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I have been writing for what feels like forever. As a youth, I wrote a story about a monster that was afraid of the boy in his closet. It may be that I'll regret sharing this, but as long as I can remember I have had characters running around in my mind. They

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Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Memorable pranks for April Fools Day: 2 of 55
I have an intrepid group of friends; ready every April to give, unflinchingly, I might add, humility to the pranksters out there that inflict their odd humor upon innocents throughout the year. The ingenious things they've done, should honestly be the whole content of a website somewhere, some of it may have even been transla... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The Halloween mystery: 11 of 54
Finding Poe Every suburban neighborhood has one. It's the house, weathered gray, clinging to the last chips of paint, where the little old lady with hundreds of cats lives. Every time you need to walk past it, your heart begins to pound, you hold your breath and run. The sun always sets quicker behind the graying house and da... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The Fourth of July mystery: 10 of 42
Finding Fireworks Long-view Circle is your typical suburban cul-de-sac; and it's experiencing yet another mystery. Twin girls, McKayla and Regan are pacing in their bedroom, determined to solve their biggest mystery yet. They've solved smaller mysteries, like the case of the missing car keys, but this was huge. Every year on ... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Our family's most unique and unusual autumn tradition: 14 of 42
Traditions are fabulous.They are what keep us eating turkey at Thanksgiving, and decorating trees at Christmas. When coming home for the holidays, you smell the cookies your mother baked when you were growing up, and suddenly you think that it wouldn't be hard to make those for your children. Some traditions are born this way... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication I like sports; he doesn't: 37 of 58
The Dallas Cowboys are amazingly perfect. There are those in the world who would disagree with me, but I scoff at their difference of opinion (and my husband's). He is not much of a sports man. He is more of a hiking, camping, quad riding, sand loving, river-rat kind of man. He could care less about following scores, and watc... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The Thanksgiving mystery: 30 of 41
Who's the bride? The scent of turkey, sweet potatoes, and homemade rolls wafted through the air. Thanksgiving was here again, and at the Johnson's home 2020 Long-view circle, laughter filled the air. Twin girls, named McKayla and Regan sat giggling at their brother's silly magic tricks. Josh, was visiting for the holiday, and... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Losing a baby: An aunt's experience: 6 of 8
It has been three years, and I still think about him every day. His beautiful black hair, his tiny hands, and his perfect little face, are cherished memories to me. His eyes were blue, I was told, though I never saw them open. I could hold him in my arms; he was no bigger than a doll. I still think that he was one of the most... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Oh, the wonder of it all: 6 of 8
I must say, that I wonder what is going on in the heads of advertising people. Commercials work on me, but not in the ways the ad people were possibly hoping for. While I am perusing the shelves at the local pharmacy, I see Head On. I think to myself, oh it's that annoying commercial, how could I possibly support their cause?... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism We can unlearn prejudice: 42 of 55
I never knew that my parents had been reared to be prejudiced, until I went on a trip to visit my mother's relatives. My siblings and I had met them before, but I suppose I had not been aware of racial issues until I was a little older. My Mother had a brother, and many sisters, and cousins and in-laws, and most of them belie... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Family: 131 of 169
My sister Maryann, is filled with a vast knowledge of the world. It contains information on any subject that can possibly come to your mind. She has an opinion on everything as well. If you are doing something, say stopping for a hamburger, she will most certainly share her thoughts on why you should either not eat a hamburge... More..