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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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Travel > Travel (Other) Tips for driving cross country with friends: 1 of 12
"You want me to go where with you? Driving what?" I replied when my best friend asked me to join her on a cross country road trip years ago after we both graduated from college. Even 15 years ago at such a young age I knew that cross country travel with even your best friend was asking for trouble. A cross country trip can b... More..
Personal Finance > Auto Insurance Auto insurance: 1 of 12
There are many changes taking place in the auto insurance industry these days all to benefit you, the client. The world wide web has been the biggest factor in changing an industry that used to have neighborhood agents working as the backbone of the industry. Today,the auto insurance industry and the neighborhood insurance a... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day Why chocolate is associated with Valentine's Day: 1 of 12
There is a sense of romanticism about chocolate, rich and smooth, sweet in taste, chocolate is euphoric in taste to many people. For centuries chocolate has been considered an aphrodisiac, increasing sexual desire. And chocolate also contains phenylethylamine, a chemical which creates a feeling of euphoria, associated with b... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Do rescued animals make good pets?: 9 of 105
My childhood would have never been the same had I grown up without a pet. Through all my achievements, painful moments and days when I didn't feel that I had a friend in the world, a rescued dog or a cat was always there. I have been lucky enough to have had many animal best friends over the years and all have been rescues. ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My first tattoo: 4 of 46
"Oh look, there's a tattoo shop! You've been talking about getting your Navy dolphins tattooed on your forearm. Let's go in tonight after dinner." I eagerly pointed out the shop to my husband, the warm sun kissing my head as we rode the Conch Train down Duvall Street in Key West. I was in one of those moods where it felt gre... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed Learning to read: 2 of 23
Literacy opens up an entire new world of imagination, creativity and learning to a new reader of any age. Children are learning to read earlier than ever before. Today preschoolers are reading two full grades ahead of their parents. By learning to read at such a young age it accelerates a child's learning in other areas and ... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Bugs that are good for your garden: 2 of 23
Many gardeners get more than a little annoyed with bugs. While working in the garden, the buzzing and the biting, can be so frustrating and the crop damage caused by some bugs can decimate a garden. Gardeners become so annoyed with these pests that US gardeners spend millions of dollars annually on chemical and organic pesti... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Historical fiction: 5 of 56

Prologue New York City, mid September 1918 "Mama! Mama! I see her! I see her!" Sasha's six year old daughter Katia screamed joyously as she bounced in her father Ivan's arms. Katia pointed to the gleaming copper statue that welcomed them to America, the place that was to be their new home. A place that they had dreamed about... More..
Society & Lifestyle > South & Central American Culture Interesting facts about Ecuador: 1 of 9
The eco-friendly South American country of Ecuador is one of the top 18 mega-diverse countries in the world. It is located at the northwestern tip of South America. It borders Columbia to the north, Peru to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Ecuador's territory includes 105, 037 miles of mainland as well as the Gala... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Angels: 9 of 79
A Friend for Christmas The automatic doors at the bus station parted as Teddy stepped inside blowing a warm breath inside his cupped hands rubbing them together to create a warming friction. Being stationed at Fort Drum, New York you get used to the travel delays but you never get used to how the cold violates your body. But... More..