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Hello! I am new to the writing community, but have always
loved creative writing, and also writing to express my
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religion, politics, relationships, and human rights. I
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Entertainment > Music Education Why you should learn a musical instrument: 1 of 32

My parents started me on piano lessons when I was in second grade. I hated it! I wantedto be outside playing with my friends instead of spending a whole half hour on that blastedmonstrous piece of furniture. What importance could that have on my life? Why did Mom andDad think it was something I had to learn?I knew my mom was ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Self reflection: 4 of 33
I often sit and think, perhaps sometimes day dream,about me. Who am I? How and why did I become whoI am, and where am I going?Why did God choose to put me on this earth? I havealways had a deep reverence for God, and His creation.I do not pretend to understand it at all, but I havea curiosity about it. I wonder what He saw in... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Incorrect grammar usage: 3 of 23
When I moved south in 1998, from the up there world of Yankee-ism, I was amazed, and dismayed, by the language I was hearing. Oh, no, not the lovely, southern drawl. I love accents! But by the tortured mispronunciations of my English language. I am a frustrated high school English teacher...meaning, that's what I always aspir... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Spam email: 1 of 5
SPAM.......Didn't that used to be a sandwich meat....in a can? Naw...I must be remembering incorrectly. I now know it to be a NUISANCE! I love email. I love the Internet. But I find the more I use it, even though I never visit "questionable" sites, I receive more SPAM. This is infuriating, as I try to keep my email addres... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Religion: 2 of 8
Religion....I don't like that word. That word does notrepresent what I have. I have a relationship. There,that's much better.Religion used to be a good word, but then humanitychanged it's meaning, and made it a frivolous thing.It became wrapped up in tradition and rituals, andwe forgot what it's original meaning was. That "ol... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Healing in the garden: How my garden helped me: 31 of 68
Several years ago I went through a terrible time of deep depression. I had just gone througha divorce, and I was trying to raise my three children by myself. I felt like I had no future,and no hope, and the years ahead of me seemed to just loom there, waiting for me, but filledwith emptiness and despair. Just like me.My frien... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Testimonies: What it means to be a Christian wife: 9 of 19
The Proverbs 31 Woman....she used to scare me! I could never measureup to her. She appeared to be Superwoman in a different time zone!I can't sew clothing, I can't grow things, but I can feed and care formy children, and I can honor my husband in all things. I can be loyaland true, and I can demonstrate the love that Christ h... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Image Summer beauty: Overcoming body image issues: 41 of 74
I love being in the sun. Especially the beach. But I can remember the day when I went, but wouldn't wear a suit. I put on several pounds after having my three kids,and didn't feel comfortable going out in public in a suit, or any summer atire. I also didn't want to embarrass my kids!T-shirts and shorts...I waded into the wate... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Jesus: 28 of 42
(Verse)Do you know my Jesus?Did you know He's King of Kings?Do you know my Jesus,Have you felt the peace He brings?Do you know how much He loves us,and how He came to set us free?Do you know my Jesus, do you know?(Verse)Do you know my Jesus?Did you know He heals the blind?Do you know my Jesus,And how He cares for all mankind?... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love does not die: 231 of 312
Love...it was created by God,Before the foundation of the world was laid out,Before man and woman had the opportunity to sin,Before death entered into being.Life...came at God's bidding,Just by speaking the word,and man was here.He lived and loved,He sinned and grieved the loss,It was his legacy to those of us who followed.De... More..