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Loretta Murphy-Birster has been a writer since the age of 8 when she wrote a full length story about a black stallion named Lightening long hand on a yellow legal pad. After a 30 year nursing career (achieving both a bachelor's and a master's degree) and raising

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Celebrations & Holidays > St. Patrick's Day St. Patrick's Day pub-crawl: How to come out alive: 4 of 5
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PUB-CRAWL: HOW TO COME OUT ALIVEThe secret to a successful and safe St. Patrick's Day pub-crawl involves a few simple steps. Crawl along with me, Lads and Lassies, on a practice run and ye shall be all ready for next time.First, remember this rule of thumb. The more ye drink, the drunker ye get. The drunker ... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Simple suppers: 31 of 38
Simple Ideas for SupperWhen all else fails and the supper hour looms, think outside the box and make breakfast. No matter who you are or what you love to eat, breakfast choices offer something for everyone.Hungry for a meatless meal? Try oatmeal made with a little cinnamon, pure "brown" cane sugar, and milk. If you use the "q... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Being successful as an artist without 'the formula': 15 of 18
Being Successful As An Artist Without "The Formula"The true artist follows no rules except to follow his art. How can creativity bend to form and structure when its margins blur into space and time as water blurs into air?Can anyone know today what will be successful in the art world of tomorrow? The artist paints, plays, wri... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Losing love: 251 of 287
LOSING LOVEIt hurts to lose at the game of loveTo lose when you thought that you'd winIt hurts to be alone at nightWaiting for those old blues to beginIt hurts to watch other couples walk byWhile your own hopes and dreams fall awayIt's agony to wait glued by the phoneWhile the clock ticks by another dayIt hurts to lose the on... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: How to reach for the stars: 27 of 28
How to Reach For the Stars Let it first be understood, that in reaching for the stars - or a star, if one chooses to reach in the singular - one must understand that stars, like any shiny object, are deceptive in their appearnce and prone to shimmer much brighter than in reality. The diamond is never as brillant as when it be... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Saying goodbye: 439 of 454
SAY GOODBYESay the things you've got to sayAt least you've got to tryWay too much has gone unsaidNow it's time to say goodbyeWe didn't have a chance in hellThe truth was one big lieInstead of trust, we practiced lustNow it's time to say goodbyeWhere did the wine and roses go?How fast the past flew byWe are no more than strang... More..
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics What to do if your child suffers from an earache: 7 of 7
What to do if your child suffers from an earache"My ear hurts."When your child complains of an ear ache, a parent's thoughts automatically turn to the possiblity of an ear infection. It is important to remember, however, that while an ear infection is a possiblity, ear pain in children can result from several causes and can r... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands St. Patrick's Day mix tape: Irish music playlist: 4 of 4
ST. PATRICK'S DAY MIX TAPE: IRISH MUSIC PLAYLISTThere is nothing quite like Irish music to stir up the Gaelic blood, especially on St. Patrick's Day. There is such an array to choose from that there is no excuse NOT to go Irish. If you're like me, it's St. Patrick's Day everyday of the year but in the event you are not a conn... More..
Religion & Spirituality > New Age (Other) Letter from a New Age Santa: 3 of 3
Letter from a New Age Santa'Twas the night before dawnEverywhere on the earthThere was TV to watchAnd the wide net to surfFolks sneakers were hungIn the closets with careThey'd no time to exerciseHeck, what did they care?The children were beachedStuffed from hamburgs and friesFrom steroids in milkAnd from toxic food dyesWhen ... More..