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Starr Rathburn is a fiction writer with many interests. Her work has been seen in such diverse areas as USAToday online in 2002, contributing trivia for a contest at the Stephen King page for the SimonSays website, as well as items at BeWrite.net and Dog-eared

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Family: 1 of 41
IN MEMORY OF NORMAN "When God's ready for me, I'll go." - Norman Leonard When I think of Norman, I think of his smile and the tenderness in his eyes. I don't actually remember meeting Norman: I can't even say when I started going to their house. When his daughter Laurie and I call each other "old friend," we mean it litera... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: 2 minute recipes: 2 of 25
2 minute recipe: Breakfast Burrito It's 8 a.m. and you're starving but don't feel like going all the way to a drive-through - what do you do? Don't panic! Even if there's nothing in your fridge but eggs, tortillas, and salsa, here's how to make a quick breakfast in four easy steps. All you need is:1 or 2 eggs 1 tortilla2 Tb... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Living with regrets after losing a loved one: 3 of 28

Regret: Father's Day Why can't we know when it's our last chance to say good-bye? Last June, we told Dad on the phone, "Sorry we can't be there today for Father's Day, but we'll come for sure next year." "No problem," he'd say. Dad always understood. We could hear the smile behind his words. He always thought the best of... More..
Food & Drink > Seafood Recipes Recipes: Shrimp: 6 of 41
Garlic with lemon-butter sauce is a perfect match for seafood. This will serve 6 to 8, depending on shrimp size. Be sure to lightly oil the cold rack before grilling.You'll need:6 to 8 wooden skewers1 gallon-size zipper bag2 pounds large raw shrimp1/3 cup lemon juice1/2 cup butter1 Tablespoon Splenda1 Tablespoon Worcestershir... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods How to make fried rice: 4 of 27
Sometimes things that might sound hard to make can be surprisingly easy. Such is the case with fried rice. Leftover day in our home is never boring, because I gather all the leftovers, cut the veggies with flair, and create a stir-fry dinner.It doesn't take long to prepare - cutting the food into bite-sized pieces is the most... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dark soul: 15 of 84
~I'll Take Care of You Now~Blinded by Love...literally.Bright crimson, blood drips down,down from his lying eyes;the smile he used to caress my facewhile telling his liesnow hacked off, ruined and abandonedgray and lifeless,cast aside.Much the same as the wayhe ruined, abandoned me.Lying all the time,instead of honestly,even ... More..
Food & Drink > Spices, Herbs & Condiments Recipes: Japanese Ginger salad dressing: 1 of 4
How to make ginger dressing, simplified. The delicious ginger salad dressing used at Japanese restaurants can be made at home, using several variations. Here is one of my favorite recipes, because it has the taste I crave, yet it is easy to make.ALOHA PINEAPPLE-GINGER DRESSINGYield: 1 cup (may be doubled, if desired.)INGREDIE... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Death of a loved one: 43 of 115
November Sorrow-In memory of my favorite aunt We entered the quiet house with the November wind. Aunt Bev's place felt altered, changed. We'd gathered for Thanksgiving, when it was always a home of joy. Now it was somber, dark, and bleak. Small groups of people huddled together, talking in hushed voices. Everyone turned to lo... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Adult friendships: 5 of 13
"A Promise to Keep" - A friendship that lasts even after death -"I've got to get some fresh air, or I'm gonna croak," said Judy with a grimace at Stevie.Her co-worker smiled and replied, "Always the dramatic one, aren't you?"Judy stood and stretched, reaching toward the ceiling. Then she grabbed the pink sweater she had drape... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Nursing home resident: 5 of 8
This is a poem I wrote when I worked in a nursing home for a short time, where I learned how much a smile can mean to someone who never gets one. I also learned of the hopelessness that can be felt by the residents there. "Oh, he's old Grouchy," the workers described one old man, "we don't talk to him much." So I went out of... More..