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I am a teacher and Library Media Specialist, while being well-versed in the research skills and technology area. I am very familiar with school issues and various children's issues through experience and staff development, in the inner city as well as in the

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Hate: 1 of 200
Is there room for hate in the world, only to have the energy zapped out of our souls, by the actions that feed off this emotion? Should the feeling of rage create a demise based upon one's negativity? Does this feeling need to have an identifiable label, called "hate", that makes nausea encompass our stomachs, as tears flow... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Enlightenment: 9 of 203
We must be aware of the Spirit around us...who watches over us...who fills our midst..and can fill our hearts.our rooI used to sit and stare and prayAt least I thought I did.I'd wish for things, recite so many prayers...I'd "pray" as hard as I could.I didn't understand at allI didn't have a clue,As to why He didn't answer meA... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Peanut butter and jelly: 1 of 21
Oil and vinegar,coffee and cake,peanut butter and jelly....all belong togetherlike a kite on a beach,a pail with a shovel,a pen with a pad of paper.One is useless without the otherbut together, joy has hit our palletof tastebuds...especially,the PB & J....of life! More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Companies that stand to benefit from the swine flu outbreak: 1 of 20
Is there a connection between stock market changes and an epidemic? Recently, the market dipped; in laymen's terms, products and services are not used at the same rate. Some companies, however, will benefit from aswine flu outbreak, such as Hoffmann-La Roche, a Swiss family-based company, ("Roche Holding AG, trades under the... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Chains: 1 of 20
She used to wear the chains of goldand now her chains have changed.She loved those ankle bracelets...until she felt the pain...of those chains around her ankles,her feet are bound by twothe sound just goes right through her...what's a prisoner to do?She's a prinsner of her own accordher life was going fine...until her friends... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Should children under 10 attend funerals?: 2 of 32
While some may not agree with young children attending funerals, allow me to parallel a similar scenario. The people that think that young children shouldn't go to church until they understand, generally have children that do not behave in church when they finally do start attending regularly. People make excuses for ever... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Cancer: 6 of 95
Destroyer of life... and killer of...not just the physical state.. but murderer of dreams...and time together.Is there hope?Is there solace in a cure...for the next generation?Why did he have cancer?30 years ago... there was no breakthrough.May others not have to suffer such a loss...of such a charismatic man...as my father o... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: I remember when: 1 of 14
......I didn't understand why I would ever 'want' a computer, never mind,'need one!Plato once referred to "not knowing what you don't know", in the "Cave". In other words, you don't know what you will miss if you never had it. Isn't' everything relevant in this world. Who ever thought that they would want a microwave and who ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Childhood memories: 29 of 391
Being pulled to church on a sled, for you never could miss Sunday Mass! Prizes inside Halloween cupcakes.... how did they wind up in there? No mischief on Mischief Night... bobbing for apples instead. Bunny trails, and Santa pictures... did he really like "tea" with his cookies? Birthday parties....and relay races of ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I must write: 10 of 134
What I have a passion for,the sports fans don't understand.While a ball is not neededin the game that I play,it certainly is already in my court, foran acceptance letter is a touchdown,a birdie, a basket, to me!While they may not comprehendwhat purpose is served, or what drives me....I want to write, I have to, need to, and I... More..