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I never thought of myself as a great writer or even a good writer, I am just someone who likes to write. There have been teachers, friends and family who have told me that I have a talent with the written word. I am not sure about talent but writing is something

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: What do you lie about?: 2 of 50

As hard as I try not to lie, I know that I do and need too. As a mother, I teach my children not to lie and make every effort not to lie to them or in front of them. As parents, we need to lead by example. Sometimes lying is necessary; necessary to protect the people you love. Sometimes lying is needed to protect your well b...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies The myth of the perfect discipline strategy for children: 1 of 23

There are many strategies available to discipline children so how do we know which one works? Is there a perfect strategy for disciplining children? You aren't going to find the perfect discipline strategy by watching Super Nanny or Nanny 911. You aren't going to find the perfect discipline strategy by reading Dr. Spock or T...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Top ten cars you would like to own: 2 of 33

Just yesterday someone asked me if I could have any car in the world what would I want? I am not much into cars so this was a hard question for me to answer. Therefore, I decided to come up with the top 10 cars I'd like to own. Many of my choices have more to do with there sentimental value rather than there looks or economi...
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics How to make a doctor's visit easier for your child: 1 of 14

Taking a child to the doctors can be frightening experience for everyone involved. It doesn't matter what age the child is, a visit to the doctors can be a very traumatic event. You can make visits to the doctors easier for you and your child by following a few simple suggestions. Prior to the doctor's visit, be honest with ...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Eulogy: Father's death and musical legacy: 5 of 50

As a little girl I would fall asleep to my dad singing various lullaby's or his expression of love to me in his own words. Growing up in the deep south, I listened to my dad sing in a gospel group, the Sounds of Glory. Driving cross country from Alabama to California my dad's voice could be heard from the back of the van sin...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Apologies: 12 of 98

Isn't it time? Isn't it time to say I am sorry To make the pain go away Isn't time to say I am not perfect That I make mistakes along the way Isn't it time to say I am sorry Because of the things you do and say Isn't it time to say I love you And mean it in every way Isn't it time to say I am sorry Because you made me cry to...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Sisterhood: 6 of 44

Now that I am a mom of two children, I watch them interact with each other and often find myself thinking back to my own childhood. My son and daughter seem to play well together, they even fight with each other with a bit of respect. I wonder did I have that type of relationship with my siblings? I grew up with three sister...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Risky Child Behaviors Safety tips for kids during hot summers: 2 of 13

Living in Florida, our summers are not only unbearably hot but they are extremely humid. Trying to keep children safe and healthy during the summer in Florida is imperative. Summer usually means warm weather and no school, which means more children are playing outside and in an unsafe environment. You can keep your children ...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The top 10 things you want to do in your life: 29 of 152

My 15 year old niece asked me not to long ago if I had a bucket list. As a stared at her with this look of what-are-you-talking-about on my face, I answered; I don't need a bucket list, I have plenty of buckets to use in my house. She couldn't stop laughing long enough to tell me what a she meant by a bucket list. Finally, a...
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Shutdown Day: Can you go without your computer for a day?: 6 of 30

Hey you, move your eyes slowly from the screen take your hands off the keyboard and back away from the computer with your hands on top of your head. If being on the computer more than eight hours a day were against the law; then I am guilty. I bought my first computer in 1996 and since then my life has been filled with never...