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I'm a writer, artist, photographer, and Reiki master. I have over 35 years experience offline and on. I am currently engaged in developing a number of Internet Marketing Initiatives through my company "Monkeeze Marketing".

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inspirational: 1 of 473
They came on Sunday morningWith hatred in their eyesknocked old Kathy to the groundher purse their only prizeAt 81 she stood no chanceAgainst lads young and strongThe best that she could musterwas to shout that this was wrongWalking on her way to churchin the morning lightInside that purse were precious thingsShe guarded with... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Should US citizens focus less on material wealth and more on quality of life?: 1 of 44
Quantity and Quality are often confused as being the same thing. This is especially true when speaking about the so called Quality of life. The idea that more is better is a common theme through society in general.North Americans live in a sea of affluence which would have been undreamed by most in ancient times. The average ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories A Thanksgiving story: 1 of 27
Sarah looked out the window anxiously. This was an important day for her with a lot of firsts. Today would be the first time her parents visited California, the first time they would see their new house and the first time both her family and her husbands would celebrate Thanksgiving together.It was also the first time Sarah h... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Do you always say "yes" when you really want to say "no"?: 2 of 44
Lots of people feel a sense of pressure to be agreeable and pleasant. Perhaps it's a hold over form advice we got from parents like "if you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all". Another favorite is "no one likes a sour puss". As children many of us were told to be compliant, friendly, nice. Often we simply didn'... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A new year: 3 of 58
New Years Eve came dancingBright with light and joyBringing hope eternalDark thoughts could nigh destroyIn darkness she will fist appearGlistening gold and whiteStars that burst forth in the skyLighting up the nightShe is the possiblyOf all that we can be,of the things which are made of dreamsand are still yet to beShe brings... More..
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles A guy's take: How to confront a man with his faults: 1 of 19
Having my share of faults, over 37 years of marriage, I've had many opportunities to learn how I react when confronted about those failings which seem so obvious to my spouse.The relationship my wife and I have is long term, certainly by today's standards. One thing that certain is simply this, how guys react to criticism fro... More..
Pets & Animals > Pets & Animals (Other) Amazing pets in the news: 1 of 17
Animals give us something we need in our complex overly intellectual world. They enrich our lives simply by allowing us to part of theirs.Konrad Z. Lorenz wrote, King Solomon's Ring, a masterful book many consider to be a classic account of animal behavior.In that book, the author explores with candor and wit, the often humor... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: Memories of a loved one and gardening: 2 of 31
Of all the things people treasure in life it's the connections we make that are most valued. Often we make those connections unknowing when we become emotionally attached to something, someplace or someone. Gardening is one of those human activities where such connections seem almost impossible to avoid.For me that connection... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christmas: 15 of 231
Old George heard Santa on the roofHe's waited all night longHe poured himself a glass of rumand sang a Christmas songGeorge was waiting glass in handas Santa slid down the fluHe said "just poured myself a drinkand thought you'd like one too"Santa was quite surprisedand smiled a great big grinThanks so much he quickly saidPlea... More..
Sciences > Astronomy 57 alien species: Are we alone in the universe?: 10 of 115
Are we alone in the universe?It's one of those fundamental questions which caused us to send satellites to the distant corners of the galaxy and unmanned rovers tracking across the surface of Mars; looking for, among other things, evidence of life out there.Here on earth many wonder why there is still any debate about the exi... More..