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I have had several different types of jobs in the past, administrative, editing, designing marketing brochures and newsletters, etc. But, writing has always been my favorite pastime and my personal outlet. I have been through difficult as well as wonderful

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Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts Failing marriages: When to call it quits, and when to give it another try: 1 of 29
Failing Marriages. When to call it quits and when to give it another try.My husband is my best friend, my knight in shining armor, and the love of my life. I still feel that way after 31 years of marriage, which in today's world is almost a miracle. Now for the bad news: for the first eight years of our marriage, I fought the... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a parent: 8 of 154
Poetry: Death of a ParentFor My MomAs I sit here by your bedside, I know you're slipping away.There's no way I can stop this, I know that you can't stay.I'd love to have you with me for just a little longerBut your need to go Home is growing ever stronger.I don't know how to tell you goodbye, I don't want to know.So I'll just... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My dad: 6 of 100
Poetry: My DadI Saw You Today. In Memory of My DadI saw you at the mountain lake,You were walking along the shore.Taking in all the beauty and peace,Not needing anything more.I saw you on the mountaintop,And you looked ready to fly.Your arms were raised above your head,Your eyes were on the sky.I saw you in the canyon,Standin... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills How to say "no" without feeling badly: 2 of 33
It sounds so simple, a word with just two letters, one tiny syllable, but it is one of the most difficult words we will ever learn to say with conviction. Think about how many times you have wanted to say it but didn't. Your head said NO, but your mouth said yes.There are many reasons why we don't say the word NO when we want... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals How to unlock your innate potential: 4 of 60
HOW TO UNLOCK YOUR INNATE POTENTIAL.We often hear people make comments about others such as, "He's just not living up to his potential." People sometimes make these comments without looking at the whole picture. There are usually reasons why a person isn't living up to higher standards. The main reasons are that even though e... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy How rising gas prices have affected your daily life: 7 of 92
The rising cost of gasoline, along with all of its residual effects, has motivated my husband and me to take a close look at not only the family budget, but also at how we conduct our day-to-day lives. We see now that we took for granted the fact that we have always enjoyed access to affordable fuel, and we are trying to corr... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Biographies Biography: Heath Ledger: 1 of 11
Heath Andrew Ledger appeared in nearly twenty films during his tragically short life. He was a talented actor and was the recipient of many awards including an Academy Award nomination, a Golden Globe, and a New York Film Critics' Circle Award. He starred in such memorable films as "10 Things I Hate About You," "Monster's Bal... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights 7 steps to becoming wise: 3 of 32
The 7 Steps to WisdomI hope that some day I will be able to consider myself wise, but I have not yet reached that goal. Therefore, in thinking about what makes a person wise, I first looked up the definition of wisdom in the dictionary. According to The American Heritage College Dictionary, wisdom is 1. an understanding of wh... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Best ways to minimize stress: 3 of 27
Best Ways To Relieve StressWhen the stresses of your family, household, job, and life's responsibilities in general start to chip away at your peace and serenity, short vacations are a great way to find some much needed relief. Unfortunately, most family budgets do not include the funds to take a trip when you're stressed.A w... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Tribute to my dad on Father's Day: 7 of 58
When Father's Day comes around this year, it will be almost two years since my dad passed away. I wrote the following thoughts the day after he died:My dad was an extraordinary man. With patience and wisdom beyond belief, he shaped countless lives, the lives of not only his own kids and grandkids, but also the lives of his fr... More..