Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The house at the end of the lane

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The old Cotton wood tree shadowing my life, and that of my front yard. When I was a child I used to live at the end of the block where once stood an old tall Cotton wood tree. This tree would reach high into the sky and its many limbs, which seemed like arms reached high into the sky. I always loved that cotton wood tree. In ... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I dare you

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I dare you to walk away from this wonderful life, when you once was my lover and my wife. This is a very big commitment that you made to me, my heart, my love you said you would always be. I was always there for you to see, for you to share a love you know with wholesome care. Many days and many nights we did share and I thou... More..

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The passing of time

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Sounds of laughter fills my ears, tears of joy fills my eyes. I often spend time with my Grandchildren and they are mostly what make my life fun. I am a Grandfather of 8 and this is the time that makes life great. On the days when there is no school we jump and play, to pass the time away. This makes me feel young as if I was... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Memories

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True friends will always share; true friends will alwaysbe there. Time may go and time may pass, but truefriendship will last and last. Friends can take your heartand feel it close and hold it within and this is surely afriend. Friends may not share much time together, becausethey can't, but true friends will never forget the... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Feeling lost

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Lost in a FogAt first, I felt us destined to be, stars glittered,and planets raced across the sky. I looked at themoon and I could see the image of you and me anddreamed our life together would forever be. Somethinghappened along the way, the stars no longer glitter,the planets only die. Now I look at the moon and Ican faintl... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Is giving up a child for adoption giving or selfish?

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I think it is very unselfish to give up a child if you cannot care for your child or if you do not want your child for any reason. My son is adopted and there was a time in my life, when my wife and I were having difficulty in or lives having a children. My wife was very stressed and unhappy because of failing pregnancies, an... More..

Education > Education (Other) Should children have cell phones at school?

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I do not think a child should have a cell phone in school. I have a grandson that wants a cell phone but has no one to call except his friends. His parents say no and I agree with them completely. My grandson calls his mother 10 times a day when is home and interrupts her at work with silly issues or problems. He has been tol... More..

Home & Garden > Lawn Deciding between a gas or electric lawn mower

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My thoughts, versus gas and electric are coming from a person that have used and sold gas and electric lawn equipment. I managed my own landscaping business and from the stand point of gas versus electric, gas is far more powerful then electric but much of a maintenance nightmare. It is more expensive to run a gas lawn mower ... More..

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