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Welcome, I hope you enjoy our visit. You are some of my favorite people. I like to watch you, as you help me grow. That's what is so fascinating about writing. I can include you in my life and write my way into yours.

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Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms What it means to be a woman over 40 in the new millennium: 1 of 132
The new millennium is a great time to be a woman over forty. It's an exciting time for any woman. But. as women over forty we have dodged more bullets and trials in the twentieth century than at any time previous. We have left behind the woman who is obligated to stay home and take care of the children and keep her place in t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poem ideas for baby shower invitations: 1 of 39
There are a lot of factors involved in the arrival of a baby. Determining the right wording for a baby shower invitation depends on several of those factors. Mostly remember the shower is for Mom and or Dad.Here are a few poems ideas for shower invites: Religious: God sent angels to a door And said, get ready for one more Lif... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife How and why Satan torments people: 3 of 75
There are two reasons for Satan to torment people: to keep them separated from God and to disrupt their witness of God. The second could be considered as being within the parameters of the first, except that the target of each is different. Satan's influence for the first is directed toward people who have not chosen God. The... More..
Jobs & Careers > Education Jobs The characteristics of a good teacher: 2 of 37
Characteristics of a good teacher are not so different between cultures even if methods and interpretations are. Most cultures hold teachers to a high standard of knowledge and character. Teachers are with our children seven to eight hours per day in the U.S. They help to mold and shape character and knowledge. How many of us... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Death: 8 of 120
DustTheresa's drive home from work was plagued by the heat and dryness of the two-year drought. Sweat dripped off her forehead stinging her eyes. Wiping her hand across her brow to stop the salty liquid, she wondered why they ever bought a house on a dirt road. Because it's only a half mile from town, thought Theresa, answeri... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Good-bye: True gardening stories relating to love, life and gardening: 19 of 272
In her garden of flowers, dear Clara was in her element. She also loved the vegetable garden which we'd sometimes help to plant, especially the children. She'd let them eat carrots right out of the patch after just a quick wiping off with her apron. When they would help her pick the strawberries she'd chastise them for plucki... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to incorporate exercise on your next vacation: 7 of 96
When vacationing I'm getting away from routines. Can't I break from exercise too?As women we have a need to exercise just as men do. We have some of the same health issues such as obesity, heart health, respiratory health, and many more. But, we also have unique needs such as exercise during pregnancy. We are more highly pron... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Ancient cities: 10 of 96
Walking Through Frozen PompeiiVesuvius spat its cloud of hot ash.Winds of flame froze Pompeii in its place.We've studied their culture and assume to have gainedsome knowledge from statues of human remains.But walking the ruins cannot open our eyesto that moment in time when Pompeii died. To have watched across the Mediterrane... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Poetry analysis: He is More Than a Hero, by Sappho: 2 of 19
Works of the ancient poets have a unique ability to give us a glimpse into their culture. "He's More Than a Hero" by the Greek poet Sappho, who lived somewhere between 630 B.C.E. and 570 B.C.E., is one of the few from her volumes of writing salvaged. She is one of the few well known female poets of her time, and wrote mostly ... More..
Autos > Buying New Cars How to read a new car window sticker: 2 of 18
You need a car. You want to buy a new car, but when you get to the lot, the salesperson leads you around to what they want you to buy. But, you have the knowledge to show them what you are looking for. You are armed with information that will help keep you from the emotionally driven purchase the salesperson is counting on.Wo... More..