of their bodies. Women are endlessly multi-tasking while balancing families, careers and numerous other commitments and don't always have the time nor energy to eat properly. It's imperative that they keep their bodies healthy and their minds sharp and yet many fall shor... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My heritage: 1 of 4
"Commie radical!" he said disgustingly under his breath as he led me into the principle's office to be disciplined for a small infraction in the classroom. I had no idea what that meant, or why he said it. I was in eighth grade and wasn't all that interested in history or politics. I ignored him at the time and tried to bru... More..