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My name is Sheryl. I have published my own small press (very small) dark poetry/creative writing mini-magazine for several years. I have introduced many unknown writers in over a dozen issues. I have been using a very old-fashioned cut & paste method that

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christmas: 4 of 231
'Twas a week before Christmas and, all through the stores, People rushed around doing holiday chores. I must have been crazy. I went to the mall. I ordered a coffee that was chocolate and tall. I got some strange looks. It was seen as quite drastic. I paid for my beverage with paper, not plastic. Then, I bought toys for Jord... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Vampires: 11 of 110
Everywhere But Heaven I hear you calling, calling my name, with sultry voice, full lips, blood-stained. And, I... I long to kiss, to taste the danger - fragile bloom, yearning, burning, focused only on you. "Let me shatter, blood-splatter, make you mine, my vermilion angel forever in time." "Yes," I scream, "yes, take me any... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) Supermarkets and retail therapy: 1 of 5
Once in a while, every woman needs a boost. For me, shopping can be a wonderful pick-me-up. This is the story of my best retail experience. Let me start by saying that I've never been small. Even as a baby, I had broad shoulders and, according to my mother, was often mistaken for a boy. The fact that I was completely bald pr... More..
Religion & Spirituality > New Age Therapies Finding your path to self-realization: 6 of 25
Recently, while questioning whether or not I should quit my sales job to focus on jewelry making and freelance, I took a trip, both physical and metaphysical. After an easy and somewhat scenic drive from Connecticut into Massachuesetts, I arrived at The Cape Codder Resort and Spa. I didn't get lost not even once during the e... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Winter: 13 of 53
For me, the Winter Season doesn't begin with the first frost, at the onset of Christmas, or even with the first big snow. My Winter is marked by a different event. For me, it's not officially cold until my car doors freeze shut. I am a person who, for a variety of reasons, is standardly 15 minutes late to work. Jordan, age 5... More..
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Travel experiences: Whale watching adventures: 4 of 9
I've been whale watching a few times, and found it quite thrilling to see backs and tails break the surface. But, I always thought it would be really cool to be able to view the entire whale. Humpbacks are beautiful creatures with interesting whale songs. But, belugas are rare, mystical beasts, capable of facial expressions.... More..
Travel > North & South America Adventures in the Arizona desert: 3 of 6
There is a set of old Tom Cochrane song lyrics that says, "Life is a highway, and I wanna ride it all night long." But, sometimes it's necessary, for sanity's sake, to get off the highway and enjoy the simpler things in life. And, on a recent trip to Arizona, I found peace among Saguaro cactus, red rock formations and a spir... More..
Pets & Animals > Exotic Pets & Animals How to bottle feed a baby bear: 1 of 1
Bottle Feeding a Baby Bear Feeding a baby can be a very rewarding experience, a venue in which to establish basic bonds of trust. Under the most ideal of circumstances, bottle time can lead, quite naturally, to a feeling of true serenity. Dealing with a fidgety child, on the other hand, can be a bit of trial, and more than a... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Teenagers in today's society: 12 of 23
A New Level of Angst Today's teenager is a whole new breed. With role models like Britney Spears and Paris Hilton, it's no wonder young women are so far removed from the memories I have of myself at that age. When I was in high school, I remember constantly being told: "These are the best years of your life." But, a lot of t... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Dealing with squirrels: 18 of 31
"Oh, Nuts!" I have snorkeled with manatees in Florida, and have even bottle-fed a bear cub near Yellowstone. But, most recently, I have been enjoying a much simpler animal encounter right in my own Connecticut backyard. Yes, a few months ago something amazing started to happen. A squirrel, which my family has named "Tiffany,... More..