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I am a 30-something year old wife and mother of five who recently became a first time grandmother. I am also a registered nurse, and make jewelry on the side. My hobbies include writing (of course), music, painting (although I'm not very good), and cooking

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Hope: 229 of 265
THE DAWNING Why are poets in love with death? Is there not enough song in the living breath to keep our minds enlightened? To see, to taste, to hear, to feel, these are the senses we have to make real to keep our spirits heightened. Misery has no stake to claim, no brand of sorrow can sear its bleak name 'til we abnegate con... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Lighthouses: 9 of 10
LIGHTHOUSE The brow of the sky glowers against a sickly moon. Thick, billowing clouds press down against the night, straining to escape the heavens and overcome the sea. A beacon of light slices through the entanglement of waves and sky. It spills from an unblinking cycloptic eye set in the head of a stony sentinel rising fr... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reading: 17 of 17
LITERARY TRANSIT I learned strength from women enslaved by men, society, and their own weakness. I learned pride from Cleopatra and Athena, 12th century noblewomen, and 18th century prostitutes. I learned love from princes, kings, and demi-gods. I have been a hunted tsarina one day, a battle-crazed warrior the next. I have p... More..
Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: Italian wedding soup: 6 of 6
Ingredients: 4 quarts clear chicken broth 1/2 pound ground chuck 1/2 pound ground veal 1 cup italian breadcrumbs 1 large head fresh escarole 6 eggs 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup grated romano cheese olive oil for frying Serves 8 In a large bowl, combine ground chuck, ground veal, 1 egg, breadcrumbs, and 1/4 cup of p... More..