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I am the mother of six grown boys, grandmother of four, two grandsons, a feisty two-year-old little girl, and a beautiful baby girl named Clayre Nicole. I am going to college after being out of school for 30 years. Presently I am a Junior at the University

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Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Women Best baby gifts for new mothers: 3 of 89
Going to a baby shower means giving the expectant mommy-to-be gifts. The gifts are for the new one who is soon to arrive. Of course, the focus is bringing gifts for the baby, which is the reason for the baby shower in the first place. However, remember the new mommy has plenty of hard work ahead of her and it would be a very ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The dangers of dating an idea rather than a reality: 1 of 18
Dating seems to be an idea rather than a reality in recent years. This is what has happened to today's dating scene since the introduction of the Internet. Dating before the Internet people would meet face to face and that is when they would learn about one another. Now people meet in chat rooms, through Internet dating sites... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: I'm the black sheep of the family: 3 of 53
Sadly I know I am the black sheep of my family, never wanting that distinction it just attached itself to me. When I was young and until I was a junior in high school, I was my mother's favorite, I knew it and so did my brothers and sisters. Not only did they know that I was my mothers favorite, my mother was so blatant about... More..
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce Tips for helping children deal with divorce: 6 of 101
Having a double perspective on divorce I believe I am able to help children deal with the divorce of their parents. I was 11 when my parents divorced. The way my mother handled the divorce was bad mouthing my father to my siblings and I. She never allowed us to have contact with my father, and if my brothers and sisters spoke... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day Valentine's Day origins: 1 of 14
Lupercalia the pagan festival of love might be how the modern date of Valentine's Day came to be. One of the pagan rituals was to place the women's names in a box, the men would pull a name, and they would celebrate the festival together. Another ancient belief states that birds mate in mid-February and this may contribute to... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals Never give up: How to keep your dreams alive: 7 of 95
Never give up: How to keep your dreams alive:This is something I never thought I would get the opportunity to write or even discuss. I have always had a dream to work with special needs children. I started going to college right out of high school. I knew exactly what I wanted to do with my life and what career path I wanted ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Physical abuse: 8 of 98
The DoorThe dark still closet brings me comfort and peaceThe one once loved is the one I now fear. The door I did not walk into frightens me, I seek the quiet darkness so my boys can't hear.The loneliness that surrounds me allows my repose The blanket brings imagined shelter, and is always near,I seek the quiet darkness so my... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee The history of Starbucks: 1 of 12
The history of Starbucks:Starbucks is a company that if one follows their plan and applies a different product the business would be successful. The Starbucks plan is easy, and that is what makes it work. Although if even one-step missed and not all steps followed verbatim the Starbucks plan could very easily falter though si... More..
Arts & Humanities > 19th Century US History Notorious prison camps of the Civil War: 1 of 12
At the beginning of the Civil War, neither the North nor South set out to harm or mistreat any of the men captured and placed in prison camps. The goal was to take men off the battlefields to give the respective sides an upper hand in winning the war. From 1861-1862, and accomplished with some success. However, no one expecte... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Tips for organizing a stress-free Christmas party: 2 of 23
Organizing a stress-free Christmas party:The best way to organize a stress-free Christmas party is spread the responsibility around! Yes, spread all the joy of preparing for the Christmas party to all, then everyone will feel involved and will work toward having a successful party. Most important you will not have to do every... More..