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Living life and loving it! That's me. In my mid fifties, I am well into my 2nd, possibly 3rd, career. I have been a freelance writer for 10 years while my three sons were small, have been published in several monthly magazines for children and adults, specializing

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Poems for children: 10 of 229
Soap is a Four Letter WordJonathan Donovan Entwhistle wakesDetermined to triumph, whatever it takes.He vows he'll make no more silly mistakesHe'll avoid powders and liquids and flakes.He won't take his bath because he has heardThat soap is a four letter word.Mother is frantic, she's tearing her hairHow can her Johnny take suc... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Religion: 18 of 138
The Good LifeI lived each day my whole life throughThe way my church had told me to.I followed every rule they gaveConvinced that what they said would saveMy soul. I shunned each sin they banned,Gave worldly wealth with open hand.Clothed the naked, nursed the ill,Fed the hungry, warmed the chill,Joined in public proclamationO... More..
Business > Entrepreneurial Spirit Characteristics you need to be successful as an entrepreneur: 1 of 6
Telling Time the Entrepreneur's WayTo be a successful entrepreneur, you must learn to tell time the way entrepreneurs do. You must develop a long range perspective, and focus on the end goal instead of looking at every day's results.To fully understand, there are three concepts that interlock. They are entrepreneurial pay ver... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Animal poems for children: 28 of 127
Gray Squirrel Timid gray squirrel in a tree Watching, watching, watching me. Cannot nap and cannot eat Restlessly he stamps his feet. He doesn't know quite what to do. But squirrel, I'm only watching you! More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals The differences between effective and ineffective leadership skills: 4 of 18
Effective Leaders Build Teams, Ineffective Leaders Build TroubleEffective leaders inspire confidence and performance in the people they lead. They succeed in casting a believable vision of the group's goals, and enlisting cooperation from each team member. They listen well, and are able to make each team member feel important... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Four leaf clovers: 3 of 7
Clover Blessing God's daily blessing is so quiet, Today I nearly passed right by it. Nearly missed a four-leaved clover Growing near the garden floor. When I looked and looked more closely There were many, many more. Clover don't announce themselves, They are reticent and shy. But oh! How thrilling when y... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues Your child and scoliosis: 4 of 8
Scoliosis: Walk a Crooked MileNone of my sons have scoliosis. I had it as a child, worse than any of my relatives with it, and still have it today. Mine is the progressive kind, and causes pain and height loss even now, some fifty years later. My childhood was affected in every way by this condition, and the lessons I learned... More..
Pets & Animals > Horse Care & Health Horse health: Treatments for founder: 2 of 4
Founder Due to Cushing's DiseaseOur 16 year old Peruvian Paso mare, Cantada, has had chronic founder secondary to Cushing's disease for about 4 years. She has been in treatment this entire time, to keep the disease at bay.Cushing's is usually from a tumor in the pituitary gland and this tumor secretes too much steroid. Cushin... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Acrostic poems: 55 of 94
ChildrenClinging to a Father they must grow to understandHolding, when life's troubles come, so tightly to His hand.Innocent of evil, spending romping days at playLoving those around them, learning what to do and say,Drawing our attention to the marvels that they seeRevealed in wondrous detail in each insect, bird, and tree.E... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inspirational: 376 of 473
Water StridersSkimmers weave their pirouettes and danceLike weed fluff borne aloft on fitful breeze.They sketch their trackless paths with aimless easeOver wealth submerged below their stance.Unimagined riches beg their glance,Beckon, from the pebbly shallows tease;Invite the restless ones to dive and seizeSome treasure, so t... More..