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Welcome to Helium! My name is W. Diane Van Zwol and as your Steward for the Medical Ethics sub-channel, I am pleased to be able to offer my assistance to aspiring writers in this intriguing, expanding and challenging field. Currently, as a semi-retired Registered

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love: 8 of 784
A Double Diamond DreamerA double diamond dreamer, one who findsThe wondrous heights of joy, a path that winds,Beyond mere realm of hope's reality,Surpassing any simple fantasy.A double diamond dreamer stands inspired,With hopes and dreams beyond the faint or tired,With knowing far beyond that of man's will;With comfort from o... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Valentine's Day: 1 of 97
It's Valentine's Day!See the love and hear the laughter?Muffled sounds and silly giggles,Resounding from behind a closed door;Happy children's voices!A still-winter day;More chilly weather pending,Another month of sudden, snow storms,Slippery slopes to slide,New icy paths and trails to explore;The quiet realm of winter wonder... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Destiny: 3 of 158
One Star: Our Destiny AssuredOne star, a glow across the sky,A virgin birth, a human cry."Our destiny?" man mocked and railedAnd to the cross, our Savior nailed."Mock on, oh world, for you'll ne'er findThe truth in time, in deed, or mind,As those who knew Him, did believeAnd blessings true, they did receive.A risen Savior, so... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Finding meaning in your life: 1 of 48
The Dimino Dream: The Realization of One's Own PotentialFinding meaning in one's life may have to do with the realization of one's own potential.Everyone aspires to reach a mountain top of some kind. Each one of us has a different mountain to climb or a goal of some kind to reach in life. I have mine and you have yours. The r... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training Teaching your dog to come when called: 1 of 42
Good Dog, Come"Come!"Teaching your dog to come when called is a safety concern and an important factor in a healthy relationship, between you and your pet.How you teach him depends on the kind of dog he is and why you want him to come to you. Dogs are extremely intelligent and sensitive to you, your actions and your words.You... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Father's Day: 3 of 108
Fathers come all shapes and sizes. Suddenly, one realizes That Father's Day has come again; It always does and all the men Stand waiting for their big surprises, A barbecue or father's prizes; It does not matter what the gifts, As long as they create no rifts Or better still, they mend a tear And show ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Education Jobs Teachers: Why do we want to teach?: 1 of 36
Teaching: A Golden OpportunityThe question "Why do we want to teach?" opens a wide doorway of infinite answers.Perhaps there is no such thing as a perfect answer to this question, but there are a number of different answers that could and should be taken seriously.1. We want to teach because we can teach.The ability to teach ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: In God's hands: 3 of 97
Poetry: There's a BluebirdThere's a bluebird,A pretty bluebird,On the window of my heart.There's a rainbow,A double rainbow,Where I stop and God does start.There are good timesAnd very blessed times,In the future that I see.There are great gifts,Yes, wondrous new gifts, In God's promises to me. More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Help (Other) How to find daily motivation: 1 of 24
Your Passion Is Your Motivation: How To Find Daily Motivation"I am so motivated!" says one writer, excitedly. "I jump out of bed every morning and I can hardly wait to start writing!" Writers need daily motivation, but so does everyone else, whether they realize it or not.What is your particular passion in life? Is it writing... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Humorous writing advice: 1 of 24
What Do I Do When My Words Just Don't Rhyme?What do I do when my words just don't rhyme?Take them and break them, or toss them in time.Hammer them into some place in a box?Don't fret about any time, place or locks.Play with the words and just let them flow free;Sift them about, until somewhere you seeA poem that composes itse... More..