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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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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 toge... More..
Sciences > Sciences (Other) Top ten greatest inventions of all time: 8 of 38
I'm sure that many people would say that the greatest invention ever is the internet or the computer. However, I might not put either one of them in the top ten. But I know what my number one invention of all time would be: the wheel. Yes, the wheel. The caveman who first used the wheel made most of our later inventions poss... More..
Jobs & Careers > Jobs & Careers (Other) Tips for getting through mundane tasks at work: 4 of 19
Since most jobs involve some mundane tasks, it behooves us all to know some ways to get through those tasks. And to get through them as quickly, but as accurately, as possible. So let's look at some things we can do to get through those tasks that just bore us to tears! One thing to do is to choose the task you hate the most... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing The difference between an ordinary letter and an e-mail: 14 of 66
I'd have to say that there are several differences between an ordinary letter and an e-mail. Of course, most people will be able to tell you some differences; I may not have any new ideas. But I thought I'd share what I think. The very first difference, and the one most people will say, is that an ordinary letter comes to yo... More..
Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) Federal government economic stimulus deal: How will you spend your rebate check?: 11 of 51
That "economic stimulus deal" is something that most of us can use. Of course, we all know that the people who voted that deal into being are also going to get their share, regardless of the way the bill was worded. So what will we do with our money? I'd love to be able to say that every penny of it is going into savings, be... More..
Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) Finding the artist in all of us: 10 of 46
Many of us think of an artist as one who draws or paints pictures. However, the greater definitive use of the word "artist" refers to someone who is considered at least basically proficient in one of more fields, not necessarily in the field of the arts. So I could use the greater definition to describe my husband as an arti... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Precious memories: 7 of 32
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 - I remember. I remember...hand-me-down clothes, and rummage-sale shoes - The Progressive Farmer, and weeks-old ne... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Mother-in-Law: 4 of 17
Mothers and Mothers-in-Law A mother doesn't have to be a wife, But she's the one who gave you life. Mothers-in-law, on the other hand, Come ready-made when your marry your man. Mothers should nurture and support your dreams, Or give you a push when you run out of steam Mothers-in-law don't have to give love, But may give sup... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Brothers & sisters: 13 of 54
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 t... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss What to do when someone dies and there was no time for good-byes: 31 of 128
I've only had the opportunity to "say goodbye" to one person in my entire life. That was a nephew, who knew that his time was close the last time I visited him. My daughter and her children had come with me, and while they visited with him, I visited with his wife. She told me that he hadn't said a word for over a week, even... More..