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I live in Unadilla New York with my children and two cats.

I began writing at an early age and have since won awards, published several poems and recently published two chapbooks of poetry. I am in the process of publishing my first novel and am working on

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Rock-bottom: 5 of 22
Alone in the dark down in the dirt in a pile of bones he lay. There was no where to turn and no one to blame. There were no angels come to carry him home, and there were no heroes to fight for his honor. There was dirt on his skin and bruises on his soul He wept for the mother he never thanked. He wept for the wife he never ... More..
Relationships & Family > Acquaintances & Co-Workers Weird neighbors stories: 8 of 35
The kids and I had just gotten settled into the bottom half of a lovely Victorian home that a family friend, Javin, was renting out. He said the upstairs was empty and needed work, but possibly in a few months he could renovate it and let us use the entire house. I was smitten with the sweeping windows and original architect... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Styles Girls: How to achieve an emo hair style: 6 of 26
An in your face mane is the lion's pride and a righteous flip is an emo chic's statement. To achieve that critical, edgy look the right cut is needed. It's best not to do it yourself unless you know what you're doing or you're just re angling your bangs in between cuts. (Be careful with that, too. Less is more where hair's c... More..
Autos > Autos (Other) Should Hummers be outlawed for road travel?: 6 of 26
This is America, the land of the free. Outlawing Hummers for road travel makes America seem a little less free. Eighteen-wheelers aren't outlawed, why should Hummers be? If someone can first afford the Hummer and second the gas, then let them drive it! They paid for it. Hummers on the road are not to blame for the problems i... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Self help: Creating your reality: 4 of 17
Wherever you are right now, no matter how it may appear, you can choose to create your own reality. After all, reality is your version of the truth, isn't it? And whatever you tell yourself is true, you are apt to believe aren't you? You can do your own experiment. Get some paper and record the results. Begin by telling your... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Learning to drive: 4 of 17
My first time behind the wheel was nerve wracking. I wasn't afraid of the road or other cars but my father scared the life out of me. He would randomly yell out for me to stop or watch it for no reason. He would inform me that a few miles up the road there would a farm and instruct me to watch out for loose cows. Hitting a c... More..
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism Adult Children of Alcoholics: Long-term effects: 6 of 25
Not to mention the development of a keen sixth sense, the ability to foresee needs and be perpetually alert, the adult child of an alcoholic can suffer from other long-term effects. Many enter into dysfunctional relationships and friendships because that's what is comfortable and familiar to them. Adult children of alcoholic... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Should US citizens focus less on material wealth and more on quality of life?: 11 of 45
The quality of life depends, to some degree, on gaining material things and wealth. No amount of wealth or material will make someone happy with their life if they do not treasure it to begin with. If someone is truly grateful for all that they are, and all that they have, they will be able to appreciate how acquiring wealth... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor What they don't tell you about childbirth: 15 of 60
During childbirth you have to deliver a baby and a placenta. Delivering the placenta is not as in depth as the baby, but close. I don't remember anyone mentioning this to me. I do remember thinking I had surprisingly delivered twins and wondered why the doctor had placed one in a large, metal container. He carried it around ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy Can meditation lead to a better relationship?: 6 of 24
Do you wish you had more quality time with your partner? Does it seem like you're drifting apart? As relationships age we tend to let them run on autopilot. We begin to assume that our loved ones know what we want and how we feel. We are hurt and become angry because it seems our needs are being ignored and we are being take... More..