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I think I'm just an ordinary woman who has enjoyed extraordinary opportunities in life.

I come from 40+ years experience in a committed relationship. Was honored most recently to care for my Mother until her death in Jun'06. We are a huge family.
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Arts & Humanities > American Literature Book reviews: In Cold Blood, by Truman Capote: 1 of 11
As for "In Cold Blood", you CAN judge a book by its cover. Are you squeamish? Be warned. You will visit every gory detail of the murder of this family of four. It is captivating. It is nauseating. It is edge of your seat gripping. Capote is masterful at holding the reader's attention. He delves into the psyche of the killers... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Lose weight fast: 1 of 11
FAST is the first fallacy in this title. I've lost 100 pounds twice in my life and those were the best, most enduring losses I've achieved. Yeah, I'm still overweight because I'm a compulsive overeater. but FAST never cut the losing battle for me. I'll gladly celebrate anyone whose experience defies mine. I'm quite schooled ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Addiction: 74 of 329
Dominance Issues I watch Two kittens In a hissing fest.. Tails flared; backs arched. I'm bemused. It's all about dominance. Besting the other is sport. I watch world powers Humans bearing guns, bombs, IED's; People killed, maimed for life; I'm saddened, disgusted. We should know better. It's all about dominance. I turn to Sp... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What would you do for money: 7 of 27
I would accept legitimate employ in any of the careers where I have expertise. I would not be focused so much on compensation as I would on the work environment and the publics served. I would gamble occasionally. That is; I'd buy a lottery ticket, engage an online gaming site, buy raffle tickets, etc. I would buy a reasonab... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News (Other) Should women who are arrested for prostitution have their names and addresses published in a local newspaper?: 2 of 7
All we need to do is look to Africa for the evidence that this 'oldest profession' should also carry public notice as much as other sexual abuses. When/if our country comes under the same level of health threats that alone would justify the outing of 'things done in private'. Another cavalier reason for opting that public re... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reunited: 10 of 30
Light Lyrics to a Convention of Word Lovers Words often fall easily from my keyboard. They sense pressure now, to show off word and meter, maybe rhyme. Each of us is poet(ess) as the wellsprings of inner wisdom find expression. All who honor the inclination to birth spirit or truth can reveal each, even in mime. Reverently, ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Should Labor Day in the US honor workers or the end of summer: 1 of 3
While this holiday was founded at a time when labor needed to be caste in a light of honor, now leisure and the celebration of it seem to be the perfect complement to honor the pattern of work and play. There is such a sense of closure where leisure ends and work begins that the two are almost a yin/yang event. Granted, leis... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Why modern society is damaging for the soul: 28 of 65
I hope to underscore here my belief in the disparagement of the soul of modern society. I feel under bombardment daily with radio, tv, movie themes, and the sensationalizing of news events - particularly prioritizing events that sell ads and print, the seamy, dark side of life. Let's face it, GOOD news lacks sufficient stimu... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fear of death: 26 of 58
"O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?" The best of my heroes Are those whose death I've been privileged to witness. I fear many of life's stings but death is not one of them for now. It smells sweet. Death is a rescuer, A gentle escort to a place beyond. Laden with wondrous peace. Death is a release ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Let me be your hero: 9 of 20
A Precious friend, Patty, Draws treasured breath from tube and tank, No stranger, she, to medical emergency And herself a nurse once. Her lithe, thin frame Belies the strength of spirit within. Lung and ligament may fail But her faith will ever prevail. She acknowledges death's presence. She affirms no fear, rather the great... More..