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My name is Jayne Bonilla and when people ask me what I do, I tell them it depends on which hat I am wearing. You see, I have hat hair from the many hats I wear in a day. But hands down, my best fitting hat is the one that reads "MOM" across the top! I have

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: The differences between a man and a woman: 1 of 19
The difference between a man and a WOman is the "WO"! And I mean WO baby! My husband and I went to see a therapist recently. I did most the talking and my husband chimed in whenever I let him get a word in edgewise. By the end of our session the therapist summed us up by stating that my husband is like a "short story" while I... More..
Education > Homework & Testing Great creative writing projects for elementary school students: 1 of 10
Children often ask me how I got into writing? And I honestly respond "I didn't, it got into me!"And when I ask kids what has gotten into them, they bubble over with excitement and can't wait to share their passions with me. And many times writing may not be one of their passions, but writing about something they love empowers... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Keeping your self esteem: 1 of 9
I like to think of self esteem as the emotional fuel in a person's tank. We, like automobiles, operate at our best when our self esteem, or emotional fuel is registered full. But in order to feel full, we must first be fulfilled. Fulfillment comes from the inside out. It means being content with who we are and living an authe... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Mistaken identity: 15 of 81
I went to the party feeling excitedThere were popular kids and I was invitedSurrounded by those whose lives seemed so fullFriendships I'd hoped for- so desirableI danced with a guy and my heart skipped a beathe was gorgeous and actually said I was sweethe said he had liked me but lacked having gutsafraid I'd reject him, I sai... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Don't ask: 39 of 176
I asked an old woman, "how was your day?""don't ask" was all she repliedshe meant what she said but didn't say what she meanther sadness could not be deniedI could leave her alone, respecting her wishesbut I knew alone she'd remainso I urged her "please tell me, how was your day?"she said "don't ask and I won't complain"about... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > After School Managing your children's extracurricular activities while avoiding burnout for everyone: 8 of 26
Our family car reeked of french fries, chicken fingers, hamburger grease and a smorgasboard of fast foods. Spilled and sticky soda lined our car upholstery, all a reflection of our typical week of keeping up with the demands of a heavy extracurricular schedule. Drive thru became a part of our regiment and practically snuffed ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Running: 6 of 18
I am human, therefore I run. Isn't that why it is called the human race? And I am a distinct member, as are we all. If we don't run in this human race, we get left behind. Yet if we run too fast we risk getting burned out before we ever reach the finish line. And it is important not to confuse the human race with the rat race... More..
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Great children's books about real life situations: 3 of 8
"My brother's name is Andrew, he's a very friendly boy, unlike the recent hurricane who came here to destroy. It blew the roof right off my house, it knocked down all my trees, but my family's still all standing, I give thanks on both my knees..." Having lived through Hurricane Andrew in 1992, we became emotionally "swept up"... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Night owls: 2 of 5
I learned long ago, that human beings can easily be referred to as "Bird Brains." I, for instance, fall in the feathered friends category and am classified as a "Night Owl." Case in point: I have elected to write this story at 2:32 in the morning. I am exhausted, yet invigorated; probably from drinking too much coffee and was... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life Living life with optimism: Why life is more than just "death and taxes": 20 of 39
Sheila's Magic Wand "The Good Fairy may be gone, but her magic will live on forever, as long as we believe." Sheila was the "good" fairy to all who were fortunate enough to know her. She was my cousin, but more like a sister. She was a kindergarten teacher but more like a friend. She was a mother but more like a mentor. And h... More..