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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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Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: Audi TT: 1 of 4
The Audi TT has been redesigned for 2008, but it doesn't stray to far from ultra-sleek timelessness of it's predecessor. The lines have been refined and it proudly displays the Audi signature single-frame grille. They added a bit to the length and width, but owning to new materials, they also trimmed the weight. The body is ... More..
Travel > United States Guide to dining in Big Bear Lake, California: 1 of 4
There is an array of dining establishments available in Big Bear Lake, CA suitable for any taste and able to satisfy the hungriest diner. From Italian to German, seafood and steaks to burgers and fries, there's a breakfast, lunch, and dinner worth traveling across the country for. Young and old alike will leave Big Bear Lake... More..
Local Guides > Pittsburgh A museum guide to Pittsburgh, PA: 3 of 11
Pittsburgh is a city rich in history and steeped in culture. It was once a booming steel town employing thousands of union workers in a time when the union was not very popular. Between the industry, labor, unions, and the mob a highly eclectic group of people inhabited Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh has a lot to share and they are ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Reflections: Living every day with passion: 64 of 226
Living life with a passion should be the easiest thing in the world to do. But, unfortunately for some, it seems almost impossible. They trudge through their days in depression and despair, missing out on all the wonderful and exciting things that life has to offer. I am thankful that I am not one of them! Living my life is ... More..
Health & Fitness > Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hepatitis B: Symptoms and treatment: 2 of 7
Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the virus known as the hepatitis B virus. It is a very serious disease, known as HBV, that affects the liver. It is highly, though exclusively, contagious. It cannot be spread by sneezing, coughing, kissing, hugging, breast feeding, food or water, casual contact, or sharing of eating or dri... More..
Travel > United States Zoo reviews: John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids, MI: 2 of 7
John Ball Zoo is a great place to spend a few hours and an even better place to spend a whole day. John Ball Zoo and the surrounding John Ball Park combine to provide almost 140 acres of outdoor entertainment. Located at 1300 W. Fulton St.,the park complex is easily accessible from area highways, local lodging, and is handic... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My father: 44 of 143
When I was little, my father was my hero. We were inseparable the first twelve years of my life. I didn't realize that he had wanted a son. All I knew was that I was a tomboy and enjoyed very much not only the attention, but also the lessons he shared with me. So when I began to develop into a young woman I was very confused... More..
Food & Drink > Spices, Herbs & Condiments Cooking with honey: 4 of 13
Honey is the world's original sweetener, and is a wholesome, natural ingredient for cooking, as well as being delicious on toast, hot biscuits, and other favorites. Honey, unlike other sweeteners, contains trace amounts of a wide range of minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and amino acids in addition to its high content of ca... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Cloudy skies: 53 of 164
My life was filled with cloudy skies My nights were filled with rain The sadness wrapped itself around me Then into my stormy life you came You turned my cloudy skies to blue And enveloped me in warm sunshine Spring came blossoming into my world When you said your love was mine But the clouds are back now that you're gone Wh... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The drive-in: 11 of 33
It was a hot summer evening, In late August of '72. There wasn't much excitement, No, not a lot to do We wanted something different, We wanted something new. We lived in a small country town, With not a lot to do. We gathered all our pennies, And all our silver, too. We hoped we had enough, That not a lot would do. We headed... More..