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I am an Army wife who tries to make the most of the mobile environment of the Army. Currently, I am a journalist and photojournalist for the Fort Sill newspaper. I have met country western stars, ridden around in speeding police cars and petted a wolf named

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Life: 139 of 1201
The 4th week of August I found a flower on the sidewalk.It was a hothouse flower, one that must have been carefully boughtand savagely thrown away.The stem torn, the petals wilting in the sun.the bright purple fadingEveryone avoided that patch of sidewalk,perhaps paying respect to the death of a lost loveor perhaps too busy w... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Aiden: 7 of 47
GENDER: MalePRONUNCIATION: AI-denETYMOLOGY:As most names do, Aiden has a variety of meanings. To the Irish and Scottish, Aiden is a boy's name and means little fiery one. Jewish tradition names either sex Aiden which means Eden or paradise explained www.yeahbaby.com, the female version of the name is spelled Eden. ORIGIN & HI... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The photograph: 13 of 62
EchoesThere is a certain part of my mind that lives in the past. Every so often, I get flashes of past images. These images were deeper than a simple memory. These flashes bring emotional signals that remind me how I felt when certain events happened. These feelings have stayed within me, beckoning me to replay them. Whenever... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Lilly: 3 of 14
Etymology: The girl's name Lily ,pronouced LIL-ee, means lily flower which is a symbol of purity. Although there are many types of lilies, Lily is suspected to be named for the white lily which means modesty, beauty, purity and sweetness.Origin & History: Lily is an variation of the Latin word lilium. The lily flower is a fer... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals Best questions to ask the bride before marriage: 12 of 52
As a newlywed, I remember the questions I was asked before my husband and I got married. I would mentally sigh and try to enthusiastically answer the typical questions, "How did he propose?", "When are you getting married?" "What are your colors?" "How did you meet?" "How long have you been dating?" and "What are you doing af... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena What makes a great ghost story?: 10 of 38
It was a dark and stormy night, the tree branches waved in the wind as a little girl and boy moved slowly up the street, not aware that something or someone was watching. Ghost stories have a common goal, to scare the listeners enough they will look over their shoulder or keep the lights on when they go to sleep. Like all goo... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Landon: 2 of 7
GENDER: Landon is predominately a male name, although it has been a name for a variety of strong women figures.PRONUNCIATION: LAN-dunETYMOLOGY: Landon is of Cornish British origin and means an enclosed hill or town.ORIGIN & HISTORY: Langdon was a common surname meaning long wood. It made the transition to a first name as pare... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The Valentine mystery: 29 of 63
The Case of the Missing Show and TellSuspects: Miss Anderson, Alex, Ginny, Alison and EinsteinThe Case: Lisa anxiously stood near the school doors waiting for the bell. Normally she would be playing on the monkey bars with her friends, but today was her favorite holiday,Valentine's Day. She had spent weeks scanning the stores... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Motivation: 18 of 39
Afternoon PicnicVal stares at the empty canvas, its white stiff frame defiantly standing in front of her. It is still blank after a week of thought. Val was playing her most inspiring music and turned off all the extra lighting. Her apartment hums quietly as it projects the soft red light of Val's hanging lanterns. Val glares... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Rules: 15 of 26
"Mother may I take three steps forward""Yes you may, but take four pirouettes back"I am standing close to my mom in the park. I am piglet and she is pooh."Mother may I take two skips forward?""No, but you may take two ballet steps back."I am 'the mother' in the game, standing against the tree, showing off my ballet knowledge ... More..