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About me - Blaire Daniels

I retired in 2007 and have always wanted to write. This seems to be the right moment.

At the present time I volunteer at our local Senior Center. They keep me very busy three days a week. I enjoy listening to their stories and they have many to tell.

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Buying my first house: 2 of 34
Our first homeWe were married in 1967 and had rented for five years. During that time I gave birth to our son. And when he was four years old I said we need a home. My husband said we couldn't afford it. But I said lets look around and see what is needed to get into a home.We lived in Oakland, California at that time and want... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: This is now: 3 of 47
I made a quilt about my life. Blocks of memories in each one. I made it with much color because I have had a colorful life. Blocks number the years in my life.. The large blocks are in the center. Representing my strength which is given to me my God. The smaller blocks surrounding the outside are the problems I have overcome... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Mother: A true friend: 1 of 13
Mom has been gone for a about 9 years now and my memories of her are as vivid as if it were only yesterday.Our mother was like no other. Everyone else's needs came first before hers. She was a diamond in the category of jewels. Everyone who ever met her could feel the love she had for her family.There were four of us our in t... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Saturday matinees: 1 of 9
I have quite a story to tell about my Saturday matinees. I was about 8 years old and my sister was 6 and we lived just one and a half blocks from the theater.. Mom and Dad would give us a quarter for the movies for the Saturday matinee and a quarter for snacks. That is the first thing we did when we went into the theater,... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Memories: 13 of 76
There are so many memories as we grow up, which one do you want to write about, that is the question.My sister and I e mail each other every night and get together once a year; because we live out of state from each other. And we always talk about our childhood memories. The one which stands out the most to us, among a lot of... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: In memory of a loved one: 22 of 122
The song, "I Did it My Way" by Frank Sinatra was playing on a taped recording with "Bridge Over Troubled Waters", by Simon and Garfunkel. It was a tribute to my late husband at his memorial.I searched my mind with all of the songs that would be a reflection of him.These two really stood out with thoughts of him.He lived his l... More..
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Why we should care for our parents: 9 of 45
If you are able to take care of a loved one at home, I would highly recommend it. Our parents raised us and at one time or another we will have to take care of them. Our situation reverses when we become the parent and they become the child, this is just a figure of speech. We want to keep them independent as long as possible... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Meeting an absent father after the divorce of parents: 1 of 5
A Father In The ShadowsI wrote this short story on October 16, 1995 in a writing class and want to share it with you.I have had many happy moments in my life. It is hard to say which one stands out the most but I will tell you about this special one.I was happy the day I met Bob, on a blind date, married and overjoyed when I ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Growing old: 4 of 19
A lot of people my age feel old. I refuse to feel my age (almost 65). You are as young as you feel and I feel great, despite the normal aches and paines that accompany growing older. We know we can't do the same things we did when we were younger. Our body tells us so.I am thankful I am here to grow old. I have seen life end ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) How to cope with the loss of a dog: 24 of 81
A letter to Annie:We were not prepared to lose you Annie at the young age of three. We thought you would grow old with us and us with you. You were going to be our last companion that we loved very much.I called the vets office that morning to have the lump between your ear and eye checked again as we did last year and they h... More..