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I have lived for half a century,and my outlook of life is the same as it was in my twenties. I don't judge others. I have led my life true to myself by acknowledging how easy it is to judge someone from the outside looking in. I never judge people on any level

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Why I enjoy summer: 2 of 25
I have always been a summertime girl. Living in Houston means it feels like summer at least three quarters of the year. Many people dread it due to their electricity bills, but just the word sends shivers up my spine. Summertime has an attitude of joy and freedom and is a season you either dread or anxiously look forward to. ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Sisterly discovery: 1 of 11
I am the middle daughter of three girls. We experienced our childhood during the sixties. I have watched a few movies depicting three girls growing up in the south during that era, and we had a "granddaddy" that watched over and spoiled us. He was the true patriarch of our family. Don't get me wrong, we fought, usually becaus... More..
Relationships & Family > Crisis Support (Other) Are some victims of rape irresponsible?: 3 of 23
Who can we consider as the police of rape, when people choose not to report the violation? Irresponsibility can be looked at from many angles. I don't believe it is our right to decide other's feelings. In regards to a victim being irresponsible, I would never think it was due to their clothing, or being in an unsafe situatio... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Cancer: 4 of 28
The doctors came in and with tears in their eyes and solemnly told me I would be dead in six months. There is no way to prepare yourself fully for death, and it is much more difficult when you are the mother of an eight year old. Surprise, joy, and even confusion would describe my feelings when I was still alive after the six... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Funny parenting stories: 15 of 85
There is one aspect of growing up on HWY 66 now called I-40 that few people even think about. The road leads to many ranchs and feed lots that raise cattle.My mother remarried when I was eight years old. Thankfully I had a sense of humor which was tested many times to the point of becoming great. My stepfather drove a truck t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Conservation Will there be wars over the ownership of water?: 9 of 50
By simply watering our yards during the heat of the day, a silent war has already begun. Laws have started popping up in many areas in an effort to reach out to people who are unaware that there is a water shortage. Continuing to ignore the problem by simply leaving it for the following generations is sure to start a war in e... More..
Health & Fitness > Health & Fitness (Other) Loss of a child: The myth of grieving with dignity: 1 of 5
When you lose a child, experiencing grief without dignity is a myth. The description of myth as it is described by Webster is as follows: "A traditional story serving to explain some phenomenon, custom, etc; any fictitious story, person, or thing". I believe that sentence portrays the insanity of the life of a parent after th... More..
Health & Fitness > Cancer Breast cancer: Chemo and radiation long term side effects: 1 of 5
Losing my mother to breast cancer in the mid 1990's was the beginning of my inside knowledge of the long term side effects brought on by treatment. She fought the battle for nearly ten years before it spread throughout her body and she simply had no energy left. The benefit of the treatment was treasured, it allowed our famil... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Fantasy: 87 of 387
It was a typical Saturday night, with the only difference being that he had to work on Sunday. Finally a chance to get the overtime back that had spoiled us financially for the past five years. He acted as if he had been given a gift of gold and the extra hours were his treasure. Then the unspeakable happened. He started ravi... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression How to beat depression without using drugs: 2 of 8
You can beat depression without taking antidepressants. I did it and I know many people who have. It will mean that you have to allow people to be a part of your life in every aspect for your own safety. Declining to take prescription drugs allows you to look at the problem through clear eyes and handle whatever has put you i... More..