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I've been writing professionally since the age of 21 and have been published in magazines and newspapers including the New York Times. I have taught creative writing and been employed as a freelance book editor. I love all the arts including painting and music.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Waiting: 2 of 179
How I Met Your FatherI know you are out there.My mother tells me so.She says: do not fearA young man will show.Maybe in the library,Maybe in the mall.Maybe in the bakery.Maybe in the Fall.And so I wait for my true loveBut look at every manAs if he's sent from heaven aboveAnd ask, is he the one?I wish that I were pretty.I wish... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Typewriters: 1 of 50
The old Remington,Over there on the table Was his darling, his baby,His shiny, black mistress. He stroked her steel sidesFondled her round keys. Fed four kids and one wifeOn what he could get her to do. He loved her more than me.That's what I'd tell him when At 2 A.M. I'd hear their goings on.The tapping rhythmic tapping of T... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Snapshots: 3 of 100
There are three snapshots on the mantle.I call them before, during and after.The first one is homeroom,Seventh grade.You're in the striped shirt,That's me in the long braid.The second one is on our honeymoon.You're smiling at me in the hotel room.You're wearing a green robe (The only time)Drinking gin and tonicWith a twist of... More..
Food & Drink > Fruits & Vegetables Fall foods are coming: 1 of 31
It's impossible to think of fall and not think of apples. Bushels of red, gold and green apples are for sale at road-side stands or in the supermarket. You can pick your own apples at local orchards or pick up locally grown apples from neighborhood farm shares or co-ops. Starting in mid-August the first variety of eating appl... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Betrayal: 20 of 431
Ode to the New Young GirlfriendIf you like the way he wears his hairOr the way his shoes are shinedYou can thank my skill with scissorsAnd the hands that buffed were mine.If he makes you "his" shrimp scampiAnd you say that it's divineRemember dear that recipewas absolutely mine.If you love the way he dressesThink his choice o... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life What to do when guests outstay their welcome: 1 of 20
Guests outstay their welcome for two main reasons. One: arrival and departure times were not discussed with enough detail or not at all, and two: they're having fun and don't want to go yet. In the first instance, they have no clue they've stayed longer than you expected. In the second they are aware but are extending their s... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Quick and easy crockpot recipes: 2 of 39
Some so-called quick and easy crockpot recipes use too many ingredients, have too many steps, and take too long to prepare to really qualify as "quick and easy." This recipe really is very simple and can be put together in less than 5 minutes. Jackpot Crockpot Pot RoastIn the bottom of your crockpot, put 2 celery ribs chopp... More..
Food & Drink > Spices, Herbs & Condiments Recipes: Homemade salad dressing: 4 of 75
Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing Like most families, we share our favorite recipes with each other. Like most families, we have a slew of pretty good cooks who love to take a recipe and put their own individual stamp upon it by adding or changing ingredients. The following recipe started off purely Sister Pat's, before... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Turning forty: 3 of 55
Feeling sad cause you're turning 40?I'm twice that now and feel young and sporty.I walk two miles most every day.I do chores, but make time to play.I help out the widow down the streetShe can't shop; she's got bad feet.I don't mind doing her grocery shopping.Keeps me young and keeps me hopping.I walk her dog for the very same... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dogs: 11 of 176
Charley appears at my door one dayHis eyes are cloudy; his back is sway.He's gray around his eyes and muzzleI put out my hand and he gives me a nuzzle.His backbone and ribs are sadly visible.It's obvious to me his life's been miserableHis eyes are defeated but his tail gives a wag.I reach for his collar to look for a tag.I fi... More..