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Creative Writing > Memoirs My most humorous gardening (mis)adventure: 6 of 76
My most humorous gardening misadventure was also my most embarrassing! We had just bought our house, and I was thrilled to finally have my own backyard. I was determined to become a world-class gardener, although I was squeamish and not fond of bugs or worms. One afternoon, I set out to garden. Problem was, the grass was kne... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Death of a parent: 6 of 67
Goodbye, Darling My mother is propped up in the hospital bed, suddenly an old woman. The fever that has gripped her has aged her in just a few days. The cords in her neck stand out in harsh relief. Her mouth is closed, her hands tightly clenched into fists. Even in sleep, she appears agitated. Will she ever be at peace, I wo... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Facebook experiences: 1 of 10
About Face(book) If, like me, you are the parent of a teenager, you no doubt have heard of Facebook. Have you ever entered a room where your child is hunched in front of a computer, only to have them start clicking frantically to try and shut things down before you can get a peek? Well, it made me more than just a little cur... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Seasonal rush: 1 of 6
Maybe it's because I'm getting older, and am more aware of the passing of time, but it seems to me that the seasons in this country are becoming out of sync with the calendar. Have you ever tried to buy a bathing suit in August? Good luck - better off if you're looking for wool sweaters or fur coats. A winter coat in January... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Which is harder: Getting ready for a vacation or returning home afterwards?: 10 of 50
There's no question for me that returning from a vacation is way harder than preparing for one. We were fortunate enough to take a 9-day cruise this summer. Planning for that trip was almost as much fun as taking it! Buying cruisewear, looking online at all the ship's amenities, daydreaming about all the exotic ports we woul... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Gift guide to choosing pajamas and sleepwear: 3 of 13
These are the different types of pajamas and sleepwear available: - Flannel pajamas. Great Christmas gifts for him or her, warm, toasty flannel pajamas are always comfy and welcome, although not usually very romantic! A sweet gift for kids to give on Mother's Day or Father's Day. - Footed pajamas. Speaking of not terribly ro... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Gift guide to choosing slippers: 3 of 10
These are the different types of slippers available: - Sheepskin. Sheepskin slippers are warm and comfortable and make great gifts, especially for Father's Day. Whether genuine or faux, sheepskin slippers will mold to the shape of your feet over time and become even more comfortable. They are ubiquitous gifts at Christmas ti... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Shoes: 4 of 11
I love shoes. There is a particular brand I am fond of which makes very comfortable shoes. My feet hurt in any other brand of shoe. So, I am rather loyal to this brand and own several pairs. Over the summer, I was surfing the 'Net when I came across a picture of a new style by this company. It was quite a departure from thei... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Women & clothes: 6 of 15
Today the strangest thing happened. My daughter and I were in Syms, a local high-end discount clothing store. I didn't really need anything, per se, but then again it's rarely about need, right? I just had that tingly sort of feeling that something was waiting for me to come buy it and that I just had to go today and bring i... More..
Jobs & Careers > Employers Commentary: How our entire economy is being outsourced: 4 of 10
When I ordered my laptop from the giant US corporation whose name rhymes with "hell," my salesman was a good ol' boy from down south, complete with southern manners and a drawl. I had contact e-mails and multiple phone numbers to track him down day or night. It was a smooth transaction and I couldn't wait to receive my compu... More..