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I reside in southern Saskatchewan where I'm the mother of two grown daughters, grandmother of two (a gorgeous 13 year old granddaughter and a 2 year old precious grandson), both of whom I'm very proud of. I enjoy dancing, writing and quilting.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Falling out of love: 1 of 58
LEFT WONDERINGSorry I lost interest dearnow, how could that have happened?Oh yeah, it might have beenwhile you were absent for so longor maybe, it even could have beenwhen you said that you would calland I waited by the telephonebut it failed to ring at allit could have been those many timesawaiting promises that never camebe... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Political Values Why is the death penalty not a deterrent: 1 of 27
Crime is rampant in our cities and towns across North America. Whereas many states in the US carry the death penalty for the more severe crimes, Canada does not have a death penalty at all. There has been debate for many years, believing that it would be a deterrent, to murders in particular. If for no other reason, it may gi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Halloween: 5 of 122
All Hallow's EveIt was at the stroke of midnightwhen they gathered at the iron gateEach donned in Halloween costumesAll Hallow's Eve, to celebrateWalking into the misty graveyardThirteen young kids in allfor what was to be a childhood prankbut would they live to tell the tale?Some of them were brave and cockysome were scared.... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence Why most teens don't take parental advice: 1 of 15
You might remember being a teenager yourself, and in thinkingback, know full well that you didn't always take your parent'sgood advice either. So, do you really wonder why your own teensmight not be listening to you?In the mind of a teenager, they feel that the distance in timebetween themselves and their parents might as wel... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Should parental stupidity be classed as abuse?: 1 of 12
How many times has it crossed your mind that people should have to be licensed in order to have children? It has mine, on several occasions, especially when I've witnessed just how stupid some parents can be. It makes me wonder how they're capable of teaching their own children when they themselves just don't seem to know muc... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to save money on electricity: 3 of 33
We have all become so accustomed to taking electricity for granted. After all, it has certainly made our lives so much easier over the past century. What could be easier than turning on a switch and getting instant light, or plugging an electrical appliance or tool into the wall, making our work so much quicker and easier? Of... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reincarnation: 3 of 33
MANY LIFETIMESIt was many, many years agoAnother lifetime from the pastYou were a handsome rogueI, a bonnie Irish lassYou caught my eye one sunny mornAs you rode down from the highlandYou stole my heart that very glanceI vowed someday you'd be my manI dreamt of making love to youOn the beach, in the ocean sprayAnd under stars... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Family Values House guest manners gone bad: 1 of 11
As the old saying goes, leftovers, laundry and house guests start to smell after three days. There may be a general rule in there someplace when it comes to offering your home as a place for out of town guests to stay. Even though they may be family, or a friend that you don't get to see very often, it isn't always a good ide... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture Things to know before you buy furniture: 1 of 11
When buying furniture, the very first step is in measuring. Measure the room(s) you are buying the furniture for, as well as all doorways that you will be bringing the furniture through. Will the piece(s) fit the size of the room comfortably withextra room for traffic to flow freely? Will the piece(s) fit through the doorways... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teens (Other) When is a teen ready for sex?: 2 of 21
When is a teen ready for sex? In actual fact, "no" teen is ready for sex. A teenager has not yet reached adulthood, by today's standards, so therefore is still classified as a child. The act of sex carries many responsibilities, as well as consequences. Teens are just not mentally, emotionally, and even sometimes physically o... More..