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About me - Kimberley Linstruth-Beckom

I started writing at the ripe old age of 9. "My Favorite Color Is Pink" was my first poem published in a 1982 local paper.

Since then, I have published five books, two on the debilitating syndrome known as fibromyalgia, two on poetry, and one book of humor

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Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms When you believe in God, but not church: 2 of 92
Reading the title of this essay reminds me of a conversation I had with my Uncle many years ago. My Uncle was raised Roman Catholic and went to a Catholic college. He loved God and believed in Him with all of his heart and yet struggled with the idea of going to a church that didn't seem to fit his ideal beliefs. He truely be... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Are savings from coupons worth the trouble of collecting them?: 1 of 19
I like to save money like every other person and I pinch my pennies as best as I can. I am a mother of two young children and it's important for us to stay on a budget. My husband and I have cut out entertainment, like going to the movies, shows, and the like. We have stopped going out to eat at fast food restaurants and goin... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Foods and tips to enrich your breast milk for a calm baby: 1 of 4
You've gone through the nine months of waiting, read a ton of books on breastfeeding basics, and went through hours of labor to become a Mom and now you are. Congrats! Now you are expected to know what to eat so your baby can reap all the benefits of breastfeeding. It's not easy to have a newborn or even a newborn with other ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms Exploring the effect life on other planets would have on religion: 5 of 17
This question is interesting to ponder if we all believe in God. God to many Christains, loved us so much that He created us in His own likeness. That one statement can lead to a lot of interpretation if we look at it in several ways. One being that we humans are lucky because God made us, our physical features just like His.... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Feeding your baby: Breast or bottle?: 7 of 23
The question you will probably hear the most when pregnant is "So will you be breast or bottle feeding your baby?" It's one that most people give little thought to unless you happen to be the pregnant mom. As the pregnant mom, you want to give your baby the best start they can possibly have in life, so which is better, the br... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Is it possible to use exterior paint for the interior?: 1 of 3
An exterior paint is made to withstand the elements because the weather can cause many problems if the paint's viscosity isn't up to par. The sun can cause the color to fade, and the rain and snow can cause moisture buildup which may lead to cracking, peeling, and mold and mildew problems. A mid-grade and "best" paint found i... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fish: 6 of 15
Rainbow and SunsetRainbow is desperately vyingFor Sunset's attention.The rays of colorShow vivid in his finsAs he starts to danceAround the ceramic wallAnd past the heater.He coyly brushes upAgainst her.She goes to the top to feed.He follows.The two have exploredEvery part of that tank together.Sunset is now staring at me.She... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore Do fantasy creatures really exist?: 14 of 34
Children all over the world have run into their parents' rooms at 3 AM claiming wild stories of elves, fairies, or the bogeyman existing underneath their beds for countless numbers of decades, and for years, parents have always said that those types of creatures just simply don't exist. Parents may tell their children this fo... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Spiritual: 276 of 656
The VIP RoomI walked around the groundsAnd saw crutch after crutchPiled together making oneHuge collage of life-likeNew beginnings.On the inside, colored glassBeamed in the sunshine.You didn't needThe ugliness of incandescent.Everything about the placeShined and gleamedLike a car freshly washedAnd waxed. I stood there,In awe ... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Training House training your cat: 5 of 11
Training your cat can be quite easy if you take some initial steps in your home for this new addition to your family. After setting up the cat's food/water bowls and litter box, introduce the cat to each of them. I find it easier to let the newbie of your house to be able to explore it's surroundings for at least 15 minutes b... More..