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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 > 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 wan... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Your way: 5 of 80
If I needed a shoulder to cry on Would you offer me yours To reach me in a crisis Would you break down all doors If I was insecure Would you give me reassurance Would you stand by my side Through every bad occurrence If I called in the middle of the night Would you come, no questions asked Would you always honor and respect ... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Space heater checklist: Safe locations and hazards to avoid: 1 of 16
When the frigid air is nipping outside your windows a little extra heat may be needed inside to keep you warm and comfortable. With home heating costs shooting through the roof, adjusting the thermostat may be burning a hole in your pocket book. Space heaters are an excellent solution, for keeping you warm while keeping your... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life The importance of marital longevity: 1 of 16
When speaking about marriage a lot of topics come up in the conversation, but never do I recall hearing someone mention longevity. Unfortunately it's not something we tend to associate with marriage. It's almost as though as a society we expect marriage to be a temporary arrangement, instead of the lifelong committed union i... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Tips for organizing yard and garage sales: 2 of 31
You've cleaned out your basement, attic, garage and children's bedrooms. So what do you do now? It's the perfect time to organize a yard sale. Turn those unwanted treasures into a few extra dollars in your pocket. Here are some tips to help you plan your yard sale. 1. SETTING A DATE Don't be too anxious and set a date for to... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My dog(s): 3 of 46
Those big floppy ears and long, lanky legs. It was a sight only a mother could love, but I knew in an instant he was mine. He's a Redbone Coonhound. Specifically bred for hunting bear and bobcats. They are highly intelligent and eager to learn. Unfortunately nobody told Buster this. It didn't take me long to figure out he ha... More..
Health & Fitness > Arthritis Alternative therapies for arthritis: 1 of 15
With all the advances being made in modern medicine, our life expectancy has greatly increased. Unfortunately, these advances have failed to find a cure for many painful conditions, such as arthritis. The result is, we're living longer, in chronic pain. Conventional treatment often proves to be ineffective and comes with the... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Brothers & sisters: 4 of 54
Growing up with two older brothers wasn't always easy. Being the baby of the family I was constantly subjected to their taunts and bullying. Never anything too extreme, basically just boys being boys. Little sisters are always an easy target. Regardless of the fights and arguments one thing was always clear. We loved each ot... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How to prepare yourself for going back to work after holiday vacation: 3 of 39
Returning to work after holiday vacation is met with about as much anticipation as a root canal. While you may be dreading the thought of getting back to the daily grind, after your thoroughly enjoyed reprieve, unless one of your holiday miracles was winning the lottery, returning to work is imminent. In order to successfull... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Struggles associated with an invisible disability: 3 of 39
Disabilities come in many forms. Those that can't visibly be detected, often are not taken seriously or dismissed as being without merit. For the people who suffer these kinds of ailments the symptoms are very real and life altering. At the age of thirty I started to suffer from seizures. After an extensive battery of tests ... More..