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About me - Ann Dennis

I was born in Michigan and through the years ended up in Wisconsin.

I am fiftyish and have wanted to write but haven't had anyone around to encourage me. It's easy to just lag when no one expects anything from you.

I've done a lot of things, High school, two

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Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Romance: 15 of 226
Chapter one On the trailHe stood on the barn drive with his arms crossed on his chest watching his two sons try to load a stubborn horse into a trailer. They were supposed to know better but there stood Kyle with his strong hands gripping the lead rope and pulling for all he was worth. His younger brother was pushing on the d... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Conservation In calculating endangered fish species, should hatchery populations be counted or just wild fish?: 1 of 6
The key word here is endangered and animals of any species that are kept in an artificial environment are not endangered and are slightly different from their wild counterparts.To count these species to clue us in as to their endangered status we need to know what is happening in the wild. Some may ask why. The reason is simp... More..
Education > Homeschooling Solutions to homeschooling socialization issues: 5 of 29
Every time I turned around I heard someone bemoaning the lack of socialization of children that were homeschooled. While I didn't see a problem I took steps to prove to detractors that my child was socialized as well as the public and private school children. What I discovered surprised me.The best socialized kids and most we... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Moonlit walk: 9 of 47
They met in the middle of the park, he in a long black coat covering his suit and tie, she in heavy fur over her expensive, going to a charity meeting dress. Neither was where they were supposed to be. They stared at each other for several seconds and he finally broke the silence. "I love you.""You can't, I can't, neither of ... More..
Pets & Animals > Horses (Other) The benefits of buying your child a horse: 3 of 14
The benefits of buying your child a horse are many. But you must be prepared to research, study horse care and spend many hours looking for the perfect animal for your family.Do not buy your child of any age or ability a young horse. Don't let the seller convince you that your child can grow up with their horse. It doesn't wo... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Feeling lost: 171 of 720
Color and noise swirl around me.Noise that sounds like Spanish, Indian, Arabic?Color of Nikon, Pepsi, Coke, Pan-America?I miss English.Gray is the color of relief. More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Organization profile: 4-H Club: 2 of 8
What people don't realize is that 4-H in no longer just an agricultural youth activity. 4-H has grown with the times and become a youth program that is moving and shaking to the benefit of the youth with the good fortune of being members. Unfortunately in this highly scheduled world with parents looking for babysitters more t... More..
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce In divorce, should the father have equal custody rights to his children?: 28 of 109
Divorce and Custody are two of the most terrifying words in the English language. There are good arguments on both sides for either the mother or father to have total custody or some part of the child rearing.The sad truth is that while I mostly support a father having equal custody, I honestly believe that both parents shoul... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Radio talk shows worth listening to: 4 of 15
The request is for an article on Radio talk shows worth listening to. But I listen to a whole station all day long. It has a lot of good information and has what has been called driveway moments' more than once a day and every day. So if you want talk shows covering anything under the sun you need to listen to your local publ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game reviews: Hyperballoid 2 (by Alawar Games): 3 of 11
Hyperballoid-2So OK you're supposed to shoot those little balls at a bunch of bricks? The end of the game comes suddenly without any rhyme or reason and there was no introductory frame work to give the player a context for shooting these colored bricks. Oh and you're supposed to collect gems to win but there is only two or th... More..