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I caught the writing bug early in life. When I was 9 or 10, I used to write stories for my younger brothers. I should have known I had a knack for this when they would often request my stories over Dr. Seuss

As I got older I used essay and poetry to help

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Your earliest memory: 20 of 310
Warm and SnugSnug as a bug in a rug. It sounds cliche, but that describes my first memory. I was three years old and had crawled into my dolly's cradle and pulled an old rug we kept under the kitchen sink up over top of me. I remember thinking that it would be fun to be a dolly and as I didn't have a blanket, the rug would ha... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Traditions & Themes Best song choices for the father-daughter dance: 2 of 21
The tear-jerker of every wedding reception is the father-daughter dance. It is inherently sweet, the love of a father as he gives his baby girl to her new husband. Heart-warming and heart-breaking at the same time. Thank goodness the music industry has provided us with endless choices for the perfect song for this dance. The... More..
Food & Drink > Fruits & Vegetables The nutritional value of raw carrots: 1 of 9
Rabbits love carrots and the most famous rabbit, Bugs Bunny, sure knows the value of chomping on raw carrots. These power packed orange dynamite sticks help him foil Elmer Fudd, Yosemite Sam and a host of other mortal enemies. Makes you wonder what would happen if he was always eating a donut? So what are in these carrots th... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding What you need to know about breastfeeding: 2 of 17
Breastfeeding - What Lamaze and La Leche Won't Tell You You are in your last term of pregnancy. You are planning to breastfeed your baby. You've heard all about the benefits of nursing and you are totally prepared, mind, body and spirit for this natural bonding experience. Then you have the baby. I won't go into labour deta... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christmas humor: 7 of 59
A Slightly Cynical Christmas The day before Christmas, My head's in a whirl, Clomping through malls With a two-year-old girl. Rudolph and Frosty Are far from my mind, It's some weird talking Elmo S'Got me standing in line. The crappy store speakers Playing "Joy to the World" Heck, I'll just be happy If my Visa's still good... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Father's Day: 13 of 108
My Daddy's the greatest in my opinion,He's truly amazing and one in a million.He will play dolls or trains or even drink tea,And I know he does this because he loves me. We go to the park and when it rains to the gym.I am never afraid when I am with him,We make silly faces and act like big weirdos.He's my big, handsome Daddy... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Color & Coloring What to do when your home hair color comes out too dark: 1 of 8
Got a bit adventurous? Thought you might try going darker? Now you look like Elvira, Mistress of the Dark? Don't start shopping for coffins yet, there is a cure for your new vampire look. The following seven steps may not get your hair exactly as it was but it will be better than the color you are sporting at the moment. ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: The last days of summer: 1 of 8
A Late Summer Afternoon at Gage Park We parked a long way from the playground. Kaitlin had fallen asleep and I thought the walk in the stroller would do us both good. The path was shaded with large cedars and spruce trees. The breeze was sweet. I found a bench under an oak, unbuckled Kaitlin from the stroller and settled h... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Best toys for toddlers: 1 of 8
The Top 5 Toddler ToysWhen I first started researching for this article I fully expected to write a "Top 10 Toddler Toys" with attached links to where they could be purchased on-line. I visited several parenting message boards and I posted the following question "If you had to give away all your toddler's toys but one, which ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Alarm clocks: 9 of 68
A buzz, a beep, a ringing bellThat damn loud noise that comes from hell.It wakes me from a restful slumberWith evil glowing flashing numbers.What did I do to earn this fate?Besides stay up an hour late.My fuzzy brain would like to knowFrom buried deep in my pillow.Why can't I wake up to something sweet,A gentle breeze? A bird... More..