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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Love of pets: 20 of 33
The day started out as an ordinary day. The shelter, newly built with new sweet smelling trees lining the sidewalk, was my destination. The lobby is a friendly place with shiny tile floor and a large desk to the right with friendly people waiting to answer any questions. Straight ahead cages with hamsters and other gerbils l... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Reality: 22 of 36
The Lonely Pound of Hamburger The dark and frigid habitat that I call home has become quite the lonely place to dwell. Not long ago there were choice cuts of meat and fancy vegetables that would make a king delight. The produce piled high to the top above me while I rest in the back waiting for my turn to leave this place an... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts When your spouse is in the military: 20 of 32
When your spouse is in the military you need to be willing to make comprimises. My husband has been in the Army National Guard for 18 years, all active duty. Many people do not realize there is a component of the National Guard that is active all the time so many times we are not treated as "regular" military. We live on a m... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Christmas shopping on a budget: 28 of 43
First of all, you don't have to go broke every Christmas. Plan ahead, way ahead. I start my Christmas shopping right after Christmas. Get the things while they're on clearance and put them away for next year. There are multiple holidays and sales all year. Clothes frequently go on clearance when they are considered out of se... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Literature Book reviews: Utopia, by Sir Thomas More: 2 of 3
I imagine myself walking down a street lined with tall houses, perfect sidewalks, and trees lining it, the smell of flowers filling my senses. The breeze is light and there are children playing peacefully near their houses. The people seem so friendly and open, welcoming anyone into their community. It gives me a relaxed fee... More..
Education > Education (Other) To send your kids to private school...or not: 16 of 23
The pros and cons of private school vs. public are many. The following facts are based on my own experience, I am in no way saying this is the case in every school. I was raised in only private schools (multiple ones) and my children have gone all the way through the public school system. I have seen both sides. The pros of ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Struggle in life: 298 of 425
Four kids being raised in a home that's a meth lab In this case we know they'll all need rehab. The police had been told they were in that place But no one checked on the kids in this case. Finally after the fourteenth call They were taken away, the young one so small. By the time they were rescued it seemed too late, The ol... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Fruits & Vegetables Creative dishes using spinach: 5 of 7
Spinach does not have to be the enemy. Kids seem to hate it and we seem to endlessly try to shove it down them. Some creative ways are out there if they can be found. You do not even have to tell the kids what is in it! My grandmother used to make the best spinach lasagna. I never knew what was in it when I was young but I l... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Creative do-it-yourself Christmas gift ideas: 23 of 32
If someone on your list has a veteran or deceased veteran in their family, ie..mother, father, grandfather, grandmother, this is a great gift. My husband says it's the best present he has ever gotten and it didn't cost me a whole lot, I did most of the shopping on eBay. Buy an American flag and a large case for it. Get one w... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Personal accounts of Thanksgiving: 21 of 29
We loved the car ride every year. The four of us siblings would cram in the back seat, without seatbelts, and play I Spy with our parents for hours. When that got tiring, my dad would start singing and we would all join in, passing the time of a long drive through the mountains. We loved where we lived, up in the mountains o... More..