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Jenny is a writer and high school English teacher who is engaged to the love of her life, Rashieme. She is the proud mother of Kaliah Rose, the most energetic two-year-old in the entire universe. When she's not going crazy planning her wedding, Jenny enjoys

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a loved one: 136 of 599
BirthdayNo party hats or balloonsNo cake or ice cream on this dayNot one present, not one cardEven though this should be your birthday.No diapers to be changed,No waking to feed you in the nightNo first smiles, no first stepsNo crib, and no night light.But this should be your birthday.No smiling friends or familyNo "It's a gi... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Death of a loved one: 39 of 136
My Dad could never remember our birthdays. And sometimes he did the stuff that the parenting magazines say not to do: He encouraged competition between me and my brothers, started heated debates about who was the best roller hockey goalie or who was doing better in school. He'd often forget the names of our friends or signifi... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Wedding dress ideas for a beach wedding: 4 of 13
Picture sparkling blue water, warm golden rays of sun, the feel of the white sand tickling your toes. As you say I do, all of nature seems to agree with you when you have your wedding on the beach.That is, of course, unless you've decided to wear a 30 pound wedding gown with a chapel-length train.Getting married on the beach ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Tips for avoiding relationship strain while planning a wedding: 4 of 13
Ahh, wedding planning and men... when you are in the midst of hunting down a florist or pulling your hair out over what music to play during the ceremony, the following question might cross your mind: Why did he ask you to marry him if he cares nothing about the wedding?He proposed to you. You love him, you need him, you're g... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Dating someone with depression: 10 of 22
I know a little something about dating someone with depression. I know because I am someone with depression.Depression is a real, treatable medical disorder. Forms, causes, and severity of depression vary greatly, just as symptoms can manifest themselves in many different ways. I've been treated several times in the past for ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Where to find discount designer wedding dresses online: 2 of 4
Online shopping has made virtually everything easier, and this can include selecting a great designer wedding dress at a fabulous price. However, just like with any major purchase, you'll want to make sure that you are purchasing from a reputable site. Furthermore, you'll want to place your order plenty of time in advance so ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Ways to eliminate nausea during pregnancy: 13 of 23
If you're reading this article, chances are you've already discovered that "morning sickness" is a misleading term. Morning sickness can strike at any time, day or night, and can be so severe that you might be wondering what you were thinking when you decided to get pregnant.The vast majority of expecting mothers experience s... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Bridesmaid dress ideas for a beach wedding: 7 of 12
Wanna get married barefoot on the sand? Go for it. Beach weddings are a beautiful expression of your love, complete with nature's greatest wonder depicting the perfect backdrop for you and your beloved to exchange your vows. Of course, beach weddings require a slightly different take on wedding attire, as the beach comes comp... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Bridesmaid dress ideas for a casual wedding: 3 of 5
Casual weddings are wonderful for tons of reasons-you're not stuck adhering to stuffy traditions, for one. This can be especially liberating when you are dressing your bridal party.It used to be that many women dreaded being named bridesmaids, largely because they were asked to purchase an extremely expensive dress that many ... More..
Education > College Study Tips The benefits and drawbacks of using Wikipedia to research your college papers: 2 of 3
As a former college English Instructor, I can tell you that when it comes to pros and cons of using Wikipedia to research your college papers, there are definately more cons than pros.Wikipedia can be a helpful place to begin your research, but that's all it should be-a jumping off point for you to become familiar with your t... More..