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My name is Suzanne (Sue) Marsh, my husband Earl is an over the road truck driver I have been on the truck for over 15 years now. Our life style is a little different than most peoples. We cover the lower 48 states. I have been writing since I was thirteen

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Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership A historical view of US presidential pets: 1 of 15
Pets in the White House began with George Washington and continues with the Obama's trying to decide what type of dog they should purchase for their two daughters. Georgre Washington was gifted by the King of Spain with a jackass, while he was president. Thomas Jefferson had a whistling Mockingbird named Dicky who could imita... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Parenting: 12 of 138
There have been times over the years when I think of something my own Mom said to me after a white mouse crawled up her leg: "I hope someday you have a child just like you." Words of prophecy or words of doom, I have a child that is very much like me yet we are different. Before Denise was born she kept me waiting because she... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Is the media morally responsible for demonizing Pit Bulls?: 1 of 10
The media is morally responsible for demonizing Pit Bulls, just as they have done with German Sherpards and Rotweillers. The media feeds on stories of children being mauled by these dogs. Sometimes it seems that the worse the maulling the more coverage the story gets. Has anyone bothered to look at the owners of these dogs th... More..
Arts & Humanities > 19th Century US History The Battle of Gettysburg: Why did Robert E. Lee order Pickett's Charge?: 2 of 16
He knew Pickett's Charge was useless but the commanding General had ordered it, there would be no change in orders. Why did General Robert E. Lee order Pickett's Charge?The sequence of events that led up to the charge began on July 1, 1863; the first day of battle at Gettysburg. General Henry (Harry) Heath a divisional comman... More..
Travel > Destination Guides (Other) Are amusement resorts or nature sights better for vacationing with children?: 6 of 46
Several years ago we took our Grandson Billy with us in our big rig for a month: it turned out to be a great vacation for us and Billy. We left Bartlett, Texas July 5th, with a load going to El Paso, Texas. Billy saw a roadrunner for the first time, it was nature at her best from the windshield of the big rig. Our next load t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Advantages of rural life: 8 of 53
The biggest advantage to rural living is the peace and tranquility. When I look out my door I see Mockingbirds, Meadow Larks, blue skies and slightly cleaner air. I have experienced true culture shock moving from the city to a rural area about 1500 miles from where I was born and raised. However there are trade offs for livi... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) Will the US still exist as a country in 100 years?: 3 of 19
Will the US still exist as a country in 100 years? No, it will not exist as we know it today. First of all we are not we the people any longer, we don't speak up. We take for granted our rights but do we actually know what our rights are? Somehow I doubt that we do. Most americans have no idea how the consititution was design... More..
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History The legacy of George W. Bush: 3 of 18
George W. Bush's legacy depends upon what the news media has decided to make his legacy. Yes, you read that correctly, the news media, who does not back Mr. Bush, who makes him look like a fool. We Americans are always ready to believe the worst in people not the best. Did Mr. Bush do it right in Iraq? What about his economic... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Relationships: 33 of 195
"Boy have I got a brother for you." I looked at Catherine and told her I did not need a brother. I was reeling from a separation that was taking its toll on me physically as well as mentally. Catherine and I worked together at a bean factory in small rural community in upstate New York, and she had been trying to convince me ... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Commentary: Loving life on the far side of 50: 6 of 35
When my Dad turned 58 I thought that was hysterical I was only 38! However the far side of 50 has now crept into my life and I am 58. I love being on the far side of 50. I am healthier now than I was in my 20's. I do not have the stress in my life I had when I was younger. I have more poise and am content in my own skin so to... More..