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Proudly born, raised and educated in Massachusetts, I have now opted for the calm beauty of Coastal Southern Maine.

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Mother's Day without a mother: 1 of 27
Since my mothers death, I don't think too much about Mothers Day. Maybe it's too sad for me to celebrate. I see the cards in the stores and admit to tweaks of envy as I watch others choosing just the right words. All my friends still have their Moms and I notice how they try not to act excited about their plans involving thei... More..
Relationships & Family > Friends & Peers (Other) Should you interfere in a friend's unhealthy relationship?: 5 of 112
Ask yourself what will happen if you don't? Is it abusive, or condescending? When friends are involved in abusive relationships, I always voice my opinion. Years ago, when I helped keep a secret, a friend died. Now, I am known as a person who WILL intervene and NEVER stands by while someone tears down a friend. Unfortu... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Do you favor the 50 percent income tax increase proposed by Gov. Pat Quinn?: 1 of 21
Would anyone favor a 50% income tax increase? Pat Quinn, of Illinois, seems a tad disillusioned these days as he suggested a huge income tax hike. Maybe he means if we keep bailing out idiots we will end up paying another 50%, in order to keep the country running. I don't like the tax percentage I'm paying now. Some years I a... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Tips for first-time and infrequent travelers: 1 of 20
First time travelers are so excited about going away, safety isn't always in their minds until something bad happens. They pack all the right clothes for a destination they've researched. Maps and directions have been downloaded and printed. Travel reservations have been confirmed and reconfirmed. Soon, the happy vac... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: How I learned to live on less: 2 of 36
Who hasn't learned to live on less these days. With prices at an all time high, I dread going to the grocery store. I have had to cut out many of the items my family enjoys, just to keep the necessities in the fridge. I feel like a food ogre. I feel bad when they come home from school or work and look for the variety... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life Jealousy: A sign of love or insecurity?: 3 of 49
Jealousy is a sign of insecurity. In fact, feeling jealous towards another is not only a sign of insecurity, it's the whole billboard detailing how you feel about yourself and not much of what you feel for others. Unless of course, there is merit to your emotion. Catching a cheating spouse for instance. Who wouldn't be jealou... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Learning to cook: 2 of 31
I learned to cook hanging out in the kitchen with my Italian grandmother. As most Italian granddaughters will say, my grandmother was the best cook ever, my mother not so good.My Nana was quite the character. I loved listening to her tell stories and jokes in broken English. She and I shared a bond beyond food. I would follow... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Is it a good idea to work with your spouse?: 1 of 13
I write from experience on this subject. I learned way too much about my spouse working side by side. In the beginning, it was nice spending both day and night with the person I chose to love. Back then, I believed it would be great. It was not. After a few years and shortly before the break-up, we fought about everything. Li... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife Five people you might meet in heaven: 2 of 24

As I step towards the light, I am fearful of the unknown. The gates are just as I had dreamed - pearly with height beyond vision. I was scared, but wondered why? I am dead. Still, I step forward with hesitation. The sign on the gate caught me off guard. Wait here, someone will assist you in a moment. "Even heaven has w... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Marriage should be a sacred institution between only a woman and a man: 27 of 317
In today's society, labels are everything. We eat by labels, buy clothes with only name brand labels, take our medicine via labels, we even define groups of people with labels. Because we have labels, we no longer judge person for person. We define the whole group as unworthy. Now, we want sew labels on the different types of... More..