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The epitome of my writing encompasses experience, growth, and definition of my soul. Winning is an honor and signifies intense dedication. I welcome additional opportunities.

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Overcoming a drinking problem: 3 of 74

Alcoholism cost my late father his marriage, more than a decade of time and almost his life. It began before my mother married him in 1970. He added liquor to her drink, knowing she would not drink it; he always did it for her. This continued during their five and a half year, turbulent marriage. One time he became outraged ...
Business > Starting an Online Business How to start a small online business by yourself: 1 of 13

Starting an online business requires planning, solid ideas, research, facts, money, and a willingness to succeed. Some aspects may appear easier to accomplish than other ones. Yet, without a careful watch over all of them, your business may sink. First, what is the purpose of your business? Second, is there a need for your b...
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Overview: Art therapy: 1 of 10

Shy, easily intimidated, and misunderstood normally topped the list of words and phrases describing the young boy. At only seven years of age, he wanted nothing more than to die. His parents knew little about him; yet, they attempted conversing with him each day. Frustrated, they now clustered around the low table in the off...
Jobs & Careers > Starting Out Making the most of your unemployment: 5 of 36

During unemployment, it is crucial you make the best use of your time. Having experienced this myself, I recommend volunteering, short-term training opportunities and self-learning help. These encourage prospective employers to view you in the most positive terms. Employers want employees who know how to communicate with oth...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A train mystery: 1 of 7

The lights dimmed and a quiet snaked its way through the crowd of guests enjoying their rail journey. They appeared to be an assorted array of youth seeking adventure, and seniors seeking a lost youth. A few middle aged men, one family and two females, most likely single, blended to create a balance of age, temperaments and ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Funny parenting stories: 12 of 73

The flat tire thumped as we made our way to the nearest parking lot. I teetered between calling my boyfriend for assistance and showing my two daughters the importance of changing a tire without help. The sky looked fine and the sunshine gave me a wave of confidence. Being a single mother offered me many chances to show them...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Divorce: 2 of 12

Haley's tears fell as the words she feared the most rang in her ears. Her parents would finalize their divorce in less than a month. She longed to run to the safety of her room. Still, she sat on the edge of the couch, with her dad one her left and her mom on her right. The scent of cookies, warm from the oven, circled aroun...
Health & Fitness > Childhood Disorders Living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): 2 of 10

On the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) website, www.aap.org, I read, "ADHD is a condition of the brain that makes it difficult for children to control their behavior." This is true for adults with ADHD too. Being one of the thousands of individuals with this disorder, I know what living with ADHD means. To maintain a fo...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development Family game time key to child's intelligence and quality family time: 1 of 5

In this article about family time, positive interactions, and brain development, I will provide related information, ideas and support for creating family traditions through games and other fun. At the end I include additional resources. Through a 2005 North Dakota State University (NDSU) article on the development of a chil...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Writing objective and rational analytical essays: 1 of 5

As defined on the site, Custom Writing, "An analytical essay is helpful when a more full understanding of an examined object is needed." Hence, the primary differences between analytical and other essays are the insight required and the scope of exploration. The word analytical revolves around analyzing, not just informing. ...