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Gayle Jackson; trauma and "70s" survivor. Wife, mother, grandmother, manicurist and other colorful careers.

Writing; an empty page to fill and inspiration. Notoriety eludes; "Oprah" awaits. Credits; an advice column, articles and poetry.

Most important; living

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Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) Personal transformation: The extreme makeover guide: 2 of 20

To begin your extreme makeover, be committed, have lots of extra money or a benefactor. Then you need some quality time or a few weeks vacation. If willing to sacrifice your self, time and money here's the basic guide. Start at the top and go down.Hair; do you need to add, take away, or update. Check out magazines; ask a salo... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) How to set up a dart board: 2 of 20
So what does cleaning a bristle dart board have to do with setting up a board? We have one in the dining room. Why? Well it is a family game we enjoy, and my husband and I are on a dart league. The how to's of set up are simple. First you need to decide what type of board you want. There are many kinds, from inexpensive pl... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) The greatest comeback story: 21 of 193
A nightmare again, what was going on? The big white doors, the fresh air, the car and the man carrying me, the clock on the wall, all these things in my head but from where, from what? I fell back asleep. When I woke up the next day, I decided to do some investigating.All I knew about the sanitarium, was what my parents had t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Feelings: 93 of 818

Feelings, feelings? yours or minemust we wonder all the timeEmotions are another word,They belong have you heardAnger, sadness, joy or pain,hurting, wanton, and disdainto me the best is yet to comeyou're in charge, bring alongIn your brain or in your heartFeelings they will come a parttwinge, or tickle that you feelRage or ac... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips Diet success stories: 2 of 17

Rather than saying Diet success, healthy living success fits better for me. In January of 1997 I attended a party at which I was the heaviest, out of shape person. The next day, I woke up, called a friend crying and made a commitment to start walking two or three days a week at our local mall after we'd dropped our kids (the ... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication (Other) Why do people tell lies?: 5 of 40
"Never tell a lie" is easier to comprehend than "always tell the truth". Truth and anything in that realm are based on a person's emotions. A liar or a lie is very specific and doesn't need to be qualified. The basic reason people lie is because it is easier than telling the truth.The truth hurts, right. Never heard a saying ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) The perfect world: 5 of 40

Ah the perfect world. Only in your imagination does this place exist. My girlfriend and I had a running list of attributes of our perfect world. I will try to remember. All stores would have layaway. Not just the toy stores and department stores.The weather would always be nice so you'd never have a gas bill.Your children and... More..
Style & Beauty > Hand & Foot Care How to file and shape your nails: 1 of 8
As a professional, for the best filling and shaping of your nails, support the industry. Visit a licensed manicurist. Filling is inexpensive and can start nail care off on the right foot or should I say hand. The best way to ensure nail health and growth is to file according to the nails natural shape. Each nail and pe... More..
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism About alcohol rehabilitation: 2 of 15

I am extremely grateful for my rehabilitation. An alcoholic is always an alcoholic but one who is recovering or rehabilitated has a new perspective on their life. Witnessing friends and family who fought this disease and didn't recover or rehabilitate made my own recovery and the rehabilitation of others more desirable.Most p... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Kitchens How to clean a stove top: 4 of 25

I've had a new stove and old ones, gas and electric and the best how to is not to. No I don't mean never clean it, I mean maintenance so cleaning is easier. Stove cleaning like any cleaning job is not ment to be a life or death situation, so relax and read my tips.Every meal or day it's used, wipe it down. Once a week use a s... More..