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I'm actually jumping in full speed... As for my experience, Well, I have contributed to company Newsletters on topics such as State Subsidized Child Care Programs, and Family and Child Development. I've also written many resume's and cover letters. The writing

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Politics, News & Issues > Death Penalty Are murder sentences fair: 3 of 18
Due to the fact that there are no two cases exactly the same it is hard to really answer this titled question "Are Murder Sentences Fair"? I will do my best to answer this in my own opinion.Over the past several months, I have learned that our judicial system is not fair. I had always suspected this due to media coverage. I'v... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Regret: 55 of 300
I worry about what you will do with your life,It appears you have so much strife.You've made bad decisions and for that it breaks my heart,Your decisions have nearly torn our family apart.I know it hurts you being forced to stay there,As your mother it is a total nightmare.I don't know if you realize it yet,I'm hoping you rea... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues Best friends: When friendship fails: 5 of 26
My "Forever" Friend is no longer Forever....I miss her more each and everyday.As I sit and think of the people in my life that has come and gone and those that remain present it makes me sad. We all have friends that come and go.We have all had those we called our "Best Friends" we grew up with them through our school years. ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The truth about love: 5 of 24
The Truth about Love. Is there is a very thin line between love and hate. One minute you can love a person and then the next minute hate takes over. The word Love means something different for so many and can really create a huge debate.It can be the cause of many heartache and tears and it can cause much happiness through th... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain from love: 228 of 917
WHY?I sit and wonder why,I wonder all the time.Why life has to be this way...It's a game and we all have to play.If we want to go to heaven when we die,We all have to try to unify.People make mistakes, Lord knows I've made a few,One of the biggest was when I thought I fell out of love with you.Since I let you go,I've come to ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Expressing thoughts: 10 of 40
MY RIGHT TO JOURNAL...Reflecting on feelings and privacy issues.The leaves are slowly swaying as the breeze touches them. The reflection of sunlight peeking through the trees reminds me of someone peeking through the pages of my journal. Though at the time is a window to my heart. I haven't removed the curtain for anyone to s... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting Why grandparents should not interfere with parenting their grandchildren: 9 of 31
In today's world; conflict within families in regards to raising the children has become a big issue in many households. With so many single parent homes many are relying on the grandparents for help with the grandchildren. It is a very hard to know the difference on what is actually helping and what is interfering.There are ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Holding your tongue: 6 of 20
Although she feels out of control, holding her tongue is what she has to do.Those untrusting feeling come rushing in only because she really loves you.Being gone for almost two weeks and wandering where you've beenBut she doesn't want to nag so the questions she holds in.You sense an attitude and jump on a defense,So what is ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Learning: 12 of 38
As I look in the mirror, Who do I see?Is that really an image of me?Who is that stranger looking back from the mirror?If that's suppose to be me, I sure look much older.I see the lines on her face,It looks like her youth has been erased.Is it to late to learn to take life as it comes.For we all have to deal with the outcome.B... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Obama or McCain? The choice gets more difficult as election day nears: 3 of 9
History in the Making "2008" and it's leaving me stumped....Here I sit with only 1 1/2 hours to go before I leave my place of employment to venture out to those extremely long lines at the voting polls. For the first time ever I am still pondering on who to cast my vote. Never before have I had such mixed feelings about the p... More..