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About me - Linnette Manning

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Smoking
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Do I smoke? Why not give it a try?I Can think of better things to buyWhy, why for goodness sakesWhen I can learn from other smoker's mistakesCigarettes by the dozen I see you smokeNext day you complain you're totally brokeThe teeth of which you used to boastNow resemble over done toastThere is nothing now your dentist can doT... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: When you look at me
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When you look at meWhat do you see?That I am black, my lips are fat,My kinky hair thick like a mat,Isn't that a bit out of place?A Caucasian nose in a Negro face.Why do you say, it really seemsI was liquefied then poured into my jeans.What you see, when you look at meResults from my rich and diverse ancestry.The African black... More..

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Thoughts on immigration to the United States
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I have visited the USA on several occasions and it has never once crossed my mind to want to live there. I remember my first visit to the US consulate as a young adult in my early twenties. I mean these folk wanted to give me so much grief for a holiday visa. They automatically assume that every young person wants to go there... More..

Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Why women go back to husbands who cheat
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There are many reasons why women return to husbands who cheat on and abuse them. 1.Many generations of women have been brought up to be totally dependent on the male of the species. 2.Some men also have the notion that their spouses should not work outside of the home, and wives let them get away with it. 3.In some parts of ... More..

Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) How to maintain a cricket bat
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Whether you are a hard hitting international cricketer, a guy playing for fun on weekends or a school boy now learning the game, preventive maintenance must be carried out if you are to master your craft and get maximum service from your cricket bat. The initial purchase is of major importance. You must buy a bat suited to yo... More..

Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Single after 40
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Being single at 40 was my choice. I had made a decision to be free of my marriage by my 40th birthday. Mistakes can be detected, and they should be corrected. I realized that my life was not going along the path I wanted. Eighteen years was enough of an investment in a relationship, and I had given my partner all the chances ... More..

Relationships & Family > The Single Life The girl's guide to moving out and surviving the single life
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Moving out on your own is not always the smartest thing to do. If you are doing this because all your friends are, then it is a definite no no. This is something to which considerable thought and planning should be given. There are a number of benefits to be derived from staying on at home, IF there is a cordial environment,y... More..

Personal Finance > Investing (Other) Why do you need a will?
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Many people seem to think that by making a will they are making a date with death, and that only old folks need make a will. Seemingly healthy men and women are collapsing and dying in their 30's and 40's. This is the reality. Tomorrow is promised to no one. Provision must be made for the care of young children should you die... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Jesus
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What do you think of Jesus?Is He still a babe in a manger to you?Have you looked at his pattern for livingAre there any guidelines there for youDo you live your life so selfishlyThinking of me, myself and IDo your actions or the cruel things you sayCause some poor soul to cryTake a look at the example He left usHe went about ... More..

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