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My writing experience includes writing, editing, and publishing a weekly women's newsletter and have one article published in a contemporary research book. I have also written endless numbers of web content articles and several e-books as a ghostwriter.

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Home & Garden > Perennials Flower gardens: Grow something beautiful: 3 of 11
Do you daydream over the photos in Home and Garden wishing for a beautiful flower garden of your own? The great thing is it's not all that difficult for the average or even beginner gardener to have flower gardens that will turn peoples heads and provide hours of enjoyment for both the homeowner and others. The first thing y... More..
Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs Growing pumpkins: 3 of 10
If you have never grown pumpkin before it is an experience like none other. It's not recommended that you attempt growing pumpkins if the only garden space you have is a small patio or deck area. Yes, pumpkin can grow in pots or containers but the vines will take over your outdoor space fast if space is limited.Your average r... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture How can the presence of God be described: 8 of 26
I can only describe the presence of God by the following story that happened to me a few years ago:It was a mid-January night in Michigan. The wind was howling outside shaking the house and whistling through a few gaps in window moldings it wasn't snowing but very easily could. The kids were sleeping in their beds; I had lock... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Childhood memories: 27 of 80
The Apple Orchard and the Snake by Faith DraperJust imagine life with ten or so children in the house and a small Michigan farm as their playground. My aunt and uncle had their own family plus the children of another aunt who had passed away, and myself and my sister to care for. During those times I know the older children h... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas How to plan a memorable Christmas party: 4 of 11
Planning a memorable Christmas party is not as difficult as it may seem.Some years back I volunteered to help plan the company Christmas party for a company I worked for. At the time I volunteered I didn't plan on nor intended to take over the task of being in charge but it during the first meeting of the planning committee I... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Halloween tales: 12 of 32
The Halloween PartyIt's interesting at times to learn the different memories that different members of the same family have. One of those memories was one I had completely forgotten about but one of my sisters remembers fondly. The Halloween Party held down the road from an old farm house we were renting at the time.Actually ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Are we becoming slaves to the modern concept of Christmas holidays?: 2 of 5
I certainly do believe we are becoming slaves to the modern concept of Christmas. The following is a recap of "Christmas in Our Town" and the sorry state of the holidays this year.Christmas in Jackson Michigan, our town, I'm sure is very much like Christmas in thousands of other towns around the world. City streets lined with... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Childhood memories: 5 of 12
The Mouse in the Tree and My GrandfatherI had gone to spend the night with Grandma which I did from time to time and my handsome Grandfather was there for one of his short visits also. I don't remember much about that visit such as how long Grandpa was there or why but when it was bedtime I remember it was Grandpa who tucked ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Grandparents: 21 of 49
My Paternal GrandparentsI wonder sometimes if Grandparents realize what an impact they have on their grandchildren. I was blessed to have 4 grandparents in my life that I have always known loved me with all their hearts. Not once have I ever questioned if they loved me or not even though each one of them treated me differentl... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds Tips for turning a gourd into a birdhouse: 3 of 7
Tips for Turning a Gourd into a Birdhouse Turning a gourd into a birdhouse can be a long drawn out process depending on to what extent you want to take the process. If you plan to or are growing gourds to use as birdhouses don't get too excited you may have many months ahead of you. From seed to birdhouse can actually take... More..