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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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Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Home: 1 of 7
Home Is Best Of all the places to be, Home is best. No other place affords the peace, Quietness and rest. Home is a shelter, When weary and worn, Its walls breathe out a welcome As each season is born. After a long day of work, When feeling down and out, Home provides such a comfort, It will almost make you shout. Family mem... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Betrayal: 13 of 89
A BETRAYAL RAP Betrayed by you, the one I trusted Betrayed by you, and now I'm intrinsically busted Betrayed when I thought our relationship was cool. Now, look at me and see the fool. I'm wiser now but my trust element is dim I'm meaner now, because I don't want to swim (in life's cold sea) I feel older now, and I look it t... More..
Jobs & Careers > Employers Do people work more if they are paid more?: 4 of 27
Monetary rewards are one of the best incentives to productivity. In an economy where every dollar counts, the more an employer is willing to pay for a job to be done, there is a natural inclination to give that employer much more of what he/she wants. In places where overtime work is recompensed, employees also see this as a... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) Happy people are productive people: 12 of 78
Being happy is an essential to being productive. Although some people are not happy in their estate, and somehow manage to be as productive as possible, there is still much to be desired. The exhuberance that goes with happiness helps one to go at any task with a zest. As one moves into line for being truly productive, they ... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should America abandon racial integration in public schools?: 4 of 26
America is a country of diversity and freedom. Because of this, all peoples of all races should have the fair and unbiased opportunity to receive an education in an environment where cultural diversity and ethnicity are respected. We are dependent on each other in a real way for survival, and children who are educated in set... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Storms: 2 of 12
You caused the storm in my life when you left. The flood of tears streamed down my face. The winds of dismay blew loud and fierce. You caused the storm in my life, but I am still here. Storms are synonymous with trouble. You left me on Trouble Avenue to fend for myself. I didn't know which way to navigate, but I found the an... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The gardener's heart: 2 of 12
Thirsting for the first blade of evidence Springing forth from the earthen ground Evidence of reproduction- hope That is the inspiration of the gardener. A longing to bring forth life But content to cooperate with the Divine One Planting, weeding, watering for the harvest The work of a gardener. It is not work- it is a passi... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Is tap water or spring water better for your health?: 1 of 6
Spring water is better than tap water because of its content. Spring water comes from natural occurring sources. Spring water contains minerals that are abundant in the earth and beneficial to the body. Depending on the source of the spring water, it can have healing properties, unlike tap water. I have known of people takin... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Child discipline: How long should a "time out" be?: 1 of 6
Time out is a time for children who are old enough to understand right from wrong to think about their behavior. The norm is to give "time out" equivalent to the age of the child. Some recommend 5 minutes for a five year old, and 7 minutes for a seven year old. I, however, do not feel this timing may be appropriate in every ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Practice: 1 of 6
LESSON LEARNED We'll call her Ellie That was not her real name, Nevertheless she was my friend Just the same. A great singer She wanted to be, Although she sounded Like a frog croaking under a tree. But she practiced and practiced And took lessons, too. I laughed and I laughed When she croaked out her tunes. She heeded me no... More..