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I'm a "baby boomer" and "cancer survivor. I am the mommy to a 5 year old German Shepherd. My goal is to sell everything,buy an RV and see the country. I'm currently taking a writing course and I love the idea that Helium is here to give me the opportunity

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Pets: 33 of 138
D.A.D.D. WHAT IS IT? Is it a chronic illness? Perhaps a bad habit one wants to break. How about the newest computer virus? Actually, D.A.D.D. is none of these and yet it affects millions of people on a daily basis. In fact, if you are the caregiver, owner, "mommy", or best friend to your dog, you have no doubt experienced D.... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Mystery: 29 of 119
STILL WATERS RUN DEEP A slight, barely audible, tap on the door jamb was followed by an equally quiet, whisper quality voice, "Excuse me, Ms. Waters." Without looking up from the papers on her desk, Samantha Waters, one of the senior partners in the financial firm of Still Waters, Inc. replied, "Yes Beverly, what is it? "Ms.... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: What my dog means to me: 114 of 428
Toby came into my life shortly after my female German Shepherd died during surgery. You see, a chose Angel because the breeder said she had been born technically dead and was brought back to life. Of course, I fell for her and took her home. When she was old enough, I decided to have her spayed. What was unknown to me and th... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Your pet knows you better than you think: 3 of 7

My first German Shepherd was Mickey. He was a gorgeous dog. Black and tan and HUGE! At least I remember him being HUGE. But, then again, I was only 15 years old. Anyway, he followed me everywhere. I trained him to stay and believe me, no one could get that dog to move until I said it was OK. He lived a full life and I went o... More..
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama Musical reviews: Oklahoma!: 4 of 8
Oklahoma! What's not to say? I was bitten by the acting bug in my junior year in high school. It was just a walk on part in "Guys and Dolls". In my senior year, I tried out for the role of Nellie in South Pacific, but I lost to the most popular girl in school. So, when our community theater announced try-outs for "Oklahoma",... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: True lessons learned the hard way during employment: 74 of 126
I'm 57. I've worked in the same office/same industry for 34 years. You see, I was raised with what appears now to be an old-fashioned work ethic. * One does not move from job to job...it doesn't look good on a resume. * Learn everything you can...it makes you more valuable to the company. * Regardless of the newbies hired, y... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Summer: 43 of 71
"BOOM".."Oooh.Ahhhh", Cherie Johnson could hear the crowd as they began their usual tribal chant during the annual fireworks show at the local park. She knew exactly what she was going to do tonight as she made her way silently through the tree line at the west end of the ball field. "If only he hadn't cheated on me", she th... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Movies that will make you cry: 45 of 68
As a woman, I must admit there is an almost unlimited number of movies that will bring a tear to my eye. However, the one movie that I remember as being my first "tear-jerker" was National Velvet, starring Elizabeth Taylor. I was at a very impressionable age when I first saw this film. And what young girl hasn't envisioned h... More..