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I've always wanted to write. I took a few classes, but something always got in the way so I never was able to pursue it. A few weeks ago, while searching for topics on creative writing on the Internet, I came across Helium. I started submitting articles and

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Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss How to support a friend who is grieving: 26 of 67
She called this morning. We both knew it was inevitable, but that certainly didn't make it any easier. "He died at 3A.M. this morning. He's with the angels now. They're taking good care of him, I'm sure," she said. Katie was talking about her 9yr. old grandson Brandon, who was suffering from a rare genetic illness. He had be... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Things I honestly believe: 16 of 41
I honestly believe it takes your whole lifetime to become who you eventually are meant to be. When I was a child, under the guidance of my parents, I thought they were supreme. Everything they said and did was exactly the way it was suppose to be. When I became a teenager, like many teenagers, I thought my parents didn't kno... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inspirational: 186 of 473
I Made It The roads were rough The hills were steep Many times I fell I had to pick up the pieces and start all over again I Made It I look out the window I see the snowy trees A chipmunk scampers by Oh, the beauty of nature I Made It I'm at peace with myself Many years it took to find that peace Lots of trials and tribulati... More..
Arts & Humanities > US History (Other) Famous people from Minnesota: 2 of 5
Famous people from Minnesota When I first looked at writing about famous people in Minnesota, I didn't know if I could find enough people who would fit into this category. Once my thoughts started to wander into Minnesota history though, I found more then enough people who were famous from this great state I myself have call... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Products Household uses for petroleum jelly: 2 of 5
There are many, many uses for petroleum jelly, often called by its more popular name, Vaseline. There are other names for this product, but Vaseline seems to be the most popular one, I have found. Some of the more common uses I have found for it are: 1. Shine patent-leather shoes. The luster stays longer if you polish them w... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Money-saving strategies for shopping luxury goods: 11 of 27
I love to shop and don't know many women who don't. There's nothing like a good bargain.I'm always looking for ways to save money and look smart at the same time. Lately, I've been doing a lot of my shopping online. I like to shop online because of the price of the gas that I need to put in my vehicle to get to the local sto... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) What does "home" mean to you?: 25 of 60
"Home" to me means my present living situation. It's where I come after I've worked all day. It's where I come after I've been on a fabulous vacation. "Home" is where we spend the holidays with family and friends, or maybe just by ourselves. We may leave our "home" for awhile and go elsewhere, but at days end, we always retu... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Childhood memories: 171 of 391
Childhood Memories The one room schoolhouse Laura Ingalles Wilder Books Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve Santa's visits to the farmhouse While we attended church services Another new baby That makes number nine Snowstorms on the prairie Sometimes lasting for days These are the good memories I carry from my childhood past Yes, ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Possible reasons for leaving a current job: 25 of 53
There could be several reasons for leaving your current job, among them, you're just not satisfied with it anymore. A word of caution though, make sure you will be able to get along without your current job until something better comes along, if it hasn't already, when you leave. Here are some reasons for possibly leaving a ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Blessed: 30 of 63
Blessed Where do I began I look out the window and see the falling snow I'm blessed to have a window to look out of My home is not under some bridge, like the homeless souls Blessed I have healthy children and grandchildren However noisy they become at times An eight year old lies in bed totally helpless He must rely on some... More..