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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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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Thank you to my friends: 2 of 27
Expressing appreciation is such an easy, natural thing to do. The depth of my appreciation however, is not quite so simple. I am taking advantage of this topic to say thank you to a group of friends that literally came to my rescue.It was 1989 and I was involved in a serious car accident. The accident alone was difficult but ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Memorable people who have touched our lives: 4 of 53
We are a community of people who thrive on the relationships in our lives. Our relationships bring us joy, happiness and sometime, even pain. We allow ourselves to experience these emotions because without taking the risk, our lives are empty and lonely. The people in our lives complete us. I believe when we love, we get so m... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights The power of hope: 1 of 13

Today in America, we are in a place where Hope has taken on new meaning. We reach deep in our souls to believe that our country can heal and move forward to a place of true community. The power of this Hope builds an excitement in our future and gives us motivation to participate in the process. Hope gives us powerful possibi... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Things to avoid saying, or doing, as you help others handle grief: 1 of 13
People say many things simply because they do not know how to cope with the grief or shock a family member or friend is enduring. It is a difficult and emotional time for all involved and I hope these suggestions will help you feel prepared as you support your loved ones when they indeed need you the most. Avoid saying things... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips What children need from their parents: 3 of 36
From infancy to adulthood, parents need and want to provide many things for their children. Of course, the basic needs are food, clothing and shelter. We offer these basic things as part of our responsibilities as parents. We accept this and work hard to afford them these basic needs. The greatest needs our children have are ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Nightmare vacations: 2 of 24
It could be the location, the weather or just the wrong choice at the wrong time but one nightmare vacation is enough to last a lifetime. Looking back over those nightmare vacations is a learning curve and makes up part of who we are and what we learned, not just about the vacation but about ourselves as well.Newly married wi... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Preparing your child for the first dental visit: 2 of 24
A child's first dental appointment should be a fun, positive experience. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that a child's first appointment should be when the first tooth erupts. "First visit by first birthday" is the rule of thumb by the American Dental Association.Having worked in the dental field for o... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life How to build harmonious families: 2 of 24
The best place to begin building a harmonious family is to be a harmonious couple. The parents will set the tone for the family relationships. We show mutual respect for one another, we express our love with words and hugs. We laugh together and work together. It begins with us and reflects on the entire family. The truth is,... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Daily ways to give thanks: 1 of 12
True gratitude begins, when we make the effort each day, to count our blessings. Having an attitude of gratitude lifts the spirit immediately. This feeling will stay with you throughout the day and your good mood will surely affect those around you.Take notice of the little things, such as all green lights on your way to work... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) Can you teach a teen to resist peer pressure all of the time?: 1 of 12
We cannot teach our teens to resist peer pressure all of the time. They are young, easily influenced and just beginning to discover themselves. Keeping the lines of communication open, offering consistent guidance and support will hopefully be the balance they need to be strong and secure teenagers. We begin at an early age t... More..