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Words can touch a hurting soul, bring laughter to our lives and give us the opportunity to share a tiny bit of ourselves with one another. My passion for writing sat idle while raising my family. Now that the "empty nest" has become a reality, I decided it

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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Create your life list: 2 of 90
A life list is a wonderful and practical way to achieve many of your hopes and dreams. Making a conscious effort to recognize the things you want to accomplish will give you more direction and opportunity. Age has nothing to do with making a life list. You can be a teen, young adult or middle age to consider what you have don... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice How to be a good friend: 1 of 39
There are many wonderful qualities we can share with others to be a good, loyal and compassionate friend. To be a friend, one needs to give kind consideration and treat the friend with respect and value. A friend will be consistent, supportive and bring joy to one another. They will be considerate of him/her and offer... More..
Other What to say to the world in your 15 minutes of fame: 3 of 116
This is a perfect opportunity, to share some insights with the people of this amazing world. Fifteen minutes? It may not seem like much time, but an opportunity like this may never come my way again! It is time for each and every one of us to accept responsibility for the mess our world is in. Let's work together and make a d... More..
Other Human imperfection: 4 of 142
Human imperfections permit us to have faults and make mistakes. In a perfect world, we would not judge others nor have prejudices. Learning to tolerate and accept one another is something to aspire for. Being human is not only an excuse for our imperfections but also something we all have in common. We are all imperfect. Ther... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills How to say "no" without feeling badly: 1 of 33
To avoid conflict in our lives, it is often easier to say "yes" than to say "no". Refusing someone causes us to feel guilty and selfish. We want to go along with the request to avoid conflict and to make those around us happy. However, saying "yes" all the time will build resentment and give us a sense that we no longer ha... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Best ways to save money: 2 of 64
There are many practical ways to save money in these tough, economic times. Be smart and attentive to your finances and you will be able to find many ways to save money. Make saving a priority and watch your money grow! The most important thing you can do for your self, your family and your future is to begin a savings prog... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Things to be thankful for: 1 of 28
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, this is a perfect time to reflect on the things we are most thankful for in our life. These are difficult economic times and troubled days in our world. If we take a step back and consider what is positive in our lives, we will not only benefit our own selves, but those around us as w... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spirituality (Other) Reflections: The power of faith: 1 of 24
I was sixteen years old, the youngest of four girls and the only one living at home. I had lived in Florida all my life and suddenly my parents told me we were moving to the Midwest. My three older sisters stayed in Florida. Alone, frightened and angry I unwillingly moved with my parents. The summer before this move, I met so... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Helium.com: 1 of 22
For several years now, I have been involved in a book club. Reading the book is an important aspect of being a part of this group, and since I have joined Helium I must admit, I am two months behind! I explain to the group, "I must read and rate articles on Helium so I can maintain the stars I have worked so hard to obtain.' ... More..
Travel > Vacations Best vacation destinations: 4 of 85
Bright sun, miles of white sandy beaches and warm gulf waters greet you in this fabulous Florida destination. Siesta Key is on the southern gulf coast of Florida and a visit to this paradise will entice you to return time and time again. This beautiful place will enable you to step away from the everyday stress and hassle... More..