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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: 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..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Kids & Teens Christmas 2008: Christmas gift ideas for your girlfriend: 1 of 26
Has buying a Christmas gift for the special lady in your life left you baffled? Are you unsure of how to choose a gift that will express your true feelings? Just relax, us women aren't nearly as complicated as you may think. Although you may be leaning toward big and expensive, it really isn't necessary. Most of us aren't as ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Little things: 5 of 129
The way you stroke my hair,as you pass by.When you wipe my tears,as I cry.The way your eyes assure me,everything will be all right.How your arms hold me safely,as I sleep at night.When you bring me flowers,for no special reason.When you put on your dress clothes,just for my pleasing.When you cook me dinner,to eat by candle li... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inside my wallet: 2 of 44
Inside my walletA red velvet liningStitched with perfectionIt's radiant and shiningInside my walletA vast arrayOf family photosAll on displayInside my walletChange rolls aroundWhen opened upIt falls to the groundInside my walletOld phone numbers foundNo names written on themSilly to keep them aroundInside my walletA stack of ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training How to stop your dog from digging up your lawn: 1 of 21
Are you the frustrated owner of a diligent digger, who's got your yard resembling a mine field in a war torn country? If your dog delights in digging up the dirt and tearing into the turf, there is hope. Before resorting to paving the yard and covering with astro turf, try these techniques to curb your canine's troublesome te... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) 4th of July cookout: Dos and don'ts: 2 of 40
The 4th of July, not only the celebration of the birth of a nation, but for most the kick off event for the start of summer. After a long cold winter many choose to celebrate the day with a backyard cookout. A gathering of family and friends makes for an enjoyable and memorable day. Following a few simple do's and don't's wil... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Sprinklers: 2 of 40
The water sprays out, in a cool gentle stream,In the hot days of summer, it's every child's dream.Carefree and barefoot, they run to and fro,Playing a game, while helping the grass grow.They laugh with excitement, as the water gives them a spray,What a way to cool off, they could do this all day.The screams of joy, can be hea... More..
Health & Fitness > Diabetes Common myths about diabetes: 1 of 19
As children myths served to intrigue us by capturing our attention and sparking our imagination. In the case of diabetes, the only things myths do is cause us fear, fill our heads with misconceptions and provide us with false information. The severity of this disease, along with it's many possible complications, make it imper... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips Foods for healthy skin: 1 of 18
The secret to healthy looking skin, really is no secret. We spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars a year on lotions, scrubs, creams and washes, in our pursuit of a youthful, glowing complexion. The problem is these products may offer a temporary solution to our skin care concerns, but they don't address the underlying c... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: A child's birthday: 1 of 17
The seventh of August is a huge day in my house. It is the celebration of the day of my son's birth. Each year, I literally try to out do the year previous, pulling out the bells and whistles. His eighth birthday party takes the cake. One of his favorite shows is Fear Factor, so it was decided that would be the theme. He want... More..