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Natalie Gibbs (just another voice) is a divorced mother of four twenty-something children, and Grandmother of three. When not working, she enjoys reading, writing, cooking and spending time with family. Natalie has just begun her travel experience and plans

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Lies: 3 of 59
As I stand looking down into the freshly dug earth that now contains a cream colored casket with a scattering of flowers on it, I wonder about all the things you told me while I was growing up. I remember the stories you used to tell me about all your relatives. My relatives too, I guess. You always bragged about your friends... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) Comparing homemade tomato sauce and store bought sauce: 2 of 28
If I had to compare homemade tomato sauce to store bought sauce, I'd have to say that there are several brands that are very good. Some of the jarred sauces are really tasty and I must admit I've used them in a pinch. Some refrigerated brands are almost as good as homemade, but actual homemade sauce is still the best. When we... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Honesty is the best policy: 4 of 44
I disagree that honesty is the BEST policy, but, I do think that honesty in appropriate situations is a good policy. I think honesty is overrated and being honest at all times can be harmful to some people's self esteem or mental stability. Honesty can sometimes just simply hurt someone's feelings. I don't mean that people sh... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Blame: 7 of 59
He's lying there crying his eyes out when I get to his room to see what is wrong. As I approach the bed, my heart breaks. The poor little thing is just so pitiful, clutching the covers to his face as his mouth opens and closes keeping time to the soft sobs that emerge from his throat. I gather him in my arms and sit in the ro... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) The benefits of having breakfast for dinner: 2 of 12
There are quite a few benefits of having breakfast for dinner. Not only is breakfast generally an easier meal to fix, it is usually more cost-effective. Depending upon what you fix, breakfast for dinner can be even more healthy than a normal dinner. Not only is breakfast more kid friendly, it is one of the meals that can invo... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Laundry day: 8 of 47
It's Monday. Today is the last day of my week. I work Thursday through Sunday at my job as a receptionist for an Assisted Living Facility. I've been working here ten years. These people, both the residents and my co-workers, have been like family to me. I've been thankful to be a part of this family, especially recently, with... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The funeral: 3 of 15
The Funeral "Wow , this church is packed!" I say to myself as I stand in the back with several other mourners. I'm not even sure if this is the right funeral, since I overheard just yesterday that the ceremony was being held here, today at ten a.m. Should I sit on the side of family, or on the side of friends? I look around, ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Fruits & Vegetables Tips for grilling fresh vegetables: 5 of 22
Grilling fresh vegetables is easy, once you get the hang of it. As with any cooking technique, you must first learn the basics. Once you know what you're doing, you can grill almost any fresh vegetable. I love to grill, indoors or out and all year round. Here are a few tips that I've found to be very useful when grilling fres... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: When . . .: 6 of 24
When We Two Are One When I'm home alone,I look to the sun.I think of the future,When we two are one. When I am with you,I think of the fun,That you and I'll have,When we two are one. I think of the daughter,I think of the son,That soon will be ours,When we two are one. More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Remembering loved ones through cooking: 9 of 35
There was no bathroom in the house. We had to go to an out-house and take baths in a big tub outside. We had to pump our own water and rely on kerosene heaters for warmth. I had to go out and collect fresh eggs from the chicken coops in the morning. This is usually when my kids chime in with " and you had to walk two miles to... More..