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I have been writing off and on for 25 years. Writing gives me a chance to express myself and entertain others. I just recently tried my hand at writing articles. It is a huge change from fiction writing, but a welcomed challenge.

I served 6 years in the

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My worst toy-building experience as a parent: 4 of 15
Christmas of 2003 was the year of doom, as far as putting together my son's scooter. There were several things that contributed to the inevitable disaster. Waiting until the last minute, recruiting the help of my sister, and those wretched directions. It is not a good idea to try and wrap everything on Christmas eve. I am su... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Conversation etiquette for a first date: 7 of 24
First dates are nerve racking enough without adding to it. Bad or inappropriate conversation can turn a great first date into a nightmare. Proper conversation etiquette is vital if a second date is desired. Common sense plays an essential part in conversing on a first date. Topics that are extremely controversial should be a... More..
Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: Broccoli cheese soup: 9 of 30
Broccoli and Cheddar Soup No matter what the mood, soup is sure to hit the spot. It is the comfort food for all occasions, whether it is a cold winter's day or a touch of soup to ease a cold. Broccoli Cheese Soup is a favorite, not only to my family but also to families across the miles. This particular recipe was handed dow... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Facing death: 113 of 361
Don't Cry Mommy Don't cry mommy, it will be OK You will see PaPa again someday; He is in Heaven now so he'll be alright God will watch over him both day and night He saw me crumble, he saw me fall Our lives changed with one phone call; I saw the fear that showed in his eyes He watched me scream and heard me cry I felt my lif... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Family life: Looking back at times gone by: 25 of 77
The other day I watched, as two children played in the sand. I assumed they were brother and sister by the mild shoving and verbal spitting back and forth. Steadily they played, not allowing the minor squabbles to interfere in the task that lay before them. The world around them was non-existent. It reminded me of my own yes... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry What is poetry?: 19 of 58
Expressions of Poetry Poetry is an artistic way to display imaginative power and beauty of power. Poetry in the United States arose as a literary art during the colonial era. The strange part of early colonial poetry is that the form of poetry used was the contemporary British model. The British models of poetic form, dictio... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Eating disorders: Signs your teen has a problem with eating, fitness or body image: 6 of 18
It is so important for teens to fit in. Being a boy or girl doesn't make a difference. There are equally testing scenarios for both. What to wear, who to date,what to eat. Living up to high demands from both peers and society alike, are too much for some teens. Statistically, girls are more likely to develop an eating disord... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues Overview: Molar pregnancy: 1 of 3
Coping With Trophoblastic Disease The First Teardrop The first teardrop shed, was one of joy A newfound hope of a baby girl or boy The first glimmer of light or hope as it seems Of a long awaited miracle, a long awaited dream There are no easy answers of why or how Only unanswered questions of what to do now In a song I'm re... More..
Health & Fitness > Infectious Diseases Tuberculosis: what it is: 1 of 3
Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This is a disease is airborne meaning a person can become infected by inhaling tiny particles of infected sputum from the air. The air will become infected when a person infected with TB lung infection coughs, sneezes, shou... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease Prevention Preventing bacterial skin infections: 1 of 3
Bacterial skin infections, although common, can become a dangerous situation if left untreated. Preventing bacterial skin infections can protect you from the pain and illness that goes along with it. Knowing how to protect you from certain infections if the first step to prevention. People who have weakened immune systems fr... More..