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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: 10 of 129
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 t... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Decorate your front door for the holidays: 3 of 35
Decorating for the holidays can be such fun! Show your creativity by starting at the front door. You don't have to be a professional designer to make your house inviting. Just use your imagination to express your holiday spirit. Decide whether you want your house to have the Hallmark look or fun and whimsical. There are many... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The hopeless homemaker: 2 of 21
Hopeless Homemaker, I like that, now I have a new title. Wonder how that will look on a resume? Especially on the skills section. Apparently, looking around this house, one would assume that I have none. If anyone would stay for dinner there would be no doubt. Our home is small just six rooms counting kitchen and bath. We ha... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips Commonsense weight loss tips: 2 of 20
Whether trying to lose those extra few pounds or losing a large amount of weight, a person first needs to consider the type of weight loss system they want to try. Everyone should keep their health in mind when trying to lose weight. A person with underlying health problems should consult with their doctor before trying to l... More..
Jobs & Careers > Nonprofit & Service Sector How to anger a deli employee in 5 steps or less: 1 of 10
Angering a deli worker is quite easy. While they wait on a customer with a smile on their faces inside they are seething. One can only imagine what they say about certain customers after they leave the counter. Talking to the local deli guy has provided a wealth of information on this subject, especially the surprise at the ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Overcoming a drinking problem: 8 of 78
I have been a recovering alcoholic for 20 years. The most astonishing thing was I didn't know I even had a drinking problem until my life turned upside down and I hit my bottom. My concept of an alcoholic was an old man in a trenchcoat and living on the streets. Little did I know alcoholics can be anyone from anywhere. There... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short Stories: Modern couples living the family life: 2 of 19
A Night to Remember Tom Davis sat back on the bed listening to Alana sing as she took her shower before getting ready for the surprise evening he had planned for her. He closed his eyes as the soft notes of her voice danced on the air. Tonight he would make a dream come true for Alana after ten years of the couple over comin... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Helping children deal with grief and loss: 4 of 36
Dealing with the loss of a loved one as an adult is hard enough but for a child it can be a frightening experience. If the adult is caught up in their own grief sometimes comforting a child is difficult. Many times I hear people explain to a child that the deceased went to sleep or went to live with Jesus. While this would e... More..
Relationships & Family > Crisis Support (Other) Which is the best option: Abortion or adoption: 3 of 27
The decision of abortion verses adoption as the best option should be a thought out process. I have known mothers who have opted for each side and the results have run a similar coarse. They have both agonized over their decision with life changing results. First the mother who chose abortion, she felt getting an abortion wa... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Ideas to recycle your old jeans: 2 of 18
Jeans in our house get a brand new life once their usefulness as pants wear out. Denim material being the most durable cloth on the market makes for the possibility of recycling this same material endless. In our house, old pairs of jeans morph into many useful items. First any jeans that become too short become a pair of cu... More..