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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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Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles How to get your husband to put the toilet seat down: 12 of 27
Surely you've made that groggy midnight trip to the bathroom neglecting to turn on the light, only to find yourself grasping for the wall because somebody has seemingly moved the toilet? You find out quickly enough though, the toilet is still there - when your fanny lands itself on the ice cold porcelain. All because your hu... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life The best qualities of your spouse: 11 of 24
YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL A subtle grin and a softly spoken "thank you" as I glance to floor and bite on my left thumbnail, was all I could conjure up as a reply, (thanks to my slightly damaged self-esteem) to the following question. "What are you staring at?" I'd ask. "You are beautiful" he'd reply. How do you take such a compliment... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease Prevention Fingernail fungus home remedies: 6 of 13
Although the fungus kingdom does consist of mushrooms and mold, you'll be delighted to know fingernail fungus wont be characterized with green fur or little beige stems with funny shaped hats. Rather, fingernail fungus is typically characterized with thick, brittle or mis-shapen, yellowish in color nails. Sometimes accompani... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Band profile: Dixie Chicks: 2 of 4
Are You Ready to Make Nice? Combine three women with a one-of-a-kind, bluegrass sound of polyphonic vocals, accented with un-amplified stringed instruments, and what do you get? The Dixie Chicks. The Dixie Chicks exhibited keen talent right from the start, sparking the attention of country music fans everywhere. At birth, th... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Inspired by the song FreeBird, by Lynyrd Skynyrd: 1 of 1
His possessions are too few to even fill the tattered green duffel bag, now sitting by the door frame staring back at him. Its holes piercing his skin, like anxious eyes begging to "hit the road." Jenny's eyes on the other-hand, swell with tears. She sits slumped against Leonard's porthole to freedom, praying silently he won... More..
Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People Resolving differences for better personal relations: 7 of 13
As we discuss how to resolve our differences, I think it's best if we first agree to disagree. It's likely we won't see eye to eye on every detail. More importantly, let's keep this on the level of a debate and not turn it into an argument. It really is that simple you know. Certain meaningful discussions will certainly open... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Unforgettable country summer songs: 4 of 7
During the winter months as you linger just a hairs breadth away from your chimney pot avoiding the bite of Jack Frost, summer is only a country song away. Other than the hearth crackling and country music loitering in the background, your homestead is silent. Before long a familiar tune breaks through the sound-waves, launc... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Self-reflection: 279 of 485
AUTOPSY In life we all will leave our mark, usually on another's heart. What then will my heart bleed, when the coroner does my autopsy? Will it show the sickening styles: I smelled the breath of pedophiles? How all the times I felt the fool, for being the ugliest girl in school? Will it take him down the path, teach him of ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) How child abuse affects society: 19 of 33
Turn on the news or pick up a news paper and it's likely you'll bare witness to yet another case of child abuse. Despite the advancements of public education toward this very cause, children continue to be abuse everyday in our society. As a matter of fact, four children die everyday due to child abuse. Many of us actually h... More..
Relationships & Family > Humor & Laughter Why it's good to laugh: 17 of 29
Not everyone has the same sense of humor, but everyone does need to laugh. As a matter of fact I am told my sense of humor is quite dry. When I asked what that meant, I was told it means my sense of humor is more sarcastic in nature. Well I guess that explains why I find certain comedies funny and others, not so much. Despit... More..