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How should I describe myself? (Something that I'm not really comfortable doing:) Keeping it simple as I have lived and continue to live a rather complicated life of which irony is the strongest thread:

A Child of God who is very grateful for Jesus.
A former

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: One of these days: 3 of 32

MY MOONLIGHT WISH Dear Lord please hear me as I make my wish beneath the sweet moonlight, I wish that he was in love with me as I am with him and was here with me every night, The love we've shared is rare and I won't forget, And if he asked me to marry him I'd say yes without hesitation or regret, But you see Dear Lord othe...
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Are the police violating the law when tasering an unarmed citizen?: 3 of 22

The debate about stun guns is two-fold really. One must first consider the dangers they can pose to one whose body cannot withstand the affects of the stun gun. Therefore, utilizing it on an unarmed citizen is indeed questionable. On the other side of the debate, we basically live in a jungle these days, on...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Faith in God: 26 of 160

IN GOD's TIME 'It' amazes this writer, this woman. What is 'it' you ask? That there are those who don't realize that 'Our lives are truly in the hands of God. With freedom of choice, striving to live life on His terms is His way.' Some gossip, pry and try to play God; perhaps they should practice the adage 'Live and Le...
Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) The meaning of money: 3 of 17

Money was always an issue as a single parent. And with the economy here in the U.S. as it is today, money is an issue for all concerned. Have you seen the price of gas recently? Being laid-off from an IT job, in which I earned $42,000.00 a year, I crashed and burned financially. Fortunately, for me, my children had just left...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Special Needs Why gifted children act out: 3 of 14

If you come across a gifted child, you will find them to be intriguing, inspiring and frustrating at the same time if their gift(s) have not been noticed. As a pre-schooler, they can throw temper tantrums with parents and be a trouble-maker with other children such as siblings. I have found that once they get into school, a ...
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Great Christmas stocking stuffer ideas for seniors: 3 of 12

Christmas shopping is just around the corner. Seniors can be a delight to shop for because it's nice to see a twinkle in their eye when you've delighted them. Aren't we all children at heart regardless of our age? So what better way is there to brighten a senior's Christmas than to stuff their stocking with...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Good, old-fashioned fun for children: Activities that don't involve TV or a computer: 15 of 38

Initially, it was requested that an article regarding 'Lifecasting' be written. Lifecasting as it has been termed, is one of the most dangerous arenas there is for kids (and adults too). In regards to kids - if one was able to confine 'Lifecasting' to one's personal friends, maybe then it could be considered as a (new) toy. ...
Arts & Humanities > Photography Things to consider before buying a camera as a gift: 2 of 5

My first camera was a Brownie that was given to me as a young girl by a neighbor of my parents. To this day, I love photography; and of course wish that I still had my Brownie for at least nostalgia's sake. With that in mind, I recommend you consider the experience/passion that the receiver of the gift of a camera has for ph...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dark soul: 56 of 120

OVERCOMING ADDICTION It is often said that a drug addict or alcoholic is attempting to escape life, For some that might be true, But I believe that for many or most it is that they try to escape heartache and strife, You see people turn to their addictions when they're blue, We all have a vice such as alcohol,drugs, food, T....
Parenting & Pregnancy > Special Needs Tips for parenting a child with attachment disorder: 2 of 4

I am a mother of four. My youngest daughter is 20 years of age. She just informed me that she believes she resents me to this day because I left her at home with two of her siblings while my youngest son and I flew to attend my sister's wedding; she was just 3 1/2 years old. My sister paid for my flight and my youngest son w...