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About me - Wendy Lafond

I am a christian, a writer, a mother, and now a grandmother.
I have three wonderful, grown children.
My daughter is now raising her four children.
My oldest son is raising three.
My youngest son is enjoying being an uncle for now.
He wants to be more secure before

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A day at the beach: 28 of 201
A Day at the Beach The screams of gulls circling off-shore The warm, wet sand between my toes This is the life of which I dreamed When in winter's chill I shivered Children running to and fro Boaters shouting as they leave What a day to catch a wave Or a picnic in the sun The beach has so much to offer Its almost like its ma... More..
Creative Writing > Drama Drama: Returning holiday gifts: 1 of 7
Scene 1: (Just inside the door of the local department store. Two women groan simultaneously as they walk up and realize that this is the end of the line to customer service and the after-Christmas returns.) WOMAN 1: Can you believe this line! I only have three things to return. It looks like some of these people have ten ti... More..
Local Guides > Seattle The history of Pioneer Square in Seattle: 1 of 7
Pioneer Square is the heart of Seattle. It is the central hub of a unique historical journey of the people and events that have made Seattle what it is today. A thriving community built upon teamwork and camaraderie, the Emerald City, the jewel of the Puget Sound. It began in 1852 with a few families, a sawmill, and a dream.... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Ancient cities: 15 of 96
For years I had dreamed of making this trip, It was one of my obsessive desires. Every dime that I could get put away, Was aimed at me seeing those ancient spires. To wander among the crumbling walls, Following paths the disciples had trod, Was such a burning obsessive desire, My friends and my family thought it quite odd. I... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) What are the best incentives to motivate a selfless act like giving blood?: 1 of 6
Giving blood to help save lives should be a selfless act, but in today all too self-centered society there are way too few selfless acts. All too often, when faced with an opportunity to provide a service or assistance to another human being, the first thought that crosses a persons mind is, "How will this benefit me?" After... More..
Local Guides > New Orleans The best authentic Creole restaurants in New Orleans: 1 of 6
The only place in the world to experience true Creole food is New Orleans. Creole has a rather abstract definition if you look in the dictionary. A mixture of French, Spanish, and American born peoples of African descent. The definition of Creole food is however very specific. Spicy food cooked with tomatoes, onions, green p... More..
Food & Drink > Baking How to make homemade bread: 7 of 40
Homemade bread is a time honored tradition that has been allowed to fall by the wayside of life. It is time to return to the tradition. Many of us remember that smell as we walked into the house and our mother had been baking bread. We knew that we were home. That feeling can be brought back for the children of today without... More..
Pets & Animals > Horse Training & Riding Best horseback riding experiences: 8 of 42
His name was Smokey and he loved to play tag. He was the only horse I owned, so I guess he was lonely, but he loved to entertain me to try and get me to spend even more time with him. I was eight when I got him as a gift from my father and he was a four year old with spunk. It was love at first sight and we were together con... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Parents: 14 of 70
There is a loving mother That I am honored just to know. A beautiful young woman With four children all in tow. She cooks for all of them And cleans and folds their clothes. Just ask her faithful fianc You can bet he surly knows! She is a home school mom Plus taking classes for herself. Putting selfish wants and needs At the... More..
Sports & Recreation > Freshwater Fishing How to catch lunker bass: 1 of 5
How to Catch Lunker Bass is a million dollar question. Literally. The Pros of the sport make millions of dollars for answering it. There are more and more Pros who are using jigs and 'old school' spoons for their trophy catches. Also, there are new and improved styles of rigs to use to change the presentation of the bait. Th... More..