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I love animals, nature, and being creative. Whether I am writing, sewing, scrapbooking, or desktop publishing I just love to create. I have worked for others for the past 26 years at various jobs and have learned a great deal. Now it is my time to do

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My favorite vacation memories: 1 of 45
An Enchantment of Mind I suppose everyone has a favorite childhood memory of a vacation they have been on and I am no exception. I grew up in Brooklyn, New York with the hustle and bustle that comes with city living. Most summers growing up, Mother and I would set off for Coney Island Beach with a pail, shovel, and brown bag ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Life's paths: 12 of 283
MY LIFEI've looked in the mirror and watched myself grow; I've seen the transformation between the young me and the old.Life has been good as far as I know; I've learned so much but it's near time for me to go.There's so much I have yet to do and so much love left to give. How could it be time, I've only started to live.I rem... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Funny parenting stories: 4 of 85
Ah, the innocence of children. Don't we wish we could all keep that delightful quality about us? Some years back; and I mean back, I had a pretty hectic life raising two sons, going to college and working. I did everything myself. I cooked, cleaned, did the laundry, got the kids ready for school, made sure everyone was happy ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christmas: 23 of 231
T'was the Night Before the Christmas Recession T'was the night before Christmas and all through the countryNot a consumer was shopping because they were all going hungry.The stockings were hung empty on the chimney with fearIn the hopes that the recession would not come too near.The children were all bundled, freezing cold in... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Animal cruelty: 2 of 15
Abandoned LoveAmidst the ruble and the ruin of this old rundown house,I searched for morsel or maybe even a mouse.I'm so hungry all the time now and water is so scarce.I used to have family who really loved me and cared.The nights are cold and lonely at best.I miss my owner's lap of which I used to sit upon and nest.In the da... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Hummingbirds: 5 of 18
THE RETURN OF THE HUMMINGBIRDSThe chitter chatter in the airOf something that flew so near to my ear.I think it's time. They've returned.Those rascals are finally here.I can't be sure. It was all just a blur.But those little Rubies cause such a big stir.A clutch of wee ones had arrived season's lastAnd all summer long they pr... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts The benefits of scrapbooking: 6 of 18
The Benefits of Scrapbooking: Photographs and memories go hand-in-hand. However, having just photos in and album leaves so many questions unanswered for those who were not there to experience those memories. Generations to come will inevitably become the caretakers of these cherished memories. They'll pick up a handful of ph... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Men: Why they watch porn: 4 of 12
Pornography and MarriageWell, we all know that men and women are built differently. I don't just mean physically but emotionally as well. In nature the lion seeks a mate, procreates and reproduces. Then he is off to another lioness to do the same thing. Men are no different in the sense that being viral and reproducing offspr... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Tips for keeping a house-cleaning schedule: 3 of 6
And the survey says; hire a maid! However, hiring a full-time maid is not always financially feasible for most of us. I used to be a perfectionist always wanting my home to be clean at all times. Throughout those years I realized that I was wasting far too much time inside cleaning my house instead of living life. Clean home ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Five benefits the US government offer the 8 million unemployed (that you don't know about!): 6 of 11
When the economy slows or the company you've worked at goes out of business after years of being employed, where do you turn? How will you keep your family fed, sheltered, and healthy? With food and gas prices skyrocketing it's getting harder and harder to make ends meet. The government has many programs that can help familie... More..