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I am married with 2 children. and own my own landscaping business. I enjoy writing in general, especially poetry which relates to nature.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Lonely boys: 2 of 43
Forgotten SonCrunch crunch crunch under his feetWalking down the snow covered streetPeering through the window of a Rockwell sceneHe imagined how happy their lives must beThey sat by the Christmas tree not uttering a wordLonely actors on a stage for the absurdHis breath clouded the window obscuring the sceneThen he walked awa... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing Living abundantly in the present, dismissing the past: 2 of 32
Decisions of the past cannot be changed only learned from. They were made within the context of their time and should be viewed as such. Living in a cycle of regret and guilt will only cloud your judgement in dealing with the present.We are often so wrapped up in the details of our hectic lives, putting out the little fires, ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Why is poetry so hard to define?: 5 of 71
Like art, the beauty of poetry lies in the eye of the beholder. Different readers can form different impressions about what the author is describing. This is due to fact that we all bring with us a lifetime of impressions, feelings, and opinions.A writer uses their skill to convey a message. The unique feature of poetic verse... More..
Business > Starting a Business What you need to know about starting your own business: 3 of 40
Starting your own business is a dream many people have at one time or another. The independence, flexibility of schedule, making it big, and being your own boss are all attractive alternatives to the usual 9 to 5 job most people face. Before making the jump however, you must ask yourself several inportant questions.1.Am I the... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Easy Christmas crafts: 3 of 32
Some simple and inexpensive ideas we have tried over the years can give some new zip to your home at Christmas time:1. Keep your old Christmas cards. These can be cut up and arranged into collages, run thru a laminator and used for placemats. This one can even keep the kids busy on a snowy day.2. Glass ball ornaments of diffe... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore Do lake monsters exist?: 2 of 17
Creatures of the unknown have always peaked our interest. Bigfoot and The Lock Ness Monster are perhaps the most famous examples. To say impossible to many things is scientifically dangerous, but all you can do is look at the facts so far.The existence of such creatures so far is based on eye-witness accounts with no physical... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Reflections: Redistribution of wealth through taxation: 4 of 31
Any type of big-brother sponsored wealth redistribution in this country would be a huge mistake which could actually negatively impact areas of the economy which benefit from the contributions made by the wealthy. Throughout history there have always been class differences within different cultures. Hard work, ingenuity, or b... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reflections on success, struggle, and happiness: 42 of 298
The Walking DeadEmotions set in stoneWalking the earth as if aloneLong forgotten are dreams of what could beReplaced with despair unable to break freeSome reach out for what not knowingTheir heart still beats like a distant ember glowingNeeding to taken by the handFlying off to a faraway landOthers to far gone built walls hig... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Tips for moving your plants: 2 of 12
The most important phase of transplanting occurs prior to even breaking ground. It is wise to have a plan of where and when the transplanting will take place. This will help to ensure the long term health of your plant and to minimize the stress on the plant during the move.Begin by evaluating the new locations you are consid... More..
Business > Business News & Issues Ideas for reducing unemployment: 4 of 20
To reduce unemployment we first have to take a look at what "true unemployment" really is. There are people who are unemployed but fail to be a part of the unemployment statistic we read about. This would include those chronically unemployed people no longer eligible to draw benefits due to the length of their unemployment or... More..