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There are people who collect things such as Royal Doulton figurines, ornamental spoons, stamps, dolls, pottery or any number of items. After visiting a few such people, I wondered what it is that I collect. I looked around my house and none of my possessions

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Infatuation: 2 of 27
My first experience with infatuation was when I was all of 17 years old. I fell in love with my cousin and although I knew it wasn't totally taboo, I still felt there was something wrong here. It didn't stop me from thinking about Carlos all day and all night. I woke with him on my mind and thoughts of him never left me. Once... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Childhood: 3 of 40
I'm realizing that childhood can be either a concocted experience or else something that really happened. Now, as an adult, I'm amazed at how, when I talk to my sister, although we grew up in the same family, we have different takes on our childhood. Who is to say which is real and which is imagined? All I know is what I reme... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christ's love: 2 of 22
Without Christ's loveI would witherlike a thirsty flowerpetals falling, droopy stemsWithout Christ's loveI'd find myselfat the mountain topafraid to descendWithout Christ's loveI wouldn't hearchildren laugh and playmy name called in gleeI choose Christ's loveand watch myself bloomwarmed with gratitudeglowing in lightI choose ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing The benefits of creative writing on one's mind: 1 of 10
Everyone of us has a story to tell. When we converse with people, we generally tell a story. It could be about someone, something or somewhere but nevertheless, it's a story waiting in our minds, waiting to spill like an overflowing purse. When it does spill, there are surprises not only to ourselves but to others. Once, a ne... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Falling in love: 10 of 73
Title: Plenty of FishAnyone seeing Amanda sitting on the park bench eating her sandwich at lunch time would think she was a mother. She gazed fondly at the children swinging on swings and playing at the teeter toter. Once, when a ball came flying her way and landed at her feet, Amanda got up and flung the ball towards the lit... More..
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism How drinking can become a habit: 3 of 19
Drinking alcohol can be an innocent and subtle habit in the first place. Wine is served at dinner and your parents allow you to sip a little. Fruit punches are handed out in attractive glasses at picnics and parties. Fresh fruit like pineapple, orange and kiwi floats around in orange or mango juice. You sip on it and don't re... More..
Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Best ever meatloaf: 3 of 17
This is the best ever meatloaf I've ever tasted. All sliced up on a platter that my mother-in-law left to me, it looks rather beautiful and fancy. It's a family favorite and I'd love to share it with you. My grandson calls it eggy meatloaf. I hope that someone will write me their commentsEgg Meatloaf2 lbs extra-lean ground be... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: New Year's Eve: 5 of 26
On the Eve of TomorrowI sit in silence and wonderAt clear skiesAn island blocks my viewOf a horizon beyondStorms have subsidedcool exchanged for warmthRaging waters are calmA bird swoops in joy'It's New Year's Eve'A voice sings from upstairsReminding me todisengage from quietude'Ofcourse it is'I acknowledge the obviousBuddha ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short Stories: Western: 4 of 19
Lizzie Pike had bitten her nails down to the raw and bleeding flesh. Her husband's untimely death had no doubt been a shock and she was coping badly with the ranch and cattle breeding business. Mrs. Pike knew that her husband was in financial trouble after his last cattle purchase from the German herdsmen. Still, she had not ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Imagine life without: 23 of 109
No children?Lonely cookies lie on kitchen counterscolored icing and shiny sprinklesParty hats, streamers and balloonshang from the ceiling waiting foran appreciation that never comesA large and empty sandboxwaits for talkative occupantsNow, a haven for neighborhood catsA nearby beach, splashing wavescalling for laughter and g... More..