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I am 46 yr. old white female, 4 children 2 boys of my own and 2 step daughters. I have been married for 27 yrs. to the same great man. We are involved in family and church and of course my self, computer!, and writing I love to write, I have written lots of

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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values The effects of morals our parents taught us: 6 of 23
The thing is at least they taught us morals and values and about God,and they didn't just teach it, they lived it. I feel it makes us who we are and has a very important role inhow are life plays out. I think it affects the decisions we make. It used to be that family and school used to be hand in hand reinforcing thesevalues... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Positive emotional effects of a scented home or apartment: 17 of 49
As far back as I can remember you could walk into my mothers houseand it was like walking into a restaurant or bakery. The smell of goodhome cooked food prepared all day, and you knew it was going to taste asgood as it smelled. The best thing is the joy it brought her when she saw youtake a bite and tell her how good it was. ... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Thoughts on what mealtime represents for families: 32 of 85
Meal time means many things to many families. For us it was the beginning of a new day, andthe sharing at the end of the day. Breakfast was not a big deal here, cereal and juice,oatmeal, egg sandwich just something very simple. But our dinners, where we have more time to reflect and enjoy our meal and each other, has always b... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies How to deal with dust allergies and other spring cleaning respiratory problems: 7 of 18
Dealing with dust and allergies when spring cleaning? Spring has sprung, time to get ready to get out the dust mop! If you are like myself, and my family you have problems with indoor and outdoor allergies this time of year. But don't distress! There is hope, there are lots of little ways you can avoid a reaction. That is wha... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Loneliness: 252 of 579
SISTERS Sisters in trouble sisters in need sisters till the end in deed. so much to hear, so much to be said we sit in silent bondage instead. Now the bonds that held us are broken, no longer in silence, the words have been spoken. The past is done the future is here, and today, today, the future looks clear. More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Remembering loved ones through cooking: 16 of 35
The first time my son entered his new home, which was in fact his grandmothers old house where I was raised, He turned to me and said "it's just not the same walking in here without the smell of grandma's cooking". It never will be the same. There's nothing like mom or grandmas home cooking, or their special desserts they wou... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Staying positive in a negative world: 56 of 122
How to stay positive in a negative world? Well, that depends on the world you live in. Do you surround yourself with negative people and activities? Is your attitude one of despair and hopelessness? To be, and stay positive, you must surround yourself with positive people. Attitudes and habits are contagious. If you surround ... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Thoughts on friendship and love: 12 of 26
There are many differences and many similarities to the deep love of a family member, and the love of a very close friend. In both there are sacrifices and work involved. I love being with and around my family, but I love to incorporate my best of friends in that as well. They too are like family to me. There are a lot of tim... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Understanding constant pain and thoughts of suicide: 21 of 43
It is hard for anyone to understand, even the person going through it. No one wants to feel that way, we all want to feel normal. What is normal? Really, everyone has some problem and any one can get to that point. We don't want to admit it but I'm sure we have all had those thoughts. I went further than that one night and ac... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres When movies convey Christian values: 1 of 2
In todays world when children and family doesn't focus around church and God, and neither do TV shows, I think its a refreshing and needed change. There is not much out there in the way of media that the young people will enjoy along these lines. But they love to watch movies. Often times programs like these are the only good... More..