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I am a single mom that loves to read and write. Not necessarily in that order. I love to bring a smile to those who are around me. Born 3/2/1970..a birth day is almost here!Yeah!

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Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Commentary: Black history month: 3 of 35
My feelings on slave maintenance strong are feelings of disgust. Reading the instructions given on how to maintain a human being in the institution of slavery angered me so much. I thought my nose would beginning bleeding as I digested the writings. I honestly could taste the blood in my mouth. I could feel the blood rushing... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections on real life heroes: 49 of 169
I am a super hero. My gifting is not to fly faster the speed of sound or to leap town buildings in a single bound. My super power is to raise and mentor the young people that have been placed in my life. I work full time and attend college full time. I am also the birth mother of five very amazing young people. I am also the... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Bible study: Love of God: 11 of 35
Struggling with how to present the information that I was shared with me. What is the difference of confession and repentance? I awoke with a very clear understanding of the topic of confession and repentance. Many Christian scholars stated that Confession comes before repentance. They will tell you that God is faithful enou... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: When life fell apart: 23 of 62
Bitterness to Brokenness Many people walk around with their hearts shatteredthey attempt to act normal or rather what they think normal is. How do I know? I used to be one of these people. Allow me to share a little bit of my life with you It all began when I was working at a retirement community. I was really focused on my ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Thank you: 31 of 76
As a little one I would look up in the night sky Seeking and searching for one to call Dad Looking for the man who would take care of all my worries, my fears, and my insecurities. There was no one No man was there but you always protected me You watched over me and kept me Always you were there even though I could not see Y... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy No child left behind (NCLB) and the education of our children: 7 of 14
The topic was chosen because I noticed that the focus on standardize testing in our state seemed to be becoming more popular. After researching the material related to the No Child Left Behind Act. I discovered that President Bush has set a time line for all students in American to be on grade level. The time frame is 2014 h... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Meaning of life: 65 of 122
The thought of poverty woke up fears inside of me that I have harbored for years. The fear that as a single parent of a my children and me might end up homeless. I have cried many nights when there seemed like the life she describes so vividly, would be a reality for us. Watching a homeless person while she brought me into h... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges How to help your teen make healthy choices: 5 of 9
Teen Health is a subject that you do not hear a lot about. I believe one of the most over looked issues is emotional health. Teenagers are committing suicide at an alarming rate. They are also murdering their peers in the process. This should be setting off an alarm in America. I believe that teens should be encouraged to sp... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: On love: 219 of 386
Love is us no longer seperate but together Love is the absence of loneliness Love is scent of romance being awakened Love is memory of a heart ache now forgotten Love is you and me Love is the motion in the moment Love is two moving together yet separate Love is you and me Love is he and I Love is the two of us becoming one ... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Racism: 38 of 44
Times have not changed much in regard to discrimination in our local schools. Many years ago some people marched together to urge our schools to see that children are just children. They are not black nor brown nor yellow nor white. They are our children, who deserve the right to a equal education, without regard to the colo... More..