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I am a stay at home mother of two children, ages 13 and 2 respectively. Both sons are a major inspiration behind what I write. I have been married once before and am working on what I HOPE is my last marriage.

I graduated college with a degree in News-Ed Journalism

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Relationships & Family > Married Life When you met your spouse: Stories of how married couples met: 1 of 143
In 2003, my birthday fell on a very special day: 03-03. My father told me that it was my year for remarkable things to happen. I already knew that if I applied myself that year, I would graduate college in December. Yet, nothing could have prepared me for what I was really in for.I met my current husband through my ex-husband... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Abstract poems: 18 of 576
Her hair burns like embers from a fireThe glow from the summer sunGives her the eerie sense of deathTo be bold is sheAs she walks into the sunset in the sandsTo run, to skip is not what she doesTo find out what once was sheShe must face the ultimate battleTo give up heart and soulIt will come quicklyTo give in is to resist al... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt How to manage your debt: 5 of 33
When the gas prices hit highs of $4 a gallon in the summer of 2008, many people,who couldn't afford much already, started living on their credit cards each month to pay for necessities such as food, clothing and even rent. However, now their debt is out of control but at least gas prices have dropped down drastically. Now it'... More..
Education > Non-Traditional College Students Success stories from continuing education students: 1 of 6
When you first start college, it can be a little nerve racking. You are unsure of who you are going to meet and what the teachers are like. This feeling is with any first time college attendee whether you are 18, 30 or older. For the older non-traditional generation, the feeling is even more so nerve wracking. Why? Chances ar... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Loneliness: 138 of 579
Slowly by slowlyDay by daythe heart begins to break downand finally then...there is nothing leftbut something coldLater it becomes fearless and boldAnd wild and cunningIt thinks nothing of itselflove and pain, there are a thing of its pastIt feels nothingIt fills in empty space More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Should school buses have and enforce seat belt use?: 6 of 25
Should schools buses be designed with seatbelts? Without a doubt and unequivocally, the answer is yes.In 2007, seven students were injured in a one-vehicle accident after the bus driver looked in the mirrors to check on them and fortuitously went through a bridge railing, going into the ditch. Thankfully, the bus didn't roll ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Reality: 7 of 29
Mother's love begins before birthA mother's love for her children is great even before the birth of a baby. Especially when a mother is advised it's not wise to have one or another one. This story is about my pregnancy with my second child who was born in 2006. I have loved him before I knew he existed.I always mentioned that... More..
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings The danger of tattoos: 7 of 26
Tattoo dangers are minimal if you follow your instincts and do some research before being impulsive. Shopping for a tattoo is like buying a car. You wouldn't buy a car outright without taking it for a test drive and mechanic first, would you? It goes the same for a tattoo artist. You don't go into a parlor without background ... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Mystery: 44 of 131
When she awoke, she saw that it was night. She got up from her fetal position and put her back against the wall with her knees in her chest. She swayed front to back, humming. She was scared because she had no idea where she was. She hears sounds of cries that escaped into the night as she tried to focus on her surroundings. ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Miracle babies: 8 of 23
Little did I know that as I was packing up and moving from one state to another I was pregnant. I had just accepted a job and was looking forward to moving forward in my career. Yet, life dealt me a little bundle of joy instead.This pregnancy was not like my first. I cut out lots of salt so I could make sure I wouldn't get to... More..