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About me - Cheryl Kottke

My husband and I live on the lake with a 14 year old Yellow Naped Amazon and 1 year old collie. We both play keyboards (he was playing professionally at the age of 15), love to fish and camp, listen to music, watch movies, and enjoy nature.

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* Fishing

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Memorable camping trips: 1 of 24
Our first camping trip together was definitely memorable and we'll never forget it. My new husband and I decided to spend a few days at Fletcher's Floodwaters in Hillman, Michigan. It was our first trip together. I hadn't been camping since I was a teenager and was excited since I loved camping and fishing. We loaded up the ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Halloween pumpkin carving tips: 1 of 10
If this is your first Halloween pumpkin, you will find it is something you will always enjoy. The fun begins with picking out just the right pumpkin. This time of year, you will see them for sell on just about every street corner. The most exciting way to get your pumpkin is to visit a local orchard or farm and pick one of y... More..
Jobs & Careers > Starting Out Best websites for finding jobs: 1 of 9
Looking for a job has never been an easy task. Today it's even harder than before to find employment. Fortunately, the internet can help. It can turn into a major undertaking with so many job sites on the World Wide Web. It's easy to spend days going through the job listings, weeding out the work at home scams and get rich s... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Secrets: 16 of 109
As the taxi pulled up in front of the small brick house that Jason grew up in, he swallowed hard. The mass in his throat was nearly choking him. What was he doing? For the last 10 years, ever since he was twelve, he had lived with the secret. The guilt had slowly been eating away at his soul. He just couldn't live with the b... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Time travel: 5 of 33
Audrey grabbed her purse and keys and dashed out the front door. "Darn! I'm going to be late!" Jumping into her corvette, she threw it in gear and raced down the street. Audrey had an important meeting at eight o'clock with Mr. Walters and didn't dare walk in late. The traffic this time of morning was so congested on the fre... More..
Health & Fitness > Diabetes How diabetes 'works': 1 of 6
Diabetes is one of America's number one killers and if not properly controlled by diet and, if needed, medication, can cause kidney failure, gangrene of the feet and legs, blindness, coma and death. Diabetes is a complex metabolic disorder in which insulin production is inadequate or ineffective. The pancreas fails to produc... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Small business tips: Business plans 101: 4 of 21
Whether you are a small business or a large corporation, a business plan is an invaluable part of planning. It influences the decisions made within your business, which can determine failure or success. A formal business plan defines your business. It details your objectives and how they are to be achieved. It is a concise w... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Soldiers: 45 of 228
Our Heros They fight for our country, our freedom they defend. We say they are our heroes, on them we depend. Our nations warriors, our peace they secure. Their lives they proudly devoted, with much to endure. We utter pledges of honor and glory. In peace or war, what is their story? Flying flags from every corner, rooftop, ... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Ways to save money at the supermarket: 16 of 66
Saving as much as possible has always been important. Today, it's more important than ever, in fact it's a necessity. There are two ways to save big money. First, a chest freezer is an absolute must if you're going to save money on groceries. Secondly, using coupons on sale items saves big. It only takes a little time and ef... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Childhood memories: 39 of 144
As a child, I had strep throat almost constantly. It was like having a large lump in my throat that felt raw and when I swallowed, it felt like it rolled around like a ball. The doctor told my mother I had to have my tonsils removed to stop it. I had never been in the hospital before and never had any kind of surgery. I was ... More..