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About me - Wendy Minks

Wind in my hair and the sun on face and I am happy.

I have lived in 10 of the United States, so far....

I have held many positions - usually in the sales and marketing department.

My passions in life are children, gardening, the ocean, reading, writing, and

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Home & Garden > Cleaning Clothing Laundry tips and tricks
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Ah, Irish Spring clean, scrubbed head to toe, lathered and slathered. You turn off the water and reach through the steam for a soft, fluffy warm towel. "EWWWW! That's not going anywhere near my clean face!" you exclaim. You drop the towel in the hamper and reach for another, but they are all the same. The ones you washed and ... More..

Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Invented holidays
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Limbo WeekAfter delivering presents to children around the globe, Santa takes a much deserved break. He parks the magic sleigh in the garage, kisses Mrs. Claus good night, and takes a nap for the next week. It is the only 7 days of the year that he is not watching, and making those naughty and nice lists. This phenomena was f... More..

Home & Garden > Cleaning Clothing Tips for doing the family wash
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The End of Smelly TowelsAh, Irish Spring clean, scrubbed head to toe, lathered and slathered. You turn off the water and reach through the steam for a soft, fluffy warm towel. "EWWWW! That's not going anywhere near my clean face!" you exclaim. You drop the towel in the hamper and reach for another, but they are all the same. ... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Missing a loved one
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Shoes on the DoorstepShoes on the step, blanket on the floor- Are you there, at my door?Cup on the table, scent in the air- I go to look, but no one's thereFold the blanket, wash the cup- Reach for the shoes, but can't pick them upThe house feels empty, but strangely full- Memories of love and joy that cannot dull More..

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections on combining parenting and work
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Risk Taking and the Willingness to AdaptI grew up in the 70'sand 80's. I was a Girl Scout. We were supposed to throw out all the stereo types of our mother's era and take on the man's world. We could be anything we wanted to be. I wanted to be an astronaut. Never mind that I got car sick if I sat in the way back of the family... More..

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