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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: Brothers and sisters: 10 of 53
As the sixth of seven children, I had a lot of the perks of being one of the youngest. My baby brother is two years younger than I am, and he was "the baby" for as far back as I can remember. Everything seemed to revolve around him, and that made my two middle brothers and me jealous. However, that situation has changed in th... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Assessing whether real men cry: 12 of 63
Yes, real men cry. And no, real men won't cry. At least, they won't cry except in private. So the answer, for most people, would probably be that real men don't cry. However, I know, from personal experience, that this assumption is false.I know that real men do cry. I have seen some of the most masculine of men break down an... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Experiences you want to have before you die: Making lists to guide your life: 6 of 31
When I began to be serious about leaving my ex and getting a divorce, one of the things I did was to make a list of things I would never do if I stayed married to him. I knew that if I stayed with him, he would keep me too timid to do any of the things on my list, and they were things that I really wanted to do. I've still go... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Precious memories: 6 of 31
I Remember... I remember...the old log cabin where I was born - And the piercing cold of a wintry morn - I remember. I remember...second-hand coats, or none at all - And playing barefoot, winter, spring, or fall - ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: At 2:30 am: 6 of 31
At 2:30 A.M. It's almost time; My pains are close. I'm ready now- And here he comes! (Twenty-something years later) I've waited here For several hours; Watching and waiting And smelling those flowers. My son is in surgery And I'm here alone - Several people have come, But now all are gone. The doctor... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice What friends are for: 9 of 45
Friends serve many purposes in our lives, and the holes they leave behind when they leave can't be filled by family or anyone else. Those holes are there forever, until the day comes that you run into that friend again, and suddenly you realize what you have been missing all those years.Friends are people you can count on to ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals Leaving a legacy in your life: 2 of 10
I was given a legacy from my father and mother. Both were basically uneducated, with Daddy leaving school in the middle of his fourth grade and Mother marrying him after she was promoted to the eighth grade. However, Daddy, especially, continued to learn until his mind failed and he began regressing. But both left a valuable ... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Remembering: 1 of 5
Yes, I do remember. Sometimes, I wish I could forget certain times and certain things. However, those times and things are parts of my life, and I can't just shut them out, any more than I can stop breathing and decide never to breathe again. So I remember. The good things, of course, are things I really want to remember. The... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Why it is important to know your family health history: 1 of 5
Since I know a part of my family's health history, I can watch for signs of certain diseases, and I can also make sure my children know what to look for. Past generations didn't know to write things down, and they quite often ended up with the same symptoms and diseases. With all the information available today, why anyone wo... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Relaxing hobbies for women: 1 of 5
Most women, in our mothers' days, had little time for hobbies, but they still found time to do things that relaxed them. For instance, most of them knew how to sew, and would sometimes have "sewing bees" or quilting parties. The sewing bees were days set aside, possibly once a week or once a month, to get several ladies toget... More..