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My passion for writing started when I was very young. I thank my early education teachers for encouraging me to read a variety of material and for encouraging me to write as much as I could. I knew this is what I wanted to do but didn't know how to make that

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: War in Iraq: 1 of 125
My father is very far away in a place they call Iraq. Mother helps us say our prayers as we ask that he may be safe until he can come back. He walks the war torn streets in a city filled with debris. To keep other children safe from an evil no one can see. Sometimes he gets to call us to say he's doing fine. He doesn't get to... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence Does competition help or hurt young people?: 1 of 65
Competition is indeed good for our adolescents. It builds character and prepares them for life. It teaches them to give their best while learning to deal with disappointing moments if their lives.Recently I read an article that an area football association would no longer keep score for the games. Their reasoning is the losin... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Is it easier to walk away or stay with a partner who is violent?: 1 of 54
In visiting the subject of staying in a domestic violence relationship being easier the answer would be yes. Walking away sounds easy but unfortunately that is not the case. Until you or someone you know is faced with this choice personally, the obvious answer would be walking away. Understanding the dynamics of domestic viol... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spirituality (Other) Reflections: Thoughts on spirituality: 1 of 42
Spirituality is a very personal issue. Many times I have been asked, "Have you been saved?" or "What church do you belong to?" My answer is yes and none. This is a subject I feel very strongly about because of the response from those asking the questions. They usually wear an air of superiority, whether real or imagined, I im... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My husband: 2 of 64
How do you describe a husbandthe man who changed my life.Who opened up a brand new worldthe day he took me as his wife.My husband taught me many thingslike how to face my fears.Encouraged me to spread my wingsto grow throughout the years.He became my closest friendThe person I could trust.Supported me through troubled timeswh... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Getting into the holiday spirit: 1 of 28
Getting into the holiday spirit isn't as easy as it once was. With Christmas deals on commercials starting in October and the stores rushing the holiday by putting up their displays a couple of months in advance, it sort of dulls the senses. But is you really want to get into the holiday spirit just spend time with a child wh... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Is it better to do your holiday shopping in stores or online?: 1 of 24
Shopping in the local retail stores has distinct advantages. The recent toy recalls had a big impact on how I shopped this year but that wasn't the only reason. This holiday season there were more considerations to take into account than in years past. Would it be easier to shop online? Yes, but lessons learned from past expe... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather Should scientists be allowed to divert a hurricane away from a major city, dooming rural residents?: 1 of 21
Give scientist the control of the path of hurricanes is giving them the license to play God. There are so many moral implications to consider that they would fill volumes. How would the direction of the hurricane be decided? Should it be sent east or west? If the hurricane is headed to Corpus Christy, Texas, do we send it to ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Snapshots: 5 of 100
Snapshots with a camera last only as long as the paper it is printed on. I prefer the snapshots in my memory of times already gone. Laughs and taunts embedded deep with the memories so deeply hidden To take them out to view again many times whenever they are bidden. I'll share a snapshot from my mind in words upon a page. As... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should smoking be allowed in public places?: 23 of 312
As of January 1, 2008, our state has banned smoking in all public places. This has caused much controversy as reported by our local newspapers. It seems to keep reporting on the issue. I am a smoker and have mixed emotions on the subject. I voted on the yes side of this debate due to the way it is worded.There should be a ban... More..