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MySpace.com/CrossStitchUK is where you can hear my songs... I love music, books and history. And, I've lived in Europe and the United States. But, so far, Southern California is my favourite place on earth, but then, I haven't seen the whole world yet...

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Self-reflection: 1 of 458

The defiant girl using lies and mental games to face down an abusive, drunk man - calling himself a father - The confused young woman subject to unexplainable rage exploring anger as a previously unidentifiable emotion probing it like a sore tooth The young wife with a controlling husband both of us - lacking compassion and ...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Why are people so judgmental?: 1 of 36

Times have moved on, so very quickly that some people get stuck between the changes. Especially as we get older, we tend to become set in our ways until we die. What may seem like judgmental behavior to the 'enlightened mind' is usually someone clinging to the belief systems that existed when they were younger. Some of these...
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) Why do people work so hard just to stay poor?: 1 of 24

Nobody works hard just to stay poor, we work to survive. Many self-employed people are technically poor once you subtract the cost of being in business from their gross income, but they hang onto their businesses and their freedom, against all odds and despite all the pitfalls, stress and worry.... in order to escape from wh...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Why bad things can happen to good people: 2 of 37

"Your daddy was a Good Man!" ... We looked on in horrified amazement as a drunken, pockmarked prostitute laid a $5 bill on the kitchen table in the house that our family had gathered in, so that we could figure out how were were going to pay to have my abusive, alcoholic father put in the ground - after he had the misfortune...
Entertainment > TV News & Commentary Does American Idol showcase contestants with real talent?: 1 of 17

Without American Idol, it's a pretty safe bet that Jennifer Hudson would not have appeared on 'Dream Girls' and that would have been a shame because she made that movie. I can't help but notice her slight irritation whenever people mention the fact that she didn't win the competition. I suppose it would be annoying after a w...
Relationships & Family > Married Life Should husbands or wives control the family budget?: 2 of 33

Who pays the bills? 'Controlling the family budget' is not about one partner having power or greater financial authority over the other partner within the relationship. It's about sharing responsibility in a practical way everyday, every week, every month in order to feed, clothe, entertain and house the family. Financial re...
Business > Small & Home Business Home business ideas for moms: 2 of 33

If you're looking to earn extra money working from home then here are some good ideas: 1. Set up a website on any subject that you find interesting and place Commission Junction and Google Ad's discreetly throughout the site. You don't need to sell a product. (This can an informational site about places to visit in your home...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Sisterhood: 3 of 44

The White Skirt.... There was a large gift box sitting on my bed when I got home from school. It wasn't my birthday or a holiday or anything so I was beyond shocked to see it there. In the box was a white skirt. This wasn't just any white skirt, it was the one required by our high school choir teacher for anyone that planned...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Issues Teens views: What worries me most: 1 of 12

There's a lot to worry about: Terrorism, AID's, un-planned pregnancy, problems at home, the future, money or more accurately the lack of money, the things people say about you to your face and behind your back, your grades, your auditions and try-out's, your college entrance exams, dying and by that I mean wondering exactly ...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A geography mystery: 2 of 23

Who can tell me where Birmingham is located, when the City was founded and something about the lifestyle of people living there? asked the teacher. This was the first day of school for the pale little girl sitting in the front row nearest the door and she stared at her desk, hoping desperately that the teacher would not call...