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I am an animal lover and as I grow older, I'm finding that I am turning "green." No, it's not from nausea. I'm turning green because I realize how humans are impacting the earth and I'm on a quest to use natural, plant-based products that are not tested on

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: In this life: 19 of 54

In This Life These Moments The Portrait of an Artist Warm and gentle, strong, steady The touch of an artist soul Life's moments frozen for all What will not pass this way again Everything changing, growing, sleeping Ocean swells in quest of rising power Two birds as lovers their eyes locked The door to a room of history keep...
Relationships & Family > Love & Relationships Recognizing the signs of a healthy relationship: 7 of 13

As a casual observer and participant in healthy relationships there is one common element present. It is common courtesy. Business and working relationships have it, friendships have it, and even the split second relationship with a total stranger have it. If we look at the marriage relationship or the boyfriend/girlfriend/s...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Alone on Christmas: 13 of 17

Where Are You Christmas Where are you Christmas? Why can't I find you? I'm here in the gift of a cherished friend I’m here in the smile of a stranger I'm here in a baby's laugh I'm here in the nuzzle of a favorite pet I can be seen in the twinkle of stars in night sky I can be seen in the eyes of true love I can ...
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing Forms of forgiveness: 8 of 10

Forgiveness just comes. Forgiveness is a feeling in the heart that will take you by surprise. Such was the case with my dad. After nearly 40 years of estrangement, I forgave Dad for abandoning me and my mother when I was just three years old. Because I did forgive him, I found what I had been looking for along. The act of fo...