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I am a native of Iowa, but reside now in Georgia with my husband of 20 years, and my long-haired dachshund, Lady. ->>>

My many jobs through the years include farm work, babysitting, waitressing, geriatric nurse's aid, electronics in the US Air Force, various

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Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Tips for a long lasting marriage: 17 of 89

Ten tips for a lasting marriage: 1. Don't sweat the small stuff. When you are tempted to blow up at your spouse, ask yourself, "How important is this really, when compared to the big picture?" If it is insignificant, don't blow up - blow it off. 2. Do talk about it. If you can't blow it off, don't hold it in. Those little th...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: The loss of loved ones & the grace of forgiveness: 7 of 21

Memories assault me as I sit in the familiar pew listening to the familiar hymns that I helped select. I impatiently shake my head, struggling to clear the old sadness, and try to pray. Still, the memories invade and interrupt. Was it only a year ago?' I close my eyes and can almost see my mother, weak and frail to behold, s...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Christian: 42 of 67

WAVES OF GRACE The long and tortuous night was almost over. Eliza's feet hurt, her back ached, and she was exhausted from hours of trudging. The pack she carried grew heavier with each step. Her eyes were bleary from fatigue. Despite her weariness, she was driven on by the worry in Mama's eyes and the edge in Papa's voice. S...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Redemption: 89 of 93

Remembering Who I was Pondering Who I am Speculating Who I will be I was A sinner I am A sinner I will be A sinner I was Lost Guilty Unredeemed I am Loved Ransomed Forgiven I will be Sanctified Holy Perfect
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Blank page to inspiration: The writer's odyssey: 21 of 21

You have an assignment. Or maybe you just have a vague idea. The glaring white page in front of you mocks you. Where do you begin? How do you go from a blank mind and a blank page to inspired writing? Here is a simple brainstorming exercise to jumpstart your article. Start with one word, be it your assigned topic, or your va...