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I have always had a wild imagination and a humorous personality so a few years ago I started putting my wild and humorous thoughts to paper. And voila! A creative writer was born. I am a very proficient creative writer and most times stories just flow from

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Getting pulled over by a police officer: 1 of 76

Who doesn't enjoy a weekend road trip every now and then? There is nothing that feels quite so freeing as taking off for a long holiday weekend, speeding down the highway, in a convertible, the hot summer sun, kissing the top of your head. MY husband and I enjoyed one such weekend not long ago. We were lost in our own worlds,... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Adventure: 2 of 105
Prologue July 23, 1983 Dear Diary, Well, Momma and I left on what she is calling an "adventure" today. She woke me up at 2 am by turning on the lights in my bedroom and throwing two big trash bags on my bed. She told me to fill one of the bags with all my best clothes and the other with all my favorite belongings. She told ... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Our family's most unique and unusual autumn tradition: 1 of 42
I have always loved Halloween. So I was excited when my sons were born the week before Halloween. Since then, every October we have a month long birthday celebration centered around a Halloween theme. Every year my sons are given the choice as to whether or not they want to have a Halloween birthday party. And every year they... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) What it takes to be a parent: 2 of 75
Being a parent is like riding a huge emotional roller coaster 24 hours a day. There are peaks and valleys of emotions larger than any roller coaster I've ever ridden on. Being a parent of course takes love but it's not until you are a parent that you realize it sometimes takes tough love. And while loving your child is easy t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Hometowns: Reminiscing about the place where we grew up: 1 of 37
If quaint country living and rolling up the sidewalks at night is your preferred way of living have I got the town for you. New Salem, Pennsylvania is my hometown. It is neither well known or a much loved tourist destination but rather it is a small town; one that most people would have to look up on a map to find out exact... More..
Relationships & Family > New & Old Friends Harsh realities: Outgrowing friendships: 4 of 124
Many of us have a few friends that we've known for years. Maybe we have grown up with them and they have become like adopted family members. These decades old friendships can transcend even the strongest blood ties. Over the years we've laughed and cried with these friends. We've cherished in sharing life's most joyous moment... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: What is your favorite animal and why: 1 of 30
Is there any animal as loyal, loving and gracious as a dog? I am an avid animal lover and I love all types of animals but if I had to pick one animal that I treasure over all others it would be the dog. Since the domestication of animals began, there was the dog, right there beside his owner's side, showing a brand of loyalty... More..
Food & Drink > Fast Food Three fast, healthy dinners: 2 of 55
Some nights it may seem like a struggle to get a healthy dinner on the table. Sacrifices are made and your family doesn't get a healthy dinner but only a quick meal; the majority of these quick meals are processed foods. If your family does get a healthy dinner it's often late at night until the entire family sits down to eat... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My struggle to become a mother: 1 of 26

My Personal Struggle to Become a MotherIronically, for as long as I can remember, I didn't want children. I was a career woman. But as my friends started having babies and I grew older, my maternal instincts kicked in and I got the 'itch'. I called my gynecologist and she gave me a full exam and started me on prenatal vitamin... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Religion: 2 of 51

"Andy can't make it to the churches' progressive dinner on Saturday night. Do you want to go with me?" my mother in law asked me as her big puppy dog eyes batted their fake eyelashes at me.Instantly panic set in. Now I love my mother in law more than anything, truly I do. So I didn't want to disappoint her. She is the tops wh... More..