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At 38, I still don't believe I am totally grown up. There are times when I experience life with a child like enthusiasm. I guess this keeps me young at heart. Being a die hard fan of practical jokes doesn't always fair well with my family and friends. They

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Snapshots: 1 of 100
Frozen in timeOur joys and our sorrowsA snapshot to cherishFor all those tomorrowsA box of them foundBrings all sorts of emotionThought they got lost while you were movingJust got misplaced in all the commotionRemembering the pastSometimes more than we can bearSeeing pictures of loved onesWho are no longer thereA shot of your... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Naps: 1 of 62
The fight is on,The battle begins,The last one standing,Is the one who wins.My opponent is small,Doesn't carry much weight,Still puts up a struggle,It fills him with hate.It's three o'clock,The time has come,Nap time indeed,For my two year old son.The tears start to roll,The screaming a blare,It's times like this,I know how I... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms The world would be a better place without ...: 1 of 38
People who have no regard for human life. Who feel no remorse in abusing, mutilating and killing, just to satisfy their own twisted urges. What possible purpose do they have on this earth? Yet we are forced to share our planet with them, because after all they have rights. It doesn't matter how many people's basic human right... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Don't ask: 5 of 176
My hair is tussledKnotted and messedHaven't yet found the timeTo get myself dressedThe big baggy t-shirtI slept in last nightHas been the days apparelWhat a stunning sightA sink full of dishesWashed and driedThe loads of laundryI could have criedThere's more to be doneI vacuum and dustThey want pie for dessertI have to make c... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Do single mothers raise bad sons?: 1 of 35
Am I raising a bad son? You tell me. I am a single mother and have been raising my son on my own since he was 13 months old. He doesn't remember life any different.Let me tell you he has more compassion and love in his heart than most people I know. My terminally ill aunt lives with us. He has adjusted and does his part to he... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Make it an earth-friendly holiday season: 1 of 33
Bing Crosby dreamed of a white Christmas and Elvis sang of a blue Christmas, but what about a green Christmas. Yes, we can all do our part in helping to preserve our planet by going green and participating in an earth friendly holiday. Our faith, culture, heritage, family and friends are all celebrated during this time, so wh... More..
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles How to be vulnerable: 2 of 64
At the conclusion of a relationship, survival instincts kick in which allow us to lick our wounds, heal and move on. Unfortunately those same instincts resurface when beginning a new relationship, in an effort to protect ourselves from suffering any pain or wrong doing. As a result, our refusal to display vulnerability and a ... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Clothing Tips for saving money on laundry day: 1 of 30
With the cost of just about everything on the rise, I find my dollar doesn't go near as far as it used to. A little saved here and there adds up to an over all decrease in the cost of running my household. Following some simple tips when it comes to laundry has helped to lower expenses and put some extra cash in my pocket boo... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges How to tell if you are a pushover parent: 1 of 29
We take on many roles within our lives, but the one of parent has to be the most challenging by far. Raising children is no easy task and kids don't come with an instruction manual. We must rely on our experience, judgement and instinct to provide us the skill to parent effectively. We need to be firm, yet fair, and protectiv... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Turning forty: 2 of 55
The innocence of youthHas passed me byThere's no getting it backNo matter how I tryThe years have added upForty to be preciseOh to go back againWouldn't that be niceNo way on earthNot in your lifeI'd rather jabbedWith a large butcher knifeIt took a long timeNow I finally have peaceMy outlook on lifeHas a brand new leaseThe tr... More..