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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 > 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.... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Before PlayStation: The toys I grew up with: 16 of 136
Although I didn't have any of the fabulous video games or electronic toys that my sons have today. I grew up in an era when kids engaged in wholesome, imaginative play. Although Atari was alive in its infant stage we didn't care about tapping root beer or preventing a frog from becoming road kill. The outdoors was our addicti... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology What is it about catnip that makes cats go crazy?: 5 of 40
Most feline owners get alot of pleasure out of witnessing their cat's playful behavior. But on occasion a feline owner may witness his feline companion acting more crazy than usual, rolling around on the floor in apparent spasms, chasing imaginary flying objects, meowing excitedly, or running uncontrollably throughout the hou... More..
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Green bean casserole: 3 of 24
Green bean casserole has been a delicious staple of the American holiday dinner table since the 1950's when it was created and introduced to the American public by the Campbell's Soup Company as a way to use and promote their products. And with the holidays fast approaching green beans and fried onions are sure to flying off... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles The pros and cons of living in the countryside: 2 of 16
I love my home in rural America. My husband and I and our two sons live down a gravel lane in the Pennsylvania countryside. We are surrounded by meadows on three sides giving our sons a huge backyard in which to run and play and just be boys. We don't have to live in fear of them being picked up by a stranger, getting hit ... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Separation: 1 of 8
New York City, mid-September, 1918 "We are here Ivan! We are here! It is unbelievable!" Sasha cried to her husband. With tears streaming down her face, she turned to him. "Oh, New York looks so big and crowded compared to St. Petersburg! Look... More..
Home & Garden > Perennials Ground covers that grow well in full or partial shade: 1 of 8
Groundcovers makes beautiful additons to many garden beds and play an important part in sustaining the overall health of the bed itself. Groundcovers often grow deep taproots which help to hold water and prevent soil erosion. But when it comes to finding the right groundcover for shaded garden beds even novice gardeners str... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Humor: Health: 1 of 8
My husband whistled and practically skipped his way into our family physician's office. He was in a jovial mood even though he had an appointment to get his first physical in over five years. He wasn't the least bit anxious as he had other things on his mind. The next day we were leaving to go on a two week long tropical vaca... More..
Society & Lifestyle > South & Central American Culture Interesting facts about Guyana: 1 of 8
Guyana is the third smallest in South America with a total area of only 83,000 square miles. Guyana is located north of the equator, bordering the Atlantic Ocean situated between Venezuela to the west and Suriname to the east. Brazil borders Guyana to the south. Guyana has three distinct geographic regions. It has a coastal p... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports News & Opinion (Other) Reflections on fans who leave before the end of a game: 1 of 8
You don't even have to be looking at the clock to know when there is three minutes left in the game at most of today's major league sporting events. No one has to remind you that it is down to the last inning of a major league baseball game. Fans from all over the stadium or arena, rise up, their seats snapping closed behind ... More..