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"Writing and Breathing are one in the same to me, I need both of them to live." M. Jeanette Mays

I am a mother/daughter/sister/aunt and friend. I work as a nurse, for the moment, but God made me to be a writer and that is what I am and that is what I will always

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Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Birthday party games that won't bore the kids: 3 of 24
Need Party Entertainment? Grab Your Socks!Are you racking your brain trying to figure out how to entertain a room full of children on a low budget? You've got your hot dogs, cake, ice cream and punch, but what are you going to do to keep them busy? Try running to your sock drawer! You'll be amazed at all the creative things y... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Confused by love: 45 of 311
Blind SidedI never saw you coming.Of course, at first, you didn't even existIn my worldAnd when you did, you didn't.Now..My thoughts are of you in the morningYou sit on my heart at noonAnd haunt my twilight sleep.I have never seen more than a facsimileOf you physical presence,The words I have heard from your lipsHave been cor... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Perception, gratitude and inner power: 3 of 18
This Time, Don't Let Go!This morning, after taking my daughter to school, I stopped and checked my mail. There was the normal "trash", a bill and a couple of things I wasn't sure what they were. Once I got inside, sat down at my desk and started opening letters amazing things started to happen. The first letter held my new ch... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Self reflection: 6 of 33
Chapter One I had waited for this morning since the day my husband left my home, knowing he was no longer welcome in my presence. I just completed working twenty-seven nights straight at the hospital, taking one day off in the middle to drive most of my belongings to my apartment in California ten days before today. For the p... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Loss of innocence: 8 of 36
Led Into the Light: Prologue: January 26, 1992, Super Bowl Sunday. He wouldn't notice she was gone until it was too late. Today was the day of his annual Super bowl party. If she remembered correctly, like he would let her forget, the Washington Redskins were playing against the Buffalo Bills. January 26, this would be the da... More..
Relationships & Family > First Dates Ideas for a first date: 3 of 12
Have a Romantic picnic-Vegetarian Style!It's summer time and time to grab out the old picnic basket! With the ideas below, you can throw together a meatless picnic in no time!When you are planning a picnic, especially a romantic picnic it is always good to truly plan it and not just throw some food in a cooler and go. Invest ... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Suspense: 70 of 180
SaddleBagsPrologue: The remnants of the brilliant, golden light disappeared into the wind as the lone figure vanished into the moonlit southwestern desert. I believe that I have been a writer since the day that I was born. What others would consider the "starving artist" life of a writer had become a cherished way of life to ... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Facts & Resources The beauty in ants: 2 of 4
Solve Your Ant Problem while Helping the Ants!Summer is back and so are the ants. Here's what you can do...They're back!I was in my bathroom drying my hair and happened to notice two ants crawling around on the floor. It was at that moment that I realized it was truly summer. Not twelve hours later, I walked into the kitchen ... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness How to date your spouse: 20 of 39
16 Nice Things You can do for Your Husband:Here is a short list of nice things that'll make him happy.Everyone needs to know that they are valued and loved for who they are. This is especially important when you are married. When you take the time to show see what is important to another person and follow through with providi... More..
Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs Perennial fruits and vegetables: Backyard gardens that keep giving back: 3 of 5
Can't Grow a Garden in Your Apartment? Think Again!Is your green thumb itching? Are you dying for home grown vegetables? Don't let living in an apartment stop you!Feed the NeedWhen I was living in Oregon, I had planted my first garden in a huge back yard, which grew wonderfully. We had a huge lettuce bed, corn, herbs, tomatoe... More..