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I am a 43 yrs old housewife and mother, Empty nester, computer novice, pet friendly,( we have a zoo) and out spoken to a fault!
lived parts of my life in cities, rural, and now suburbs- i think. have driven to and through a few states, mostly the eastern

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What makes a best friend: 9 of 88

A best friend is someone that is there for you, thick and thin, come what may. They will set you straight when you are wrong, let you cry when you are sad. They will help you and comfort you , tell you what you want to hear and what you don't want to hear.A best friend is priceless! When you were little a best friend was som...
Home & Garden > Furniture How to refinish your wood furniture: 1 of 2

1: First know that if you are doing this for the first time that you can't make it worse (you wouldn't be thinking of doing it otherwise) 2: Your local Wal-mart or hardware store will have what you need to do this and it is easy enough. 3: Pick your stain, remember it is easier to take a light stain and make it dark, much ha...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: When your child joins the military: 5 of 9

I have three sons, two I have watch go off to the Army. The first one was post 911 and did his time, got out just as 911 happened. I always knew that he served because of family tradition and it wasn't his cup of tea. When he left war was not heavy on my mind, I was filled with pride when the recruiter came. I knew he was go...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The other woman: 95 of 124

She sits in the kitchen sipping coffee at 3:a.m., he's left their bed again. All she can think about is when will he return, will he be exhausted and how long will he stay this time? This has become such a routine that she doesn't ask him where he's going. He tells his friends about her beautiful eyes and her sweet smile, sh...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My dreams: 129 of 135

In my dreams i see a boat, upon a lake it drifts and floats. I find myself within this boat, seeking like all a little hope. When all around an voice abounds, booming words that cross the sound. With what would you fill this vessel, what would make you feel special? To this i reply, my family will dry my eyes. In an blink th...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Experiences with rescuing wild animals: 28 of 28

When our kids were pre-teens we rescued baby opossums from death when the mother was killed by dogs. In her pouch were 9 babies that were still nursing. First we tried to get hold of the game warden to see if they had any one preforming these task, if not would we get in trouble for taking care of them? Next we called our ve...