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Emma L. Willey

Since 1991 Emma L. Willey designed, created and written over 170 projects in needle crafts which were published in 30 craft magazines My Cow Milking Lesson - The Senior Times of The News Review, Roseburg, + more bio information

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: My greatest accomplishments: 1 of 162
Is there anything you have accomplished that you are really proud of? First, I am extremely proud of how my husband and I raised our three children. Not much can compare to grown up children who are well adjusted and doing well. In my opinion, not much can compare with that accomplishment's. I have accomplished a lott of thin... More..
Sciences > Astronomy 57 alien species: Are we alone in the universe?: 4 of 115
57 Alien species: Are We Alone in the Universe?When Sergeant Clifford Stone made his assertions about this question in a government disclosure project, it was no doubt presented as fact. If it's not factual, I believe it must be true. The Disclosure Project is a non-profit research project that works to disclose the facts abo... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Growing old: 7 of 190
Eighty Isn't BadWhen I am 80 and wrinkled and grayI'll be just the same as I am todayI will sing and be happy that I'm still hereMy days will still be filled with cheer.I may limp a little, and squint to seeInside I'm still the same old meI'll be happy to see you as always, my friends,Because people like you are true to the e... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Dinner with the in-laws: 1 of 27
Dinner with In-laws After the end of World War II, Chuck and Audrey, newlyweds during the war, settled down in their small house they rented when they got home from their respective army assignments. Happy to be home at last and relieved of their military duties, they decided Audrey would cook Thanksgiving dinner for Chuck's ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Childhood: 3 of 72
Memoir: Skating Up and Down Spring Creek wound its way through the 1440 acres of the ranch where I grew up in the 1920s and 30s. That creek gave our ranch its name -Spring Creek Farm. Many fond memories come to my mind about the fun my brothers and sisters and I experienced there growing up. The best ones are the memories of ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Eating: 1 of 24
The Crock PotI'm 85 and in my primeAnd I don't owe a single dimeBut I don't like to cook anymoreIt's too much work since 84So now I look to my old friendWho helps me to the very endIt's my old trusty crock pot hereWho makes my cooking easier.First I grab a hunk of meatAnd throw it in the pot to heatAdd a carrot and an onion g... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Gift ideas for the elderly: 2 of 44
Gift Ideas for the Elderly Since I am classed in the category of the elderly,( I'm 87 ), I suppose I'm a judge of what are good and bad gifts for the elderly. In the first place, if someone wants to give me a gift, I'd appreciate it a lot if they asked me what I would like before they go out and spend a bunch of money foolish... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: When it rains: 9 of 182
Wild Ride on the Prairie In South Dakota in 53,In autumn, a beautiful day.My husband and I and our children threeStarted out to visit and drive a long wayTo visit my sis and her family of four Hadn't seen them since a long time before. Two husbands went hunting and sister and IDecided to go visiting, take a short rideI drive ... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Tips for homemade food gifts: 2 of 36
Tips for Homemade Food Gifts Preparing homemade food gifts for someone you love can be one of the most rewarding things you can do. Besides doing something nice for someone, it gives you the satisfaction for doing something worthwhile. A pretty homemade food gift is appreciated a lot more than a gift you go out and purchase f... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Food humor: 2 of 32
Food SatisfactionMy coffee's hot to start the day,And now I'm well along my way.My morning starts and time to cram,I eat bacon, eggs, toast and jam.Sometimes I might even have some ham.Whatever I eat, that's who I am.Meats are part of a diet each dayThere's beef, or pork, or chicken some wayAnd fish or shrimp or lobster to ea... More..