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Born and raised on Long Island, NY and recently moved to Texas!
I've been writing since high school, poetry, short stories, essays, opinion pieces. For a time I was a reporter and managing editor of a local weekly newspaper. Have worked in PR for most of my

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Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Should photo identification be required to vote?: 20 of 39
Requiring photo IDs from people who vote is an excellent idea for several reasons. As someone who has worked at voting booths as an inspector and has volunteered as a poll watcher as well, I have some experience in this area. So, I won't bore you with any technical detail or case history, just practical, hands on observation.... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Family ties: 59 of 114
Every family needsties to hold it togetherduring thick and thin.Sometimes clouds come byraining strife and miseryfights and bickering.Someone has to patchthings with a bit of family lovehugs and kisses too.Family ties are madeof the bonds and blood you sharemade from love and prayer. More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 The case against Barack Obama's candidacy to the 2008 presidential election: 33 of 61
Everyone, the media in particular, is saying that the Democrats have two substantial and qualified candidates left in the primary race for the party nomination this year for President. I beg to differ knowing that my thoughts are unpopular at best at this point.Don't get me wrong. Barack Obama is a formidable politician compl... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The ocean: 101 of 184
The OceanI can't wait to get thereas if my life depends on itand it does more and more.I bring a variety of things,packing carefully formy trip to the shore.Achy bones and tired eyes,sniffles, baggage andso much more.Windy or calm, sunnyor a cloud filled sky, nothingrejuvenates me like mytoes to the ocean floor.The waves, I l... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Tips for organizing a Father's Day brunch: 5 of 9
Organizing a Father's Day brunch is easier than you think and can be done almost at the last minute depending on how large a group you are inviting. For argument's sake let's say that you are inviting your children, all of whom live either in your house or nearby and your in-laws and your own parents.First, simply call everyo... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Soothed by the sea: 9 of 16
The sea splashesand foams underneath my toessprays and hits my face.The salt washes metaking my cares and worriesaway and beyond.Air filled with the seacomforts and feels soothinglike your arms 'round me. More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Writing a journal and thoughts on writing: 15 of 25
As a child of the 50's and 60's I was encouraged not only to read but to write regularly. The art of letter writing, thank you notes and the quaint pen-pal past time were not lost on children of my generation, especially girls. Diaries were very popular. They could be obtained in cute pink leather, with an artists version of ... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup If you can only have one: Lipstick or lip gloss?: 6 of 10
Lipstick! Lipstick is the way to go in my opinion. There is no other single piece of makeup that can do all that lipstick can do to brighten your face, your mood and your look. It's an essential piece of equipment. I'm sure that at sometime in your life you've heard someone say, "but I don't even have lipstick on." That's me.... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Father's Day: 65 of 108
For my father who I miss dearly -I remember when I was your princessonly the best was good enough for meI remember when you built our houseand you planted a baby willow treeI remember the worried look on your facewhen I was sick or bloodied a kneeI remember learning to drive your carhow patient and proud you were of meI remem... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Leaders (Other) If I were president of the US ...: 50 of 81
If I were President Bush, I would recognize that I only have a few months left to prove myself to my nation, and my family. I would throw caution to the wind and make some bold statements about myself and my ability to lead our country. I wouldn't care about the lobbyists, nor the opinion of the Republican National Party and ... More..