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Born and raised in the Napa Valley, Tonya is a mother of five and married to a man she describes as "beyond compare".

Tonya declares a genuine love for writing - she is a very active member of Helium and is serving as a Sub-Steward in the Cleaning Sub-Channel

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Arts & Humanities > Languages (Other) Playing with words for the fun of it: 4 of 18
What's in a word? It seems, through word play there is more to a word than meets the eye. With a little thoughtful effort, there can be some humor or idiocracy discovered in how we combine and define words. For instance, why is it when we describe something, do we describe it twice using words that mean the exact same thing?... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Pondering the existence of ghosts, demons and angels: 17 of 74
For those of you who are fixed with skepticism of the paranormal, as was I until 1993, I'd say perhaps the experience has not yet presented itself to you, or....perhaps it has! Have you ever got a cold chill for no apparent reason? Do you find yourself picking-up countless pennies off of the floor? Have you ever smelled rose... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism How groups can constructively discuss race: 3 of 13
We the people consider ourselves open-minded. A culturally savvy nation aloof in our racial perceptions. When in truth, many people of one race have limited knowledge in the cultural diversity of other race's. This is not to say we aren't mindful of the Mr. Lopez's or Borack Obama's [etc]. I'm simply pointing out the rather ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Fear: 17 of 71
The day was overcast and exceedingly humid. Sticky sweat blanketed my skin and my mouth was as parched as the Mojave Desert. Putting the remote control to rest on the coffee table, I raced to the kitchen to refill my iced tea. I was watching "Who Saved Private Ryan" for the first time on HBO, and didn't want to miss out on t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Life's journey: 74 of 307
I WAS HAZEL Produced and unaccepted Trespassing progeny Brought to an institution Pending mom's epiphany Momma changed her mind Decided to reclaim Hazel would no longer Suit her as a name Tonya, is pronounced Like being born again A parent and a child Flourish promptly when: A name for a child in the color of her eyes Erased... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Ways to bridge the racial divide: 5 of 20
Time and time again, it seems just as society is making progress in bridging the divide between races, something extreme sets us back. Something, usually in the media, that reestablishes a fear of the unknown. In that fear we tend to judge a race collectively as a whole, rather than each person individually. We approach thos... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News A look at Oprah's 2007 favorite things: 4 of 16
A sweeping number of Oprah enthusiasts are eagerly reserving their seats as audience members. Many of which cling to the hope their reservation will land them on her Favorite Things Show. However, In 2007 those on the receiving end of Oprah's favorite things would not be piled elbow-to-elbow as members of the Chicago studio ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Prisoner of the world: 36 of 134
Lock the door, don't raise the blinds. For I fear, what's in the light. Lie in bed. Avoid despair. Who will miss me? Who will care? Head in hands. No will to fight. Can't discern, day from night. She worries me, this friend of mine. Suppressed and scared, trapped in time. Protective custody, is what she says. I lay away, fro... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Unforgettable "done me wrong" country songs: 5 of 18
"It's all over but the crying" I grew up listening to done-me-wrong songs on the now antiquated eight-track tapes. They seemed to be a self prescribed requirement of my moms house-cleaning routine. As sure as mom was dusting, polishing and vacuuming those two-timing, gettin'-over-you songs were playing with the volume as lou... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poem ideas for baby shower invitations: 11 of 39
I can't think of many events in a woman's life that create more anxious anticipation than giving birth. One event though, sure helps appease some of that anxiety. That event of course is her baby shower. Being surrounded by friends and family to share and celebrate baby's arrival. If you're planning a baby shower for your mo... More..