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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 the

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Entertainment > Music (Other) The top 10 graduation songs of all time: 1 of 29
Music is often moving, and there are few more emotional occasions than graduating from high school for those involved. It marks the end of childhood and the beginning of adult life. Many will be moving away to attend college, friends and family behind. It's a day of poignancy and excitement, of sadness and elation, and a sens... 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 into... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning How to save money on your wedding: 1 of 26
When my daughter, Mandy, got married several years ago, we were on a very tight budget. She wanted a big beautiful wedding, and I was determined to give her one. By using a little creativity and a lot of planning, I was able to give her the wedding of her dreams on a shoestring budget!Mandy's wedding ceremony was held in our ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Top Fourth of July cocktails: 1 of 25
Most Fourth of July celebrations are held outside, under the blazing heat of the summer sun, so you'll want to be sure to offer plenty of cool, refreshing drinks to your guests.To keep with the patriotic theme of red, white, and blue, choose liqueur, mixers, and licquors of those colors.For red, choose grenadine, red punch, c... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Reclaim the holidays: 3 of 70
Ah...the holidays. That joyful, wondrous time that we look forward to all year. But then when it gets here, we're so frazzled by trying to create the perfect seasonal idyll that we often end up stressed out, disappointed, and eager to just get the whole thing over with. It doesn't have to be that way! Follow these tips from a... 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 ench... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Tips for keeping your Christmas tree fresh and fire safe: 1 of 22
There's no smell in the world that can compare to the clean, invigorating scent of a freshly cut Christmas tree. Its aroma beckons happy memories and fills us with anticipation of the coming yuletide celebration. The Christmas tree is usually the chief focus of holiday decor in a home, and it garners a place of honor where ev... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to fight high energy bills in the summer: 5 of 102
I live in south Georgia, where the heat and humidity of July and August are constantly competing to see which can attain the highest number. When these two join forces, which occurs on a daily basis for most of the summer, they create a "sauna" effect. Just stepping out your door in the afternoons feels like walking into a gi... More..
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Aging parents, "never-never land" children and how to handle "The Squeeze" at 50: 2 of 40
I just turned 50, and I find myself in a very strange role. Actually, I should say roles, plural. Now, in addition to being a wife, I'm the mother of three grown daughters (along with their husbands), grandmother to six young grandchildren, and part-time care giver to an elderly mother. Some days I'm not sure how I have kept ... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Teacher tips: How to deal with meddlesome parents: 1 of 20
Throughout my years of teaching at our local high school, I have encountered a few meddlesome parents. Actually, I prefer the meddlesome parents to the parents who never seem to care at all about their children's education - you know, the ones you REALLY want to talk to but will never come to the school or return your calls o... More..