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I am a 57 year old grandmother of three granddaughters.
I am a mother of a daughter and son.
I am married to my husband 35 years ago and still love him today as much or more so than I did then.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Unicorns: 1 of 22
An UnicornWhy can't we see an unicorn today?A delightful graceful animal that could play.Wouldn't it be a great conversation to say,Imagine the pleasure and possible thoughts on this day.Can't you see that unicorn playing your wayJust watch the creature leap to say,"hey".Beside the rocky road are footprints that go toward the... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Picnics: 2 of 43
Oh, what a beautiful day for the picnic lunch.Some would prefer not to eat breakfast but brunch.The weather is perfect and calm for a stroll in the park.Let's gather the food for our family and put our stuff out to mark.We had better get activities together before those kids tire and crunch.Oh, what an ideal location for the ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A new year: 5 of 58
A New YearThis is a New YearTo imagine the whimsicalImpossible and colorfulArtistic and dramaticThere is a cheerful destinyTo examine from theSpirited to the creativeMysterious, inspirational, and educationalThe environment is ours withGod on our teamTo live, learn, loveAnd experiment lifeThis is a new worldTo dream the unatt... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Life: 197 of 1201
Life Is Like A Jigsaw PuzzleLife is like a jigsaw puzzle and it is hard to solve at times.It isn't solvable in a minute or two and it doesn't fit as a rhyme.Just as the pieces go together just right,Something comes up to disturb the light.Just as you think all is loss,Oh! There is hope in all the confusion to toss.Just as lov... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Poems for children: 45 of 229
I Wish I Was An Old Oak TreeI wish I was an old oak treeBringing shade to those animals underneath meThe branches climb for miles toward the heavensWith homes to frisky squirrels and baby birds of sevenI wish I was an old oak treeWith cottontail rabbits being chased by golden bumblebeesImagine a lonesome mischievous raccoon w... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Family memories: 10 of 50
Memories Drawn On The WallIf I could draw memories on the wallThere would be many;large, small, short, tallFamily would be one of the most precious memories of allLove, humor, tears, kids, photos, grandchildren playing in the hallCrochet, cross-stitch, stamps, poetry writing are my favorite hobbiesBeaches, mountains, travelin... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Spring: 42 of 200
Spring is finally here.Wild flowers are pretty in the fields.The Spring bulbs will be blooming soon.Flowers are magnificent dancing here and there.The tulips, pansies, and daffodils all take center stage right now.Dogwood, flowering pear and other trees are in bloom.The blueberries are blossoms too.The bees are buzzing and bu... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) How big is your God?: 7 of 30
God Is Here Today, Yesterday and AlwaysGod is with us todayWhether we are illOr wellGod was with us yesterdayWhether we display itOr silently expressedGod is with us alwaysWhether we acknowledge itOr notEven if God isn't presentHe is there to provideLove, Comfort, Joy, PeaceForever. AmenYes, God is so big that his love is fel... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Flu shots: 2 of 8
Have You Had Your Flu Shot Today?Daddy Bear insists Baby Bear have a flu shotLittle did Baby Bear know it was the last slotOf conversation Baby Bear would ever have with Daddy BearBefore Daddy Bear goes to heaven but Baby Bear remembers to careMommy Duck has not even had the flu or coldSince she had the shot she has toldEvery... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Uncommon uses for eggshells: 5 of 17
Decoration for a poster. I actually had the pleasure of using dyed eggshells to make a plaque of the community college system after high school. My class and I gathered up lots of eggshells. We washed them first and dyed them different colors.Then I drew the seal of the college on this piece of wood. Then others and I glued d... More..