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I am a struggling writer, and the mother of four sons ages 20 to 27. I just want to explore all phases of writing. I plan to publish a book soon. I have traveled a lot over my years. I would love to be able to write as a profession. I write poetry also, I

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Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Tips for making pizza healthy: 2 of 30
I think the more veggies you use the better, vegetarian pizza is really good. A pizza piled high with green peppers, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms is very tasty. I love pizza bagels also. Choosing some low calorie bread or crust would cut the calories, and make it healthier. Excluding meat, would help, unless you use chicken or... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Advice to black females: 1 of 12
A black woman is beautiful from her head to her feet. She has a certain air about herself, that can't be duplicated. For a long time, I was puzzled as to why black men go out and fall in love with white women, who try their best to act and talk like sisters. I have been told by so many brothers, that they go out with white wo... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Life's paths: 54 of 283
"These Shoes"Most of the time people can see youand judge you, without knowing whatis on your heart and mind, makingcomments about the shoes you wear,because they are worn and leaningto the sideLaughing saying how they would notbe caught dead wearing raggedy shoessuch as these, although for you, itis a blessing, for you to ha... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Biography: Rosa Parks: 3 of 10
On Thursday, December 1, 1955, a forty-two year old, timid and soft spoken woman, made a statement and her voice was heard around the world. She said the word "No" and that sparked a fire that turned into a flame, that still burns in all of us today. Rosa Parks made a stand for freedom in this country, and the time was at tha... More..
Relationships & Family > New & Old Friends How to find missing people: 4 of 12
In todays world, we have so much technology, right at our fingertips. You can use a private detective, although the Internet has the power, to help you, find a missing person. I have had the experience where, the the police were instrumental in finding my brother, for me and my family. We had not seen him in about eight years... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction When mothers hide father's identity to children: 6 of 16
This a delicate subject with me. I am 44 years old, and the only thing close to a father that I have ever had, is my mothers second husband. This man passed away, when I was eight years old or younger. He was really, the natural birth father of my oldest brother, who is also now passed away. I had five brothers and one sister... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Why we write: 89 of 182
The reason I write is, to share my life experiences and situations with someone. To allow someone on the outside looking in, to actually be there with me and see and feel what have. To tell the truth, when so many others are just writing for recognition, and financial gain. To send a message to someone, who may be looking for... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Why food is the ultimate gift: 29 of 58
I feel food is the ultimate gift, my reason being that, food is fuel for the soul sometimes. I can remember waking up on Thanksgiving mourning, just from thearoma of the meal that my mother was preparing. It really warmed my heart, itis a part of my childhood memories now. I started cooking when I was eight yearsold. By the t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues What happened to the African American leadership in the United States: 3 of 6
I believe the real soldiers who were willing to put their lives on line, to fight racial injustice, are long gone. They have all passed away, and there doesn't seem to be anyone interested in the plight of the black. It seems that the real black people with power, and who actually already have the podium to speak on black Ame... More..
Entertainment > Musical Instruments What to do when your child wants to learn the drums: 16 of 31
Being the mother of four boys, gives you a lot of patience. Because boys are usually loud, and rough to certain degree, it makes you use, to a high noise level. When my sons were really small, and I was young in motherhood, people would always give them, some kind of toy that made noise. So I would let them play with there no... More..