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I am a retired teacher of British Literature, World Literature, and Creative Writing. I also taught grammar and writing skills and adult education at a local technical college and tutored for the English Department at Abraham Baldwin College. I served as

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Cat behavior: 1 of 125
The Cat that Thought it was a Great Dane I've owned several cats with interesting personalities, but only one with an identity crisis. I swear, this tiny little white kitten grew up believing she was a dog. And not just any dog. She was convinced she was a Great Dane! I found the scrawny little kitten in our garage one morni... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Fantasy: 8 of 582
Red Hawk Ren Talbot, a dual history-sociology major at the University of South Dakota, had always had a fascination with the tribes of the plains Indians, especially the Sioux. So when offered a chance to live among a small group of them on a reservation, he jumped at the opportunity. His fiancee, Lisa, was not happy about t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Saying goodbye: 9 of 454
We said goodbye to him on an autumn day, The cold rain masking our tears. The folded flag offered to my mother, A testimony to his wartime years. We held each other tight, In an effort to assuage the pain. A sea of black umbrellas surrounding us Shedding drops of cold November rain. How will she survive without him After 60 ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections on real life heroes: 6 of 169
Since the dawn of time, man has needed heroes. Most of the ancient manuscripts that have been discovered were stories and epics about beings who performed great feats for their civilizations, like Gilgamesh, the Biblical David, Odysseus, and the more recent Beouwulf and King Arthur. Psychologists have spent years delving int... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Caring for a unicorn: 2 of 45
To date, I own three beautiful unicorns: Shadowfax, a stallion; Esmerelda, a mare; and Wind Dancer, their offspring. They're the most amazing creatures I've ever known - far superior to the dragon I had as a kid and to the number of gryphons I've tried to tame. I finally had to release the dragon and gryphons back to the enc... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My dog(s): 3 of 46
I have a wonderful furkid named Hamlet. He's a huge Great Dane, with an ever bigger heart. I've owned and trained many dogs, but Hammie's the best of them all! He has such a kind and gentle spirit that he is truly a beloved member of the family. Hamlet has the patience of Job and a remarkable sense of when play is appropriat... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The unconditional love between dogs and humans: 4 of 55
Nothing in the world can ever be more certain than a dog's fidelity to its master. No matter how cruel the human, the typical dog will usually lick the very hand that abuses it. No other creaute in nature displays such unquestioned and sometimes undeserved devotion. A dog is genetically wired for this kind of behavior. In a ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Things to do in Wal-Mart: 5 of 54
I was thinking on my last stroll through Walmart...someone could actually live in the place. I don't mean like when my husband tells me that I "live in Walmart" as hyperbole. I mean someone could actually LIVE in the 24-7 Super Walmart - AND never be bored! Our local Wally World (which is way too close to my house) has a Sub... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Being alone: 14 of 130
I can stay up all night long, Watch TV from dusk til dawn. Run around in my underwear. There's no one here to care. I can leave my bed unmade, Spend up all the cash I'm paid. Dirty clothes scattered on the floor, But somehow I'm wantin' more. chorus: Alone...being alone. This house...is...not...a home. Being alone. Friends t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Spring: 28 of 200
The Earth awakens from her dark dream, Rousing the unborn seedlings to come into the light. They erupt into a frenzy of color, dotting the brown landscape. The sun lengthens his journey across the sky, Sharing radiant warmth, melting Winter's cold embrace. The trees begin to dress again. The warm rains kiss the world in a lo... More..