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I learned the craft of writing in 2006 and have enjoyed a new career since then. Primarily I write articles for publishing, however I have learned to write short stories as well. I am a mother and grandmother who spent my childhood in rural Oklahoma in the

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Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Determining the one true god: 1 of 33
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, ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Feelings: 25 of 818
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... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Are people born gay?: 9 of 102
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... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Anne: 1 of 11
Anne, is a feminine name that developed from the name, Hannah, Samuel's mother in the book of Samuel of the Old Testament, and in the New Testament for a woman known as a prophetess. Hannah was the name of an 18th century empress of Russia. As Anna, it was the name of the main character in Anna Karenina, a book by Tolstoy ab... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Dark stories: 62 of 662
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... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Should we approve of same sex marriage?: 19 of 145
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... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction What is considered a 'bad home life': 7 of 43
This is a true experience in my life. DADDY'S SHOTGUN It was like sitting in a giant ice block in a shadowy room. I was freezing-cold and dark fear surrounded me and filled my body and soul. I can still hear my little brother crying and begging, "Daddy, please don't shoot Mama. Please don't." His words spoke my thoughts and ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Memories: 17 of 102
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... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Incest and the innocent child: 5 of 29
TOUCHED TO TEARS FOR YEARS One Woman's True Story of Manipulation and Molestation as a Child "I'm fifty-five years old, and the hole in my soul is as big as it was when I was ten," Sue said with tears trickling down her face as her fists clinched. "Why does it still plague me? Why can't I get over it?" During the next year o... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Childhood memories: 57 of 308
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... More..