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Words can be both powerful and playful. Nan's father was a simple carpenter with a sixth-grade education, but he taught her the power of words. An excellent story-teller and speaker, he could capture an audience of six children or sixty adults. Nan's mother

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Humorous: 10 of 478
HEADS ARE GONNA ROLLI'd hardly left the grocery store and headed home that night,I was alone, the night was dark, the moon a hazy light.My mind was overactive, that much I will admit,I'm not a brave soul after dark - don't like it, not one bit.The hair on my neck stood straight up, when I first heard the sound,It was behind m... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dogs: 4 of 176
I've not dumped my food, I've not made a mess,I've tried to be good and succeeded, I guess.I've barked at strangers, I've chased a black cat,I've run off squirrels and all varmints like that.I sigh and I wait, I'll doze in the sun,Since you drove away, today's been no fun!With chin on my paws, I feel oh-so-sad,Why did you lea... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) How should we lead our children to God: 1 of 37
"Look!" our three-year-old squealed while atop her Daddy's shoulders. "I can almost touch the moon!" When it comes to leading your children to God, one of the best places to start is with the creation. Learn to watch for precious moments to "diligently teach your children when you sit in your house, when you lie down, when yo... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Ironing: 1 of 37
I can almost see her ironing oh-so-many years ago,A laundry basket parked nearby, she's listening to the radio.Her handy water bottle had a stopper-cap with holes,She always sprinkled every piece before she pressed our clothes.If ironing unlocks wrinkles, then my Mama was the key!Our ruffled dresses came out crisp, and shirts... More..
Education > Reading & Writing Skills Reading aloud to children: 1 of 32
Somewhere, at this very moment, a little boy with drooping lashes leans back against his mother's breast and sighs. Her voice is quiet and calm, lulling him to sleep as she reads his favorite bedtime story. At the same time, perhaps a few continents away, a father has just finished supper and settles beside a cozy fire. His ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Blank canvas: 5 of 140
A wise old friend stopped by to see,Our newborn on that first week.He placed a shaking, gentle hand,Upon her tiny, pink cheek.Then with his wise experience,Beneath a cap of white hair,His voice was tremb'ling when he said,"A canvas is blank in there."I wasn't sure just what he meant,It rattled me quite a bit!Did he sense some... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spirituality (Other) Are angels real or imaginary?: 6 of 151
Awesome Thoughts About AngelsPicture, if you will, a dozen guards surrounding a magnificent throne. Bronzed muscles tensed and swords at their sides, twenty-four piercing eyes sweep the area non-stop. The heart beneath each breastplate of armor beats for one purpose alone: to protect their king.Close at hand are clusters of s... More..
Education > Education (Other) How to help kids adjust to going back to school: 1 of 25
You can help your child adjust to the back-to-school routine in one short week. The week before classes begin, have your kids get up a bit earlier each day. Reassure them, however, that they can go back to bed after being up for a brief time. While they may not be excited about getting up, they'll love the going-back-to-bed p... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Laundry day: 2 of 47
"Why do you hang clothes outside, Grand-a-Mom?"Maura chuckled, snapped a wet pillowcase and reached for another clothespin. "So they'll smell like sunshine."They were quite a pair, the two of them. One was silver-headed, slight of frame and slowing with age; the other had mass of red curls, emerald-green eyes, a dimpled chin ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Indoor rainy-day activities for children: 2 of 44
There they are, standing at the window with expressions that match the gray skies outside - - downright gloomy. Why not turn those little frowns upside down? When you pitch a tent indoors and pull out the s'mores, the sunshine is sure to follow ... at least on their faces!Pull out some bedsheets or blankets and hang them over... More..