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About me - Debbie Gill-Warren

I am a 39 year old wife and mother of two teenage sons.
I write because I enjoy it and hope to find others who enjoy reading what I write. My inspiration comes mostly from my family and all their antics but of course anyone who lives with teenagers can probably

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Humorous poems for children: 6 of 154
Night Noises - Sometimes at nightWhen I am trying to sleepI hear noises in my roomCreak! Creak! Creak!So I call for my mother"Oh mother, come here!"She comes to my room"What's the matter, my dear?""I heard a loud noiseSo loud and so scary.Maybe it was a monsterOr something big and hairy.""Nonsense, my son.Now do go to sleep."... More..
Personal Finance > Retirement Best places to retire in the US: 3 of 20
For the past 20 years of our marriage, my husband and I and our two sons have had many opportunities to travel the United States. We have driven from one end of the country to the other and from top to bottom. Of course, I much prefer flying and we have done plenty of that as well. The one place we have enjoyed the most is Di... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) The greatest comeback story: 79 of 193
"Mom..I'm alright." Were the words my 18 year-old son sobbed on the other end of the phone. Sitting up in bed, I glanced at the clock, 12:45 am."What's wrong?" I asked. By this time, my heart had begun a slow descent to the pit of my stomach. As I waited for his next words, I could feel my body tense as it braced for the stor... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting Family tree: True stories about gardening with my parents (or grandparents): 63 of 135
When I was a boy, my grandpa had a garden. As I look back on it now, I realize it was just an ordinary garden. But to a child of six, grandpa's garden was much more than a place where vegetables grew. It was a place to explore my imagination. Each day grandpa and I would venture out to the garden to pick the many vegetables ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Motherhood: 30 of 64
I am a mom. I have two wonderful sons. They are both in their teens now, one 19 and the other 14. I have always been warned how difficult children can be once they reach those 'dreaded teen' years. In all honesty, every year with my boys just gets better and better. When they were babies I loved to rock them and cuddle them o... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The unconditional love between dogs and humans: 26 of 55
FIVE PLUS ONE EQUALS ZERO - I don't know what possessed me to do it. Every logical fiber in my being screamed for me to get back in my car and drive home. Go home to my tidy, new house where every square inch of the 2800 sq. ft. dwelling was kept in perfect order. This was something I prided myself on. It's who I am. When som... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips How to help kids start a band: 1 of 1
Being the mom of two sons has been the joy of my life. It never ceases to amaze me all the things that kids get into. When our son, Andy, came to us at the age of 14 and said he would like to add music lessons to his list of already full activities, his father and I were very happy to comply. Four years later with piano, guit... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Poems for children: 129 of 229
SMALL WONDERS FROM ABOVE -Up ways, down waysIn ways, out waysSo many ways to go.Over ways, under waysBack ways, front waysThrough the ground goes the little brown mole.Swish, SwooshSlither, slideFrontward, backwardAnd side to side.Whether on the surface or down below,the little green snake goes to and fro.Hip, hap hop hopThe ... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Causes and results of low self-esteem: 4 of 6
The young teen walked into the classroom full of kids. It was her first day of school but not the first of the year. All of these kids were already paired in groups as they waited for the bell to ring. A few in one corner were discussing last nights assignment. Another group were discussing the weekend events. One boy was tal... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: For children: 201 of 223
How Will I Know -Little Cat loved his mama.And mama loved her little cat. "Mama," said little cat, "How will I know?" "How will you know what, little cat?" "How will I know to do the things you do for me when I am big?" "You will just know." said mama cat. She held open his coat and little cat slipped his arms inside. "But ho... More..