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Born on a farm near Columbia, Missouri, I grew up with a sense of freedom that is difficult to duplicate in todays complicated world.

After high school, I attended Kirksville State Teachers College, and the University of Missouri. Married, with two children,

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Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Thrillers: 2 of 134

DAUGHTERS OF THE MOONExcerpt from Chapter 28Just as I reached the perimeter of the village I heard what sounded like the scream of a Jaguar in the distance. Eyes wide, ears alert, I whirled around, searching the denseness. The next muffled cry pierced my heart like the point of a spear. Feet taking flight, I raced to my hut a... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections on real life heroes: 4 of 169

My number one hero, and the person that influenced my life more than anyone was my grandmother, whom I called Gram. She was a quarter Blackfoot Indian called Little Bird, but her Christian name was Melody Lynn. To me, she was the first angel I was to meet on earth.Not quite five-foot in height, and weighing one hundred and si... More..
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Travel experiences: Adventures into the unknown: 2 of 51
KENYA, AFRICASix thousand pounds of fury pounded the earth as a mother elephant trumpeted her rage. Dust filled the air as she charged. Separated from her baby, the mother was on a rampage. Pale faced and shaking, the driver laid on his horn as he scrambled to restart our vehicle. Terrified, the group watched helplessly. Sudd... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Is equality something men and women really want?: 2 of 35
Other than in the work place how could there possibly be equality between males and females? Men are as different from women as guns are to roses. South American Indians believe that the soul of a woman comes from the moon, and the soul of a man comes from the soil. The more research I did for this article, the more I realize... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Surviving an attempted suicide: 1 of 12
SURVIVING SUICIDE Branded on my heart forever is that fatal night of January 16,1999. The moon was full and the sky glittered with stars. As I stood at the window the evening breeze, mingled with the scent of Jasmine, gently blew the lace curtains in my daughter's kitchen. My Mother and I had met for Christmas at my daughter'... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Suspense: 16 of 180
Daughters of the MoonChapter 38Awakened by a familiar noise that made my heart skip a beat, my feet hit the floor and I was out the door. Shielding my eyes from the blaring sun, I searched the clearing where the Indians had begun to gather. It began with a tiny black dot in a pale blue sky. A small, single engine plane, a Ces... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Bare basics of truth, love and life: 3 of 32
To my grandchildren, and to all the children in the world.If I could make the world a safer place, human beings a better race, protect you from outside influences, and keep you from making my mistakes, it will be worth revealing my weaknesses, my faults, and my inner most secrets. I wish I could predict a perfect life for eac... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center Should US environmental standards apply when multinational companies develop the petroleum resources of fragile ecosystems such as Peru's Amazon?: 4 of 33
If there is one place on the planet earth that must be protected and safeguarded, it is the South and Central American rain-forests, which encompasses the greatest biological diversity in the world. Comprised of seven percent of the earth's surface, tropical rain-forests is home to more than 50 percent of all forms of life on... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Styles (Other) The importance of mutual respect between parents and children: 2 of 13

Can you imagine a child turning to alcohol or drugs from too much love, support, and attention? Quite the contrary. Children turn to alcohol and drugs from the lack of these things. Unfortunately, during the formative years of a child's life most parents are dealing with careers, materialistic competition with friends, financ... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Struggle: 6 of 37
Ice Man and the Silver FoxChapter 3Manhattan, NY - December 1956 Somewhat familiar with the sleazy area surrounding the harbor, Dominic wasted no time as he hurried down the empty street. At ten minutes until eight he climbed the rickety stairs to the office with a sign reading A&M Imports, hanging above the door. He pecked l... More..