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My writing career has been long in the making. There was a time that I fancied myself a writer and made several attempts at it, never quite finding my niche. Just over four years ago my husband and I purchased a property, just outside of Grande Prairie Alberta,

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Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Is death a choice or fate?: 4 of 92
This question of having control over death is difficult to answer. There are some positively great arguments when it comes to either side. Despite good arguments on the side of choice, death is most certainly decided by fate.As a human race we feel an extreme need to control our lives. Those that fear death will perhaps lean ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Lessons in life: 9 of 200
A world filled with sadness,a world filled with joy.Our lives are filled with wonder,Like a child and a new toy.We sit in silent contemplation,atoning for our sins.Wondering if the future that lays before us,is where it all begins.Years pass by us faintly,while we shuffle our feet along.We sit in our life's garden,waiting for... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Does society favor men?: 5 of 108
I once considered myself to be an extreme feminist. Then one day I became a bit more educated about the topic. Had you asked me this question ten years ago I would have given you a resoundingly hard and firm YES! I would have talked so hard and fast about the topic that my face would have turned red with anger and my eye's wo... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Pagan & Earth-Based Religions Testimonies: Why I am Pagan: 3 of 45
I was raised in an extremely religious household, meaning extremely open about religion, all kinds. I can never truly remember being told that I had to be one or the other. When I was old enough to finally understand the reason for baptism, all of my siblings are baptized, I asked my father what i was baptized, Lutheran, Peyb... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Homelessness is caused by laziness: 2 of 26
It is often to easy to assume that those residing on the streets are there because of their own laziness. Being homeless because of laziness is not always the case. There are a substantial number of reasons that a person can become or remain homeless. I see these reasons on a daily basis.I work in a public building in a city ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Politics: 1 of 10
Politics, well a touchy subject to be sure. Each person tends to take a different view about politics, parties, leaders that kind of nonsense. But when it comes to the actually understanding of politics the large majority of people do not care because they don't know. This issue of politics is especially current as I live on ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Overcoming a drinking problem: 8 of 78
When you hear the word 'alcoholic' what do you think of? Do you picture an older man in a blue collar job? Do you picture a homeless person asking for money on the street corner? How about a stay at home mother of two? Maybe you think of a twenty something university student. I was the university student, probably the one lea... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Should we approve of same sex marriage?: 15 of 144
I have been given a right in North America to marry the person that I love. In this case that person is a man, and I am a woman. It is a recognized union under the law. If this freedom wasn't available to me I would be infuriated. There are definite advantages to being married, especially when it comes time to pay our taxes. ... More..
Home & Garden > Landscaping Outdoor living: How to expand your living space: 5 of 43
More and more emphasis has been placed on the creation of the outdoor living space. The new outdoor room is no longer a place of plastic patio furniture and garden gnomes. People are choosing to create a space that is just as lavish, inviting and comfortable as their wildest dreams will allow. There are three things that are ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Family Values The importance of parents being married before children are born: 6 of 51
I am a mother to one son. My son has a father, and we are a family. My significant other and I have been together for seven and a half years. We have been living together for seven. My son was born out of wedlock and is scheduled to be the ring bearer at our upcoming wedding.In no way do I regret having our son when we did. A... More..