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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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Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Are fish high-maintenance pets?: 9 of 19
Having an aquarium in your house can be tons of fun for every family member in your household. They are not high maintenance pets, in fact, it is quite easy to keep them happy and healthy. We have kept tropical fish for years and love the hobby.After an initial tank set up, there are only a few things the hobbyist has to do o... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) How to fix common house paint problems: 4 of 8
Common problems with paint, both in and outside the house include peeling, cracking, chipping, fading, and mildew. There can be several reasons for these problems occurring and they can be solved with a bit of paint and some other measures. All paint, regardless of the brand, will last for a certain amount of years on its sur... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reconstruction: 1 of 2
Reconstruction?Placing those orange, green, andBlue wooden blocks in aGood formation was hard.They had to be tallTo make a big building.I spent hours constructing and shaping it.When it was just right, I'd step back,And then... Crash!Toppling those blocks over after finishingMy masterpiece was fun at three..But you and I didn... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Food: 36 of 71
Food LabelsFifty percent less fatThan the regularWith no hydrogenated oils,Preservatives or cholesterolStand out for attention.Vanilla cake withMystery words are out of the mix.Fair trade cup of the old Joe's kind has perks andSalt of the sea and sauce of the soyWith red wine, balsamic, and rice vinegar,Make a splash in my bo... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death: 386 of 693
JimmiePutting pieces together andTrying to make them fit-Trying every possible way,Even forcing them in.But it doesn't work like that.Puzzles are supposed to justSlide in and click...You start to see more of the picture.He was always pictured with guitarIn hand and black cashmere coat.The connection between he and IWas great-... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Life: 713 of 1201
Cat TalesHis tongue slurps over the hair,He grinds his teeth in sometimesWhile kneading and purring.The hair is everywhere now.A clump rests over his eye.I pick it offAs he looks at meWith strange olive eyes.He lays down yet once more,Done for the day.Nothing to think of,No bills to pay,No deadlines to meet.By habit, he decid... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Suicide: 309 of 486
Listen To MeAs I walk by a child on the street,I notice her doll.One arm is missing, and no eyesAre on its poor face.But it's loved.I begin to think of thatTuesday night phone call.I wondered with fear howCan you come to a decisionLike this?The minutes turn into hoursThrough that plastic formOf communication.I wished I could ... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Rape: 12 of 18
I always tried to figure out why people were a certain way. Why they don't like certain things or why they act a particular way. David was always an organized, conservative person and I never questioned it. I assumed my boyfriend just grew up that way and that was that. He always planned our dates a few days in advance- somet... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: As October begins: 13 of 19
With October Comes...Someone sang about October goingAnd I used to love that song.October going meant Grandma'sStuffing, Mom's green bean casserole,And you coming off the trainOn Wednesday night.I'd save a year's worth of conversationThat I couldn't put in a letterFor that one day we had time to talk.You'd humor the young meW... More..
Health & Fitness > Arthritis Understanding fibromyalgia: 15 of 21
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that effects some 3-6 million Americans today, according to the American College of Rheumatology. Fibromyalgia or fibro, for short, is not a new illness. It has been around for about a century and gained attention in the 80's. The term "fibromyalgia" is defined as a group of common symptoms which in... More..