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I'm really excited to find someplace to post my writing. I have been an avid reader for all of my life and writing just seems to go along with that. I have many stories,poems, songs, thoughts, opinions, and even a couple of novels in my head. The biggest problem

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I am: 3 of 204
I am a woman of my family.There is really only one.We live the same lifeAnd have for generations.We are an echo.We stay the same as our mothers,And their mothers before them.Only the names ever change.It was barely a life whenIt was first lived.Now the little joy it once heldIs almost too faded to feel.I don't want my life to... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Things I don't understand about relationships: 2 of 20
There are many things about relationships that I don't understand. Life would be simpler if we could get an instruction manual with each new relationship to help us manuever through all of the potential problems and avoid having them blow up in our faces. No one comes with an instruction manual though so we all have to wade t... More..
Other Have you ever fallen in front of a person and what was your reaction?: 15 of 135
We all have a list of things that we hope to never do again. Falling on your caboose in front of a roomful of people has to top the list for many. There's nothing like the warm glow of the spotlight as you become the center of all attention. I had a moment like that many years ago. I was the manager of a small restaurant in... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothes (Other) What are the funniest T-shirts you've seen: 1 of 9
The world is full of t-shirts and that means a great opportunity to express just about any thought that crosses your mind. Sometimes the "thought" is a picture. I saw a great T-shirt that was a picture of a heavyset belly hanging out in the front and a very deep plumber's crack in the back. Crack kills you know.I have an 11 y... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Why you should update your makeup look: 2 of 10
No woman wants to look older than she really is. We all want to look as young as we can, for as long as we can. There are skin care products and medical procedures designed to help us retain that youthful look longer, but, did you know that the way you apply your makeup could be aging you? Many women fall into a beauty rut an... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts Should I stay or should I go?: 23 of 74
Should I stay or should I go? This is a serious question, and one that is usually avoided and put off for far too long. Maintaining fairy tale optimism even in the face of glaring proof that the relationship just cannot be saved is something that people do every day. Who wants to be seen as a quitter who doesn't even give the... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Sleep and weight loss: What you need to know: 3 of 9
Sleep and weight loss: What you need to know. Modern life is hectic. There is so much to do and accomplish in any given day that sleep has taken a back seat. It is estimated that up to 63% of Americans get only 5 or 6 hours of sleep a night instead of the 7 to 9 hours our bodies need to function properly. We counter this ... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Cat toys recommendations: 2 of 6
If you walk into any pet store in the country, you will be bombarded with choices, all promising to keep your beloved fur ball happy and entertained for hours. The options squeak, they crinkle, and they tinkle. They are made of feathers and of fabric and of fur. They can be batted, patted, chased, and climbed. They only thing... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: True-life renter stories: 13 of 27
I've always thought I was well insured. I had coverage on my car that even covered un-insured motorists hitting me. I had life insurance for myself and my husband. When my agent called and suggested renters insurance I only half listened to his sales pitch. I was busy, it seemed unnecessary. Even when he explained that the... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: On love: 722 of 1267
I've noticed that my view of you is limited to peeks and glances.I can't look too long at your brightness,It is blinding.It's the same with my feelings for you,I trickle them a little at a time to my heartAnything more would overwhelm me.Who knew that a lifetime of feeling wouldNot prepare me for this Love?And though I search... More..