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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Christmas: 6 of 79
We Are Family"Merry Christmas," Lori greeted, when she answered the phone."Mom, we can't come tomorrow," Mary, her daughter, said.It was Christmas Eve. Decorations were in place. Holiday candles were giving off scents of pine and bayberry. The smell of pies baking, and cooking ham drifted through the house. The presents were ... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: My funniest garden experience: 5 of 63
My father never allowed females to work in his garden. His house rule was men do yard work and gardening. He always had a large garden with beautiful vegetables. It never had a weed problem and he never used a commercial fertilizer. When the growing season ended, he simply used the riding lawn mower to shred the dead plan... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Birds: 14 of 117
Leaving the Nest A Sparrow fledging Landed On the window sill And looked around in Wonder and awareness. I whistled from inside. Searching for the sound, It saw its own reflection And gazed at the image. I tapped on the window. When it saw me peering Through the pane, it Paced and chirped. With tiny wings flut... More..
Sciences > Ecology & Environment Asbestos: Its origin and hazards: 1 of 7
Living with Asbestosis Many people know only that asbestosis effects the lungs. Unless they are in a medical field of work or close to someone who has it, they may not be familiar with conditions that evolve from asbestos. There is no cure for it. Asbestos fibers embedded inside the lungs cannot be removed or dissolved. They ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My Valentine: 3 of 17
Cupid's plan, so cunning.One arrow thru both hearts.Together they stand,With joined hands.Vows they make.Let no man part.Devoted Lives.Inseparable hearts.There is no sorrow.Love that'll never die.Cupid's aim, so true,When his arrows fly.The Valentine Day Wedding.@2009 More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Mystery: 22 of 119
Sandy's Silence Elaine and her daughter, Sandy, were very close. Sandy was on cloud nine when she phoned her mother, "I'm moving to New Orleans. Justin asked me to marry him. We're getting married in New Orleans in two weeks." Elaine asked, "Why can't you have a traditional ceremony here?" Sandy replied, "Justin has a better ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Easter: 8 of 40
During the hours of dark,Angels descended to earth.A boulder rolled asideAn earthen tomb revealed.Mary wept at dawn, whenShe was too late with oils.His body was gone. A soulAwaiting the ascension.With tears of grief, MaryAffirmed His precious gift.Blood for atonement of sins,Her Son gave for all men. More..
Sports & Recreation > Boating & Sailing Beginner's guide to powerboating: 1 of 5
Seaworthy The only boat I ever boarded was a ferry. I never learned to swim. My ex-husband was in the Coast Guard when we married. The first boat he bought was a fourteen foot wooden V hull, with a closed bow. The outboard motor was a small Evinrude. We launched it in the Neches River on the first outing. It started easily an... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The bad boss: 1 of 4
Devine Retribution"So, tell me. How does it feel to lose almost everything?" Ellen asked Greg.The whoosh, whoosh, of the respirator kept perfect rhythm. Several tubes connected him to other equipment. He could only look up at her, from his hospital bed. The heart monitor went from an intermittent beep, beep, to a constant ala... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Murder: 49 of 194
The Foiled Swimming Trip"Shhh! Listen. I hear a kid crying," Sean said.Jeremy and Curt stopped walking, and listened. The winding road was desolate. The open land was covered with weeds and wild bushes. Jeremy, Curt, and Sean were the only ones, who still swam in the old swimming hole."What's a kid doing out here?" Jeremy ask... More..