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I am a simple girl at heart. I have always enjoyed writing from childhood. I have degrees in Business Finance and work for a major bank corporation in which I am an accounts specialist and auditor. I have two nine year old children. Though they are not biological

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A pet mystery: 1 of 38
The Puppy in the Window "Abby , come get it!" Chrystal shouted as she sat down the Labradors food bowl. "Oh where is that dog, she was just here ten minutes ago. Her leg is broken so I know that she could not have jumped this fence!" Chrystal began frantically looking around and calling out for the dog. "Hey!" came a strange... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Ways to calm down after an argument: 10 of 69
The exact words out of my pastor during my marriage counseling were, " The best way to calm down an argument is to argue naked. When you find yourself in the middle of an argument, just take your clothes off." This sounded so corny a year and a half ago, but in reality it has simply quenched many heated moments in my home. T... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The world changes when people change: 6 of 34
They Made The Difference Several years ago, he discovered the path to go. Uprooting his family from their cozy nest, moved them several states away to be blessed. The preacher felt Gods leading, nothing altered his proceeding. Many hours later arrived they, in a small town so far away. He knelt on his knees and bowed his hea... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) If children behave badly, who's to blame: Parents or child?: 31 of 103
There is really no debate about this one. If a child behaves badly whether at home, school, or in public, it is without a doubt the parents fault. I have seen behavior blamed on video games that teach children to act like raging fighters that have no respect for society or rules. But I ask. Do you blame it on the video game?... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Writing humor: 2 of 6
Tripping over matchbox cars, tumbling and making a bruise, Old Saint Nick saw stars and a spilling apple juice. "That's it!" he exclaimed, "Now i'm really hot, and overly ashamed!" "This year i'm going on strike. I'm stealing all the goodies, wrapped presents, yes even Billy's new bike." In the chimney I will poop, in the st... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics Best Fitball exercises: 2 of 5
Fitball Exercising Created in the early 1960's by European therapists, Fitballs were initially used for rehabilitation of children with neurological disorders and patients in need of back strengthening. Beginning in the 1990's these 50 to100 centimeter latex round balls began proving effective in improving many other facets ... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise (Other) The best sports workout: 2 of 5
Exercising with Sports Participating in a sporting activity such as basketball, swing dancing or even swimming can not only burn a huge number of calories, but can also provide health and social benefits. To top it off, sports are fun, include a variety of movements and motions and present the opportunity to boost self confi... More..
Relationships & Family > Online Dating Internet dating: Love on the web: 22 of 48
Internet Love I was tired, so tired of meeting losers and ending up in relationships going no where. In fact, I had completely given up hope of finding anyone to spend the rest of my life with. "Lets face it," I said to myself late one cold and icy night in January , " Who in their right mind would hit on me when they see a ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Faithfulness: 15 of 32
The room is spinning and I don't know why. I've just been sitting and looking inside. The person I found I don't want to be. Lord show me mercy and wrap your arms around me. Father hold me so tight even with all your might and promise to love and forgive me tonight. Come into my life. Lord I beg you to stay. This temple is b... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Symptoms and treatment of urinary tract infection: 11 of 20
Urinary tracts consist of the following organs that both create and provide the output of your urine: your bladder, ureters, kidneys and urethras. On a regular day to day basis your urine is free of germs, micro-organisms and other bacteria's. Urinary tract infections begin with bacteria attaching itself to the opening of th... More..