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I am a southern gal from Georgia who has lived in the south all my life, except when I lived in the United Kingdom, for 2/1/2 years.

I have two daughters and one granddaughter. I work part-time in a family owned consignment shop, and my husband is an organist

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Healing in the garden: How my garden helped me: 4 of 68
I never knew gardens could heal, until I remarried and moved to the United Kingdom. Gardens are very small in England, but with some imagination you can see these grassy or rocky areas, as a room or even another world.My new garden was a typical garden space created, by an Englishman, with pea gravel, no grass, and statues in... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues How could a loving God send people to hell: 6 of 99
How could a loving God send anyone to hell? He doesn't, we all have the choice of life or death, and it's our decision.Throughout the scriptures, God has always given His creation the ability to choose life or death. Since the beginning of time, God has always wanted a relationship with us. Not a world full of robots running ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Evangelism for the everyday Christian: 1 of 14
Evangelism for the everyday Christian comes in many varieties, and there's no excuse for not sharing the Gospel, and you can by keeping it simple. Your testimony of how Jesus has changed your life is the easiest way to share the Gospel. I have not found many, who are not touched by a personal story or a life-changing moment.F... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why do women stay with abusers?: 3 of 20
When I married at 18 years old and pregnant, I thought I had escaped my family problems, but in reality I had jumped out of the pot and into the fire.Coming from a dysfunctional family you hardly notice the dysfunctions of another one. I suppose there are certain types of lifestyle magnets that have a strong pull, especially ... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Is it easier to walk away or stay with a partner who is violent?: 9 of 54
I was an abused woman for over 30 years, and at the age of 50 I decided I had suffered enough, and left. It's been said that experience is the best teacher, but I know it can be a hard task master. It took me many years, to learn enough lessons, so I could run away from my dysfunctional marriage, and go in a new direction.My ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should a woman have the right to choose abortion?: 59 of 313
My question is why does any woman choose to end the life of her unborn baby? Perhaps if we look at a few reasons, it might become clear why women are willing to change their lives forever, by ending the life of their unborn children.Those in the abortion camp might suggest that it's not a baby but only tissue. I have always t... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Stress: 5 of 25
Stress, stress, stress we hear about it on a daily basis and, as a sufferer of hives caused from stress, I am finally understanding what stress has done, is doing and will do.The penny finally dropped a few months ago when I found myself with itchy whelps and bumps all over my body, and I began to remember I had this problem ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Is it impolite to sell something you received as a gift?: 2 of 10
Yes I believe it would be impolite to sell a gift, but my question is, why do you want to sell it? Evidently it wasn't something you wanted to keep, or you needed the money. In my opinion if someone buys you a gift they should know you well enough to know what you like or want.I remember last Christmas there was a lot of talk... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Is it better to be interesting or useful?: 1 of 5
I chuckled when I saw this debate, and immediately said out loud, "I would rather have someone useful verses someone who is interesting. I know this is true, because I worked in retail for many years.Being interesting is fun during breaks and lunch time, but when you're trying to get customers checked out, at the registers, y... More..
Relationships & Family > Humor & Laughter Today's most annoying popular catch phrases: 8 of 38
My husband was reading the BBC news online this morning, and he came across an article about "Offices Phrases You Love to Hate". Most of them were very British and some I recognized, like "keeping your ducks in a row", and "I've got you in my radar".So I started thinking about phrases I love to hate, and here's a few of mine.... More..