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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Memories of my grandmother: 3 of 50
I remember walking through the white doors of the seemingly enormous home as a girl. Ahead of me, the formal dining room where the stoic black table sat. Enough seating for a troop. A place I had sat 2 times, maybe.I walked through it, to the kitchen. Two ovens, wow. Seeing it in my mind now it seems unusually small. Maybe it... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Worst things a teacher can do: 4 of 45
Being a teacher is difficult, to say the least. Similar to parenting, teaching stretches the boundaries of your sanity. Also, much like parenting, letting yourself become overwhelmed by the job can result in some very bad techniques in dealing with the students. So, what are some of the worst things a teacher could do? Read o... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Shame: 6 of 42
I hate being a mother. I have no freedom. I am constantly on demand. It never ends. Had I know that this is what it would be like, I wouldn't have had a child.Those thoughts gripped my mind after I had my daughter. Those words, as strong as they were, were never spoken to anyone. I knew the cost of leaking them out would be h... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Styles Finding the right hairstyle for you: 2 of 10
You walk into any bookstore or drugstore and you'll find a special section in the magazine isle. HAIRSTYLES. Ugh! In my many dreaded trips to the salon because I needed something new, I became wise. Finding the right style is nothing more than what I, myself like. I must let go and let Victoria Beckham have her signature bob.... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Styles How to style your hair like a professional: 1 of 5
Let's face it; you hardly ever are able to recreate what the stylist does at the salon. We all know this and yet we stand in front of the mirror looking dismayed at the new tools and products they convinced us to buy. Let's wise up with a few simple techniques that we can do at home.First, after washing your hair, comb it int... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: What happened when I tried to combine gardening with kids: 15 of 69
I walked up to the Blue Door of my daughter's preschool. The teacher was already outside, eagerly welcoming parents who were picking up their children. I waited in the small line that had formed. When my turn came, the teacher called for my girl.She came running over with a styrofoam coffee cup in her hand. Today's project co... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Rules: 8 of 26
I learned the rules of the psychiatric facility quickly. Sitting in an old dilapidated school chair, next to a 300 pound male nurse, made the place even more intimidating."Are you wearing a bra? Cause there are no bras allowed." He looked frustrated with me already."No" I replied. I couldn't understand what was so dangerous a... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Color & Coloring Tips for making hair color last longer: 4 of 12
Watching the black dye run down my leg and then down the drain of the shower just kills me. I have tried numerous things to counteract this depressing event. Few have helped, many have failed. Here are some of the good ones.Cold water - Cold, cold, cold water will help to keep that color in. If you're going red, this is a nec... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: A kiss: 8 of 22
TO WIPE OR NOT TO WIPE.I've often wondered, wipe it off or let it dry. Of course, I'm talking about a kiss. When someone you love gives you a bit of a wet one, what do you do?My 3 year old will immediately wipe it off and say, "You put spit on me!". My husband is really skillful about it. He will casually rub it away while gr... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Life lessons from a personal perspective: 60 of 151
How do women with families succeed? What does that even look like? I have no idea.I don't have that same ability that some do who can look at a jar of food and fix it up somehow to taste fantastic and then write a best selling cookbook about it. I don't have that perseverance to put everything that I have, all that I've got, ... More..