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About me - MelanaF

Married mother of 1 with 3 dogs and a cat. I work in the corporate world, but love to read, garden, cook, and write. I'm a busy woman, but I try to find time for myself in between conference calls and diaper changes.

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Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Romance
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Cassie stood in the kitchen, not knowing what to do. She kept thinking about the clothes on her bed. "Damnit, Becca, why did you have to bring that up?" She said out loud to no one in particular. She found herself making her way to her bedroom in order to clean the clothes off. She looked down and saw Wiley looking at her wit... More..

Style & Beauty > Perfumes & Fragrances Best ways to wear perfume
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To me there's nothing worse than getting in the elevator in the morning and being stuck with someone who's wearing a very strong, and not so pleasant, perfume or cologne. There's a reason manufacturers make perfume and body sprays.Perfumes are meant to be worn during the winter months when our bodies are less likely to sweat ... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Beyond the obvious
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AloneAlone again, I wonder.The silence is deafening,Yet I ponder.The last encounter,The last breath,The last touch.Is there something differentI could've said?The answer to that,I'll never know.Am I meant to suffer?Alone again, I wonder. More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Abstract poems
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Restful NightLight plays, rain falls.Pain seeps into my head.A soft pillow, seems the havenI aim to seek.Stairs to climbA long journeyTowards salvation.Will I rest?I wonder aloud.No answer comes.The journey is over,Salvation in sight.It could be a restful night. More..

Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Pork roast
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*This recipe is based on a 6-7 pound shoulder roast*Shopping List:-1 Bell Pepper (any color - it doesn't matter)-1 Roasted Red Pepper-1 Medium sized onion-2 cloves of garlic-1 half-handful of fresh parsely-1 green onion-Salt-Pepper of choice (I used cayenne - any will work, or you can leave this out. You can also use a fresh ... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Longing
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The Door to My HeartThe day stretches on but I cannot move.I sit here waiting for you.A few minutes more and you'll walk through the door.My hair is smooth, my clothes are pressed.The anxious feeling building in my chest.Will you have a smile for me?Beautiful words?Or just a kiss?It does not matter, as long as you walk throug... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fantasy poems for children
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In the darkness of the night The only lantern, the pale moonlight I walk this way and that, all around Stepping softly, hardly making any sound Life sleeps, As I creep, In the pale moonlight. There are many trees, And yet still I see, In the pale moonlight, From an owl escapes a muted who, I look to my left, I... More..

Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Creative potato recipes
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I'm always looking for new potato recipes. I did some experimenting and came up with Parmesan Garlic Potatoes. Recipe follows:Ingredients- 4 Medium Potatoes, peeled and cut into small chunks- 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese- 3 tbsps oil- 2 cups stock (any will work - or use water)- Salt and... More..

Food & Drink > Pasta, Grain & Rice Recipes Recipes: Gumbo
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This is the BEST Gumbo you will ever eat!Shopping List:-1 pack of Chicken (bone-in works best)-1 pack of Sausage (pick your favorite, I use turkey sausage for health factor)-1 bag of Potatoes (you will use about 4 or 5)-1 medium-sized Yellow Onion-1 medium-sized Green Bell Pepper-1 head of Garlic (you will need 3 cloves)-1 ro... More..

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