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I learned the craft of writing in 2006 and have enjoyed a new career since then. I took a course with Long Ridge Writing School Primarily (and recommend it to anyone). I write articles for publishing, however I have learned to write short

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Childhood memories: 4 of 292

Christmas in a World at War Holidays for both the servicemen and their families during World War II were not the same in 1941 to 1945. Those who served across the world in two wars: in Europe and in Japan. Hearts were lonely and income was limited for most families at home waiting for their men to return. Hearts were also lo...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Feelings: 28 of 747

A CHILD'S FEAR AND LOSS She lay in Grandmother's feather bed. Her thoughts focused on happy nights. Smothered in many feathers' warmth She felt safe and truly loved By grandparents just down the hall While the comfort of the bed held her close. Her life changed when old and cruel Uncle Joe moved in, some said from jail. Prec...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Dark stories: 60 of 613

JUST LIKE MAMA "The gruesome reports on the radio, even on NBC, will cause everybody in the county to know about the Calhouns-more than they need to know," said Ernestine Calhoun. "And, they'll come, and more reporters too," responded Frances. "Remember, this is the most horrendous happening in the county since the school bu...
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Approving same sex marriage: 8 of 77

Gay men and lesbians seek relationships and commitment that are stable and lasting. Those who find a mate, called significant other' or life partner,' desire to continually develop the best relationship that is possible. There are few, if any, counselors in any community who are available to assist these individuals and coup...
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Are people born gay?: 6 of 52

Homosexuals are born gay as is being proven by many research projects. There is a specific change on a specific gene that is present on gays but not on heterosexuals. When smell tests have been given, gay men overwhelmingly choose fragrances associated with men while lesbians choose fragrances associated with women. Research...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Memories: 16 of 98

BROOMCORN JONNIES AND ITCHING KIDS My mother was called, "the best broomcorn jonnie in the county." Broomcorn jonnies were the field workers who cut the heads of broomcorn in the fields. Usually the same group of broomcorn jonnies went from one farmer's field to another until all the broomcorn was harvested. In the 1940's, b...
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Determining the one true god: 3 of 18

God is the same God in all religions and cultures. Every group of people from almost a half a million years ago (per archaeological findings) has had within their own being, the awareness that the someone who created them was so great that they needed to worship from within their being/spirit/heart to the Being. The Spirit, ...
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Should the right to create laws on gay marriage reside at the state level or the federal level?: 2 of 10

The right to create laws on gay marriage should reside at the federal level. Some states never change laws to ensure that all citizens receive their constitutional rights as proven before the 1960's battle for the civil rights of African Americans, especially in the South. Certain states, because of their biblica...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Chronic depression & suicide: 1 of 5

I’m at the bottom of a deep, dark tunnel and the small opening at the top is getting farther and farther away. It’s a cold place. I have no strength to call out for help. My mind doesn’t seem to work and I can’t think of how to get back to my little 4-year-old Beverly or 12 and l3 ye...
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism Where to find help for addictions and alcoholism: 1 of 5

There is help for addicts of drugs and alcohol in every community of the United States of America. Since two men, Bill W. and Dr. Bob, met and became sober, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings have taken place across the country as well as across the world. Additionally, Narcotics Anonymous and other groups h...