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First and foremost, I am an artist. If I could live a million more years, I would not have enough time to complete the creative ideas I have in my head. I like to draw, paint and write. I am also a certified Language Arts teacher. I teach English, reading

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Meaning of life: 9 of 196
Life is what you make it- nothing more and nothing less. It means that you are grateful for what you already have, you aspire to achieve everything you can, and you have the wisdom to accept what you cannot have. Life is not only about going for what you want; it is also about knowing how to appreciate what comes your way. It... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art Drawing tips and advice for beginners: 2 of 27
Drawing is somewhat like painting with black and white, because learning to see the values of black and white is the true key to drawing. You must learn to recognize the lightest tones to the medium tones, to the darkest tones and every shade in between. Once you learn to recognize all the values of black and white, you are o... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My first doll: 2 of 25
My earliest experience with dolls was an adorable set of rag doll twins back in 1965. One was a girl and one was a boy. The girl's name was Raggedy Ann, and the boy's name was Raggedy Andy. What a pair they made with their matching red and white striped legs, orange yarn hair and black button eyes. They also had matching hear... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography Great photo opportunities during the holidays: 1 of 12
The holidays provide perfect opportunities for taking photographs. It is the time of year when our homes are brightly decorated and filled with people we admire. It is also a peak time of the year when friends and family gather together, so it is wise to take advantage of the situation by getting out the camera and taking as ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Risky Child Behaviors Assessing suicidal behavior in teens: 1 of 10
Teenage suicidal behavior is a deadly game that should be taken very seriously. It is crucial that assessment and treatment is initiated at the onset of the behavior, or death could be the end result.To assess teenage suicidal behavior accurately, it is important to determine the promoting factors. The underlying cause may be... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why some people cannot succeed: 7 of 66

Nothing diminishes a great plan for success like a cloud of self doubt. It's difficult to prove your abilities with an attitude that you don't have what it takes. If you don't believe you can succeed, why should anyone else? How you approach your self-doubt determines your own rate of success. Self-doubt is an easy trap to fa... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Tips for choosing girl baby names: 2 of 16
As you search for suitable names for a baby girl, remember that a birth name is the most personal mark of representation for any human being. It is meant to distinguish us from all others. It is also the symbol we use every day of our lives to denote who we are. Because our birth name is the most referred to identity, it shou... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Student teachers: How to avoid school gossip: 2 of 16
The best way to avoid school gossip is to stay clear of its source. If you can't avoid teachers who gossip, the least thing you can do is not respond to it. The wisest thing to do is make a rule not to repeat gossip. If you don't respond to gossip, people who like to spread rumors will eventually get the message and find some... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Special Needs Teaching children with ADD or ADHD: 1 of 7
There are two types of people in the world- those who have ADD, and those who don't. The latter often calls Attention Deficit Disorder the "buzzwords" for today's daydreamers and unruly students of the classroom. The student with ADD often hears phrases like "if you would just listen," and "if you would just sit still." But w... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) How to teach children compassion: 4 of 25
Teaching your child compassion requires that you have it yourself. Children learn what they live, so the best way to teach them compassion, or anything else for that matter, is to lead by example. You have to teach your child how to treat other people and property, and help him develop an understanding that his actions have c... More..