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I am a 68-year-old homemaker, who is also a writer, a singer, an avid reader, and many other things. I have written poetry since the tenth grade, and taught English for a few years before deciding to try making a living in another field. I sold jewelry, I

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Senior citizens: 4 of 4
What, exactly, do we mean when we use the term "senior citizen"? Do we mean, simply, a person who has lived a long life (over 50? over 60?), or do we mean those who can no longer take care of themselves because of their age, senility, or poor health? When, exactly, does one BECOME a "senior citizen"? I know-according to the g... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My back porch: 4 of 4
My back porch Really isn't a porch at all Although it used to be one. It's a storage shed for me And a junk room/freezer space, Which one day will be gone. The new back porch Still waiting its time Will circle around the house. The old wood stove Will stand out there: The one Maw left to my spouse. It may be soone... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The death penalty: 3 of 3
Johnny wasn't at all sure what had happened back there, but he certainly didn't intend to go back and check it out! He had barely escaped, and didn't want to take any chances; those people had been dead serious! And he was pretty sure he would have been dead by now if he hadn't gotten away when he did. So he kept on going, al... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) New uses for old books: 3 of 3
For someone who loves books as much as I do, it is hard to think about getting rid of any of them. However, when they get old and completely out of date, there are still many ways to use them. Please don't throw them away! Someone, somewhere, at some time, can find a use for them. Put them in the next garage sale you or your ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas How to build a table for a Christmas village display: 3 of 3
My husband and I have had a Christmas village display for about three or four years, now. Each year, the village gets larger, and we have to make more room for the houses, shops, people, and even the trees in the village. We even have an ice skating rink in our village! This past year, I put the village up by myself, since ... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) 5 great ways to spruce up your porch: 2 of 2
When I was growing up, porches were places to work, visit, and even play games. Mother sat on a stool on the porch to shell peas, peal peaches and pears, and even to cut up greens and potatoes. Somewhere between then and now, porches took on a more formal feel, and lost the feeling people had of being welcome and loved. Toda... More..