Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: How it all went terribly wrong (humor)

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Gardening is my most favorite of hobbies and I owe that love to my maternal grandmother who insisted I learn the ways of gardening at the age of six years old. She was most comfortable when she was tending to her garden and in retrospect, I realize it was her therapeutic activity. It has since become mine. I chuckle every now... More..

Education > Education (Other) Should students be penalized for their parents/relatives' unruly behavior at graduation?

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I recently attended and attempted to celebrate the moment my youngest daughter walked across the stage to accept her high school diploma. I was most looking forward to hearing the senior guidance counselor read the list of awards, honors, and scholarships she had earned. She has worked very diligently to maintain honors statu... More..

Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Experiencing terrorism

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Hold HarmlessShe held her head in dismay, bewilderment, and relief. Her hands were uncontrollable and her trembling legs felt powerless. Trite phrases and common expressions could not account for what she had just experienced. She tried to capture her thoughts in some fashion allowing her to report the wretched details with a... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Childlike behaviour in adults

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Looking back at my expectations as a young wife and mother, I anticipated raising my my oldest daughter and future siblings with my husband at my side. In my childhood, I had been "trained" as a "mother-to-be" in the traditional family style. Ironically, as I look back, I realize despite my "training", I could never fully ach... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Family Values Protecting children from ourselves

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I am so saddened by the daily news reports of children being abused by adults. I cannot understand a nature that does not automatically feel responsible for protecting and nurturing children. So, each time I hear or read of predatory events involving children, I am dismayed and disheartened. There are days when it becomes dif... More..

Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Terrorism

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She held her head in dismay, bewilderment, and relief. Her hands were uncontrollable and her trembling legs felt powerless. Trite phrases and common expressions could not account for what she had just experienced. She tried to capture her thoughts in some fashion allowing her to report the wretched details with adequate accur... More..

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