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I am a divorced mom of three who was born and raised in the great state of NC. My passions are writing, reading, spending time with my kids, the Tarheels, music, & everything else in between. I currently have an internet radio station over at Live365.com

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Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Experiences with ghosts: 2 of 122
Of the many questions posed throughout history, the one that has probably received an enormous amount of controversy is, "Do you believe in ghosts?". I think that question can only be answered by those who have had experiences with ghosts. Those who have not, chalk the question up to a bunch of hocus-pocus, if you will. My ex... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Finding love: 1 of 60
Does anyone ever find love? Now there's a question to ponder. I believe people do search for love...most times in all the wrong places. They may believe that they have found the right person or feel as though they know what love is. But ultimately, finding love is not something you achieve or locate or at best are fortunate e... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Are negative emotions holding you back: 1 of 50
Every emotion that we feel is derived from our thoughts. If we have positive thoughts then our emotions and mood will reflect that. The same goes for negative thoughts. Negative thoughts promote negative emotions. When we become discouraged or depressed we do so as a result of events, situations, or occurrences in our lives. ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Will O.J. Simpson go to jail this time?: 1 of 45
The fact that O. J. Simpson is making headlines yet once again due to unlawful activity is no surprise to anyone. It is the belief that O. J. Simpson will go to jail this time primarily because he does not have the funds available to afford an elaborate defense team to ensure his freedom. If you look at the very reason why he... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Trusting in God: 3 of 82
Seeing is believing or so they say! And to trust in God can sometimes cause us to have that same attitude. Despite our best efforts, we always come back to the belief that its difficult to trust that which we cannot see. Before we can trust we tell ourselves that we have to believe. And in order to believe, we must see some s... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Beyond the trees: 3 of 62
He stood buried amidst the thick brush nestled deep within the woods, yet close enough to watch her every move from a distance. The autumn leaves had begun to fall making his view much clearer.He had to be extremely careful treading upon the crisp leaves for the slightest movement would give him away.Here he was yet again, wa... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife Does our spirit or soul survive after death: 3 of 48
It is heart wrenching to think that when we die that is all there is. Kaput, that's it, no more. If a person has grown up with a spiritual background or upbringing, then it would be hard pressed to make them believe that there is no life after death. For those who have had such experiences with those who have passed on before... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Why do we have problems in life: 4 of 47
It is no secret that with being human, we are going to encounter problems. There are a myriad of problems that we are faced with on a daily basis. Some problems we bring on ourselves. Other problems like natural disasters, death, etc can't be foreseen or controlled and yet we must still deal with them. Regardless of a problem... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry How the media uses scare tactics to portray potentially negative news: 5 of 55
If you love the thought of coming home after a long day at work, easing into your favorite chair, and relaxing awhile before dinner, well, snap out of it, because the news will soon be on! The news is on again and you wonder what the main topic of the day will include. You play guessing games with yourself as you ponder the m... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues Friendship drama: How to handle backstabbers: 8 of 83
There is no worse feeling than that of betrayal in a friendship. Unlike in relationships where one party cheats on the other, when we have been wronged by someone we considered a friend, best friend or close confidant, it can hurt dramatically far worse.The first thing to consider is the source of where the information is der... More..