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After my beloved passed, and I was a young widow and the mother of six [6] children. I did not think I would survive two weeks, let alone twenty-eight [28] years. I now have ten [10] grandchildren and am so thankful to God that He did not listen

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Hate: 16 of 180

When I grow up, I'll learn to see What I get from life is up to me. I don't want it all, that's not fair, There are too many other people here. So as my inner dreams come true, I'll pray that yours will come to you. When I grow up, I'll learn to see I can like or dislike* you, it's up to me But I'll know that it's also up to...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Family memories: 5 of 51

MY LIFE HAS BEEN BLESSED My life has been blessed by so many things, Whenever I think of them, my heart sings. Two loving parents, who always gave their best, I'm sure I put them through every test. A sister and three brothers who loved me so, As I loved them, I'm sure they know. A husband so very strong and true, There are ...
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Will the vice-presidential nominees influence your vote in November?: 1 of 10

No, when I look at the issues I realize that the Republicans support the issues that have interested me for many years. (1) My main issue is pro-live vs. pro-choice. I am very pro-life and believe that when giving the woman the choice to abort a baby we are taking away the rights of many other people involved in that issue. ...
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Love and marriage: Do they really go together?: 1 of 9

Yes, love and marriage should go together especially if you want the relationship to last. If you are living with someone and you don't think the relationship is going to last then you should not be living with them to begin with. Years ago most people dated for six months to one year, they then got engaged and started plann...
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) Commercials undercut TV viewing of NFL football: 2 of 15

It isn't only the NFL that is airing more commercials, it is every program that we watch, unless it is one of the movie channels that we pay extra money for. Every one hour show that we see has approximately twenty minutes worth of commercial time on it. Time them some day. The way we write on Helium that is the way we shoul...
Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism Reflections: Abuse in the Catholic Church: 1 of 7

Abuse in the Catholic Church more than likely shocks, disgusts and upsets every Catholic and non-Catholic as it should. The same should apply to abuse in any other organization, religion, profession and/or home. As someone who is very proud to be Catholic and was very disturbed by the accusations that were m...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: I quit smoking using hypnosis: 1 of 7

I grew up when we did not know that smoking was bad for us. If you watch the old movies and you will see the female stars like Davis, Bacall, Susan Hayward, inhaling in a sexy manner. My parents smoked and told me that if I wanted to smoke to take or ask for one of their cigarettes as they did not want to have someone give m...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Self-awareness: 34 of 215

I AM A HUMAN BEING I am a human being, I can feel and react with love and compassion toward others and myself. I can feel joy, pride, and hope in deeds done by others and myself. I am a human being I can feel and react with mistrust and anger toward others and myself. I can feel frustration, fear, and despair in deeds done b...
Food & Drink > Pasta, Grain & Rice Recipes Recipes: Spaghetti pie: 1 of 6

Below is a recipe that the entire family will enjoy, especially if they love pepperoni. It can be made any time of the year, but has been a special treat on Holy Saturday in our family for years and is passed on from one generation to the next. We place a palm cross on it while baking, to celebrate the story of Jesus' cross ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Time: 117 of 686

Take Each Moment As It Comes I cannot change my yesterdays They have come and gone I can only hope to plan my tomorrows Since I cannot be sure they are mine There are too many unforeseen events That I cannot control Too many questions that I cannot answer So I can only try my best To live each moment as it comes Hopeful that...