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Linda has a passion for writing about family life and relating to the American housewife through humor about mis-matched socks, wrinkles, sick kids, surviving marriage and the empty nest syndrome. She expresses her thoughts on such topics through her monthly

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Life: 4 of 343
SHOPPING SHOULD BE AN OLYMPIC EVENT!The day after Thanksgiving is considered to be the biggest shopping day of the year. It's also known as Black Friday. That's probably because thousands of people come out to stand in long lines wrapping themselves around building in the dead of night, ready to swarm upon the stores the minu... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Marriage: Beyond the big day: 1 of 15
LIVING ON LOVE. . . . SHE MARRIED ROMANCEAs Taff walked down the aisle she met the gaze of her bridegroom who was waiting at the altar for her. They were the perfect couple and they fell in love the first time their eyes locked. They found themselves marrying just a short time later.As they were reciting all those impossible ... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Fashion victims: 3 of 19
SPANDEX IS NOT JUST ANOTHER PRETTY FACEDo you know what depression is? It's that python that we all find ourselves shopping for, compress ourselves into by sucking in every last breath, and convince ourselves that spandex should be a privilege and a right!I don't know about you but I just wonder what the fashion designer was ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Raising boys: 8 of 48
MISSION IMPOSSIBLEIt's not so much that's she's just the best! Mom's real, down-to-earth, generous, and is always ready to face a challenge. "Mission Impossible" would describe her role as she faced screaming kids, unpaid bills, basketballs in the bathroom, and the hot water heater blowing up. But somewhere in the midst of al... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Spandex: 1 of 6
SPANDEX IS NOT JUST ANOTHER PRETTY FACEDo your know what depression is? It's that boa constrictor that we all find ourselves shopping for,compress ourselves into by sucking in every last breath, and convince ourselves that spandex should be a privilege and a right to wear.I just wonder what the fashion designer was thinking w... More..
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce Tips for helping children deal with divorce: 30 of 101
IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT AND YOU'RE NOT ALONEDo you know someone whose parents are getting divorced? Are your parents getting divorced or are they divorced? Chances are you can answer yes to one or even both of these questions. Divorce is very common in families today. In fact more than half of the families today are divorced so y... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The most inspirational military leader I know: 6 of 11

THERE'S LOVE IN EVERY LINEI have listened to many people interview men and women over the years. One of the key questions that seems to be asked is, "What key person influenced you the most in your life and why? Most select someone famous like Eisenhower, Eleanor Roosevelt, Colin Powell, or another famous person in government... More..
Computers & Technology > Identity Theft & Internet Scams How to avoid online identity theft: 19 of 29
Internet Identity TheftInternet Identity Theft or Online Identity Theft has been a problem for decades. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Internet Identity Theft has affected 1 in 8 Americans in the last 5 years. However did you know that 11% of senior citizens, age 65 and over are the most likely victims of In... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods Parenting past and present: Balancing a child's safety with the need for free exploration: 10 of 14
I ALWAYS LOVED YOU BEST . . .I was in awe as you took your first steps and slowly began to move about the house. Your little steps turned into little tumbles. I wanted to take those tumbles for you because I always loved you best.A few years later I watched you get on the school bus for the first time afraid and unsure. I wan... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The true meaning of love in marriage: 21 of 29
LIVING ON LOVE. . . . I MARRIED ROMANCEAs Linda walked down the aisle she met the gaze of her bridegroom who was waiting at the altar for her. They were the perfect couple and they fell in love the first time their eyes locked. They found themselves marrying just a short time later.As they were reciting all those impossible p... More..