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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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Relationships & Family > Married Life The importance of marital longevity: 2 of 16
We all envision the "live happily ever after" for ourselves when we meet that one special person, fall in love and get married. We want to be happy, content and experience the longevity of staying married to this person for a lifetime. For many couples, marriage comes easy. They believe they married their best friend and expe... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Archives Christmas 2008: How to give to others even if you have less money: 1 of 8

Giving more sometimes costs less. It doesn't cost a dime to give from the heart, and often we forget the significance of this kind of giving. Christmas is about giving and in these difficult economical times, your time can be needed and appreciated and more valuable than expensive gifts. The Christmas Spirit is truly about gi... More..
Education > College Life Parent adjustments as children leave for college: 1 of 8
For 18 years, we knew this day would come quickly and preparing my son for college was the priority. Little did I know I should have spent as much time preparing this transition for my husband and myself. What a wonderful opportunity this was for him and I was proud and excited. Being a mom has taken on a life of itself for m... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication (Other) Sharing personal experiences that may benefit others: 5 of 39
June 23, 1989 was the day I learned that life was not all about me. This day gave me a greater appreciation for my family, my friends and my life. A lesson I was not aware I needed to learn, but none-the-less changed the way I viewed my existence. I should and could have died, but here I am to share this experience and the le... More..
Jobs & Careers > Employers What are the traits of a good employer?: 2 of 15
The success of a business not only depends on the ability of the employees but on the attitude and positive traits of the person in charge. A strong work ethic is essential and it builds confidence in the employees, the customer, client or patient. These traits will make a good employer, a great one.*RespectAn employer who sh... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Death of a loved one: 19 of 136
The moment I heard of his death, I knew it was suicide. He was my friend and I knew immediately he took his own life. He had not made any threats or attempts prior to this night; however, he carried his depression openly. We had known each other for many years, meeting at church and serving on committees together. As couples ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Jobs & Careers (Other) Does a college degree really pay off: 2 of 14
In this highly competitive society we live in, a college education with a completed degree is indeed helpful. Things have changed in the past twenty years and having your degree gives you that edge you may need when beginning your career. Most professional careers require a college degree. This degree may seem like "just a... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Assessing your life and finding balance: 1 of 7
The necessary balance we are trying to achieve is one of life's greatest challenges. When we put our relationships first and are happy in love, everything else tends to fall into place. We all need and want to find the perfect balance in our lives, which will bring us true peace, contentment and happiness. To achieve this pr... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Bonding My youngest son: 1 of 7
My youngest son is a man now. He is attending college and is attempting to pursue his dream. A good-looking, sensitive and easygoing person, he is someone you would like to know. He makes others laugh just being who he is, sometimes lazy, often forgetful and always willing to do what others ask of him.My youngest son learned ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Moments that change your life: 34 of 234
In a split instant, the lives of thousands of students, faculty and families changed forever.The moment he walked into the lecture hall, the gunman fired into the crowd killing five students and wounded dozens of others before taking his own life. I have two sons that attend Northern Illinois University. My youngest son calle... More..