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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Inspirational: 3 of 86
How white roses stopped a death. I walked down the hall towards my classroom. John had sent me a dozen white roses to mark my first year teaching. I remember thinking that life is fantastic. I have a noble job. I have wonderful friends. I have a beautiful child. And I have remarkable students. I walked down the hall and hear... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Cars: 3 of 33
Boys love cars but what about me? (from the short story by the same name) Boys love cars but what about me?- POEM Do they really care? I roll my eyes as they speak about my baby. My sweat, My tears. My accomplishments. Look at them strutting like peacocks. Pruning their feathers. Crowing for the beauty with the best assets. ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Self-reflection: 53 of 485
Eyes Wide Open The wide open space is filled with the gentle ocean spray. The smell of fresh air permeated the air. The feel of the warm sun caressed my skin. I sat watching the serf crashing into the cliff's below. As I heard the clandestine chorus of the seagulls confer with each other as they fished for their evening meal... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health How to bathe a dog: 2 of 16
How to Bath Your Dog Bath time for your four legged friend can be a stressful event. Not only for your pooch but for you as well. I am a firm believer that training your pet to enjoy bath time will be an asset to both him and you. I have large dogs. Trying to lift an unwilling 120 pound dog into a tub, can quickly turn into ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Christmas tales: 20 of 63
The Christmas Wishing Gift We turn into the parking lot and search for a space. My mommy is upset already. "We are so late. Stick with me. I don't have time to go looking for you." I look up into her beautiful porcelain face and say "OK. Mommy." She grabs my hand and we start walking quickly into the store. "Remember, stay w... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Believing in miracles: 5 of 14
Where is God? Where is God when you really need him? That is the question I asked when my son died. He was the most precocious five year old I have ever known. He had so much promise. He was a gift from God. You see I was pregnant with twins and I lost his brother when I was seven months pregnant. Each and every day until I ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Pain in life: 20 of 51
The First of Many Lessons I Have Learned. It is my decision. My decision to live or die. My decision to be intoxicated or sober. My decision to inform or be silent. My decision to be passive or aggressive. My decision to let somebody in or be withdrawn. All of the above are decisions I have had to make when turmoil and strif... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Special Needs What every parent of a child with learning disabilities needs to know: 10 of 21
Hello, my name is Lisa. My son was misdiagnosed at age 5 by Scottish Rite Hospital with severe ADHD. For over 9 years we struggled with over 41 medications to help him to cope with ADHD and his depression. He was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at 14. When he told me about his suicide plan I quit work, home schooled him f... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Personal philosophies of education: 72 of 149
A Mother's Love 5-15-2008 To Whom It May Concern, Today you dealt me a blow that rocked me to the core. At least that is how it felt when I first heard the words that spewed from you mouth, "Your son will never be employable. He does not possess the attributes of the type of the students we teach. He asks too many questions ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Helping Kids Cope How to recover from witnessing school terrorism: 1 of 1
911- When we see 911 we now think of the Twin Towers and the events that changed our lives. Before that horrific day 911 was a plea for help. I drove into work listening to my favorite morning radio show. The interrupted news broad cast made my heart race. The description of the first plan crashing into the tower brought tea... More..