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Restless romantic soul with a gentle spirit colliding with the mystery of full moon madness.

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: My father: 3 of 122
It is a god given blessing to be a dad . . . to love and nurture an innocent life who did not ask to be born. No matter what the circumstance, they deserve love and affection and fathers should step up to their responsibility and care for the needs of the child, be there when they need you, make them feel like they can do any... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing The benefits of journaling: 17 of 148
Journaling as emotional therapy is the most practical benefit for me. Although I always enjoyed writing as a hobby, it was not until I sought the assistance of a psychotherapist that I learned the benefits of journaling.The psychotherapist does not give you feedback, they just know what questions to ask to make you think. The... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) How to use containers in small gardens: 1 of 8
Containers should complement your home's style and the appearance of the plants you intend to add to them. Keep in mind the mature size of the plants that will inhabit them when selecting containers.Poured-concrete "stone-look" containers are very popular. They should be considered a permanent part of the landscape once they ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Thoughts on death and living: 4 of 28
"I wanted a perfect ending.Now I've learned, the hard way,that some poems don't rhyme,and some stories don't have aclear beginning, middle, and end.Life is about not knowing, having to change,taking the moment and making the best of it,without knowing what's going to happen next.Delicious Ambiguity"Gilda Radner, a young life ... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss The challenges of being a widow: 2 of 12
THE CHALLENGES OF BEING A WIDOWWhen my husband suddenly passed away, it was a total shock to my emotions and the toughest challenges for me have been the emotional issues. Although I was fortunate enough to not have the torture of dealing with a prolonged illness, I didn't have the luxury of preparing myself emotionally for h... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death: 140 of 693
A tribute to my husband . . .Time passes so quickly, but it feels like yesterdayIn just a moment of time, you quickly passed awayTime and time again, I cry and wonder whyYou aren't here to dry the tears I cryI couldn't say goodbye, How do you say goodbye?I count my blessings, I didn't have to try More..
Relationships & Family > Online Dating Best online dating sites for baby boomers: 3 of 11
BEST ONLINE DATING SITES FOR BABY BOOMERSSince I am totally into blogging and love to write, a "social network" such as Yahoo 360 is my preferred method of meeting new people. Within the social network are weekly activities to participate in to make new friends, groups within Yahoo where you can meet those with similar intere... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather Preparing for a hurricane: 12 of 34
The main thing is to be prepared and don't panic. You will have plenty of time to get out of the hurricane path without undue stress and panic by being prepared and planning ahead of time. Keep in mind that material things can be replaced . . . a life can't.The key to hurricane preparedness is to develop a plan based on your ... More..
Food & Drink > Spices, Herbs & Condiments How to use apple cider vinegar for cooking: 3 of 7
Apple cider vinegar is one of those versatile ingredients that has an amazing array of uses in cooking. Not only can it be used as an effective substitute, it enriches the flavors of numerous foods, is a major ingredient in most condiments, used to tenderize meats and even adds luster to the crust of homemade bread. Use the f... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Thoughts on online dating: 22 of 44
THOUGHTS ON ONLINE DATINGWith new technology came online dating. Who knew we would enter into a world where you could order a pizza, find virtually anything to buy online, sell virtually anything online, make a living online without leaving the comfort of your home to do it, socialize online and find a husband online? Compute... More..