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
+ more bio informationI awake at fifty years of age to a burning question.Who am I?Many titles have been given daughter, girlfriend, wife, mother, grandmother and friend.These titles, though important, don't answer that question burning inside.Where do I find the answer I am seeking?I can find the answer to any question on the Internet just typing... More..
Quick and easy is my motto when it comes to making meals in my kitchen. With an active lifestyle I haven't the time to spend hours preparing meals. One of the salad recipes I use is for Wilted Lettuce Salad. It takes perhaps a half to make and my family truely likes it.Ingrediants:2 Heads of red leaf lettuce6 green onions (1 ... More..
I have been blessed to have a very special friend. Her name is Pat. She is not only a very special friend but has many roles in my life. Mother figure, Grandmother to my daughter, confidant and the list could go on forever. Let me say she is the most loving and caring person I have ever met. Pat has never been judgmental of a... More..
When considering this question the answer popping into my mind was to vote on the no side. After thinking on this issue many scenarios and situations that would affect the answer should be taken into consideration. Maybe there isn't a simply yes or no approach when dealing with the issue of women with children undergoing arti... More..
Working as a clerk in a convenience store can be rewarding most of the time and a real challenge at other times. Ninety percent of our customers are sweet people who treat me as they would want to be treated. Then there are the ten percent that have an attitude that makes a person cringe when they enter the store. Some of the... More..
When I picked up my daughter from daycare the aide told me, "She seems to be having a bad day. She's been cranky and didn't want lunch." Little did I know her day was about to get worse. My 2 1/2 year old daughter seemed fine when I dropped her off that morning but not long after arriving home a nightmare started.Within an ho... More..
What a crazy idea to start planning for next Christmas. When we are just getting over the stress and madness of the Christmas past. But is it really crazy or smart thinking? Just take a minute to think of the benefits. The list of people I have to buy for doesn't change and if there are additions to the list it is easier to b... More..
Using a food journal to track calorie intake can be one of the greatest tools a dieter can utilize. The journal not only records what we eat but how much and what our emotional state is when we consume our food. It is a proven fact that boredom, stress and anger can trigger over-eating binges as well as happy occasions such a... More..
My husband has Diabetes but that has not stopped us from enjoying traveling in the least. We simply plan accordingly to make sure he has everything he needs to care for his illness.We picked up a small leather cooler that has 2 zipper compartments on the sides. Since it is not much bigger than an average purse, it takes up ve... More..
On January 2, 2006, the nation watched as the horrific drama of the Sago Mine disaster unfolded in the media. One could not help but experience a feeling of helplessness as we watched family and friends gather to hear the fate of the thirteen trapped minors. We rejoiced in the news of their survival. Then felt the feeling of ... More..
Dee Cain
Witt, Illinois US
Articles Written: 193
Writers Invited: 4