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I write about all kinds of things. I have been writing all my life, and I'm currently writing in a writers'
group that meets weekly. It is challenging and fun!

In the past I have published professional articles, guides, and a book, associated with work. Now

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Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Life: 5 of 49

Mondays, how I love them! As far as I'm concerned they are the best day of the week. The other days pale in comparison. A whole new work week begins. My unstructured time is over and I have something to live for again. Like so many others, I thrive on working for others, giving of my days for the pay received I can live on, ...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My dog(s): 9 of 59

About six and a half years ago, we brought home a sweet little puppy we named Jack. He was a black, white and copper colored bundle of energy and cuteness, with a bit of the devil thrown in. I first noticed his little stubby tail wagging in happiness when we played with him. The little stub was really a vibrating barometer o...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Who I am: 58 of 339

I come from immigrants and innocents, Europeans and natives, and from poor, Hardworking people who cared, and Who believed in helping those with less. I come from union activists and alcoholics and From misery and hope, and longing and love. From those who believed in freedom and in all the Opportunities we have been offered...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: My greatest accomplishments: 28 of 147

I am really proud of some of the accomplishments in my life. I have felt blessed and very lucky to have the opportunities I've had. But as I think about this topic, I realize that I have lived my life on my own terms, earned what I have by myself, worked hard, and that I have not compromised my values. For those things, I am...
Business > Human Resources Turning around negative employees: 2 of 9

A negative employee can become a real liability in a workplace. Negative attitudes can be contagious, and can at the very least be a drain on morale. A positive atmosphere focusing on teamwork and good communication makes for a healthy workplace. One person can pull that healthy workplace into what is currently referred to a...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Irony: 14 of 49

She looked up at the mirror on the wall a red-framed, folk art wood decorative mirror and wondered about it. Who made that mirror. Why a mirror? Lost in thoughts about looking-glasses, and reflections, she was still wondering when she heard his voice in the other room. "Damn," She thought, "Why does my heart stop when Tony c...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Spring: 55 of 187

We wait, eyes tired of white, for sight of the earth. Winter is long and cold in this northern city But that makes spring all the sweeter When the snow melts into pools so fresh and pretty. Suddenly, patches of fragile, green grass Sprouts up among crocus - bright early flowers - To give us our first sight of colors and to f...
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette The difference between a good restaurant and a bad one: 3 of 10

A good restaurant is one that makes the dining event an experience that is pleasurable. This can happen at a family restaurant or even a chain. It is expected at a fine dining restaurant. As we eat more and more of our meals out of the home, the convenience of eating out is key. We eat out because we want someone else to do ...
Home & Garden > Home Interior Color schemes that suit your taste and interior: 1 of 3

Many people are afraid to choose new color for their home. I know that. I was one of them. When my husband moved into my house, and even before, it was bereft of color. He changed all of that. In the 10 years plus we've been together, I've had many beautiful colors in my home. Most of the changes have been with paint, but ne...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The first time I saw you: 14 of 40

The first time I saw you, I thought to myself "There ARE some good ones left out there". I felt hopeful, even if you were "taken", That if she could find someone, so could I! We parted, and our lives changed. The next time I saw you, you were alone. Your heart was hurt. I listened to you grieve and thought, Sensitivity Is al...