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I am a professional freelance writer and editor.

I earned her bachelor's degree in journalism. Prior to my children, I was a journalist with college and local newspapers. My articles are published in several anthologies, magazines, my poems in literary magazines,

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Arts & Humanities > Writing (Other) How to write an obituary: 1 of 23
To write an obituary, you need basic facts about the deceased person. This article will remind you what those facts are and how to arrange them. Begin the obituary with the deceased person's full name, age, city of residence, and date and place of death. Beyond the name, you should include his/her nickname. Often older people... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Testimonies: Putting my trust in Jesus: 2 of 31
My faith in Jesus Christ began as a young child. However, one thing frightened me; I knew events before they happened, especially when they dealt with death. My mother pooh-poohed them as coincidences. Deep within me, I wondered. Was it a gift or a curse? Was this phenomenon of God? Added to this, I dreamt plotted dreams in c... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Dealing with noisy neighbors: 2 of 25
Living in an apartment is an art. Oh, yeah. Discretion and diplomacy are needed, as well as patience and perhaps long-suffering. And please, always keep your dignity in working with your neighbors. Some apartment complexes have quality insulation for sound while others that are older contain very little to absorb the sounds. ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Children's stories: 36 of 396
The Magic Pine Tree Sally the squirrel lived in a comfortable nest of old leaves and twigs high in an ancient oak tree. A friendly family lived beneath her tree. They filled their bird baths with water and their bird feeders every day. Sally didn't like to climb on top of bird feeders to get her food. Then she'd have to hang... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Loss of innocence: 6 of 36
PEN PALS The sky was still washed pink from sunrise as Marie Masterson glanced out the airplane window. When she stretched across the young sleeping boy, she saw Munich waiting to meet her the second time. The medieval buildings with their copious chimneys like hats atop their red-tiled roofs saluted her while the snow-covere... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing Forgiveness and your healing journey: 10 of 56
I was determined not to attend my aunt's funeral because he would be there. And I never wanted to come into his presence again. Yet I knew I needed to confront him. I yearned to blast into his face, "What a piece of crap you are!" What a poor example of a man he had been and always would be. I wanted to spit on him and shame ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Facing life: 30 of 158
JUST ANOTHER WEDNESDAYThe disorder is not life-threatening.So rise from the secure warm bedAnd start your day.Why? my spirit pleads.Routine never inspired me.I'm a slave on a ship far at sea.My companion, a gray, scruffy creatureNamed dysautonomia,Who creeps up, pounces, Then crawls inside.But it's not life-threatening.My hea... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Feeling lost: 138 of 720
I thought I could endure anythingSince living with the syndrome.Yet some evil tossesRaw red human obstaclesIn our family pathwaysSo we must run a crooked courseTo find our own beloved.I see you in the doorwayYour amber eyesStinging me in the silence,Try to shove me from your presence.You cannot rid me from your life.I will pa... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Personal testimonies on belief: 23 of 99
One of my favorite Bible verses is in Habakkuk, "Write my answer on a billboard, large and clear, so that anyone can read it at a glance and rush to tell the others." As a young girl, I loved to work with words and tell stories, and I had given my life to Jesus to be his servant in any way. I truthfully had thought God would... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Testimonies Living with a disability: 14 of 51
When Colleen learned to live with mitral valve prolapse syndrome with dysautonomia (MVPS/D), her cat Morris taught her some tricks about life. Resting and taking life easy was right up his alley. He often nestled near her midriff, keeping it delightfully warm. Somehow he knew not to step on her painful chest. She found peace ... More..