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Toni Doswell, that's me, is a very recent contributor to Helium.com.(7/10/07) It was at the invitation of my daughter that I began this journey into the writer's world. My mother, whose name was Annie, told me she had always desired to be a writer. She did

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Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Would you wear a pre-owned wedding gown?: 3 of 40
Thanks to a more enlightened society, the stiffness and conservative ideas that have been instrumental in dictating "how" a bride should dress on her wedding day, have now given way to a more liberal view which is more in harmony with the desires of the bride-to-be. It is therefore most appropriate to wear a pre-owned weddin... More..
Sciences > Psychology Can science settle the question of whether money can buy happiness?: 1 of 13
There is no science on earth which can ever settle the question of whether or not money can buy happiness. You might ask the question why, and the answer lies within the fact that happiness is relative. Happiness for one person does not equate to happiness within another person. Our values being different, as well as our lik... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Christian's understanding of grace: 2 of 24
Grace is unmerited favor. Unmerited favor means we don't deserve it, but God gives it to us anyhow. This grace is abundant and free. That's what true grace is. It is abundant because sin is abundant. "But where sin abounded,grace did much more abound..." (Romans 5:20). Sin tore up mankind's relationship with God. Sin alienat... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: A simple life: 1 of 12
Chorus: He lived a simple life, a life to help others in need He lived a life where he sacrificed so that others would not bleed. Bleed with pains guilt, no hope and woe. He lived the simple life, Jesus, Our Saviour, we are told. Verse 1 - Jesus came to earth and was a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes. Lay on a pile of mang... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Should discipline training be included in prenatal classes?: 1 of 10
Parents who are seeking a full spectrum of help from their prenatal classes would do well to have a discipline module incorporated into their prenatal classes. Even parents who have children already can use extra help in knowing how, when, and why discipline is an important part of life for their children. The question is, "... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Hate: 4 of 38
Hate is both a destructive and constructive force. Hating people is destructive. Hating negative things is constructive. Because our emotions play a large part in what we do or say, hate is an emotion which can recreate or destroy who we are. I have heard that if you can intensely hate for one hour, enough toxic poisons deve... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Rules: 2 of 18
Rules are not made for fools. They are made for the wise. Wise people find rules important to guide, While fools find them to be brushed aside. Rules help keep things orderly and running smooth. They may no be something that everyone approves. But without them everything tends to chaos and confusion. With them we know defini... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Focus: 2 of 18
FOCUS FOR SUCCESS Focus for success Focus to be the best Keep your eye on your prize Concentrate on your quest. Focus for success Pass every test Study hard; don't depart From that in which you do invest. Focus for success Don't try to guess Know your limits; plan your way On your path to victory stay. Focus for success No m... More..
Autos > Auto Body Repair Tips for saving money on your car insurance: 1 of 9
Shopping around for good deals on car insurance is the first step to saving money. There are several ways you can go. First, call around in your area to already established insurance companies and get quotes. Next, you can go online and find many insurance companies which can offer you discounts for just signing up with them... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The school bus: 1 of 9
THE SCHOOL BUS MONITOR From my position on the busy I can see Almost everything. I saw Mack eating his tuna sandwich from his brown paper bag. I didn't say a word even though the tuna odor filled the bus. Mack comes from a family of eight and is always hungry. I watched at Dorian raced to his seat near the window. He waved g... More..