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Current Bio: Mikki McLeod over 30 years experience in all disciplines of the performing arts. Her performance background includes theater, national commercials, voice over's, jingles, book cassettes, video games, and feature film. Her theater background includes

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Health & Fitness > First Aid How to handle the situation when your child gets cut: 3 of 5
UNDER THE BAND-AID "Duck Duck Duck Goose!" Susie yelled, tapping Penny on the head. Penny jumped up to chase her and tripped over her own shoelace. She fell down and cut her knee. "Owe!" Penny cried, as she covered her knee with both hands. Her knee was bleeding and stung from the playground gravel inside the cut. Penny didn... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Humorous stories for children: 24 of 35
HENRY THE SECOND Henry stood center stage under one single spotlight, dripping with sweat. He blinked a few times and tugged on the numbered card around his neck. It was Hillside Elementary Spelling Bee. "Our third graders have been competing for two hours. It's finally down to our last two contestants; Laurie Lachinski and ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies What is the time-out method of child discipline?: 7 of 10
A TIME OUT TRY OUT At 15 months I had no idea if "time out" would work. My husband and I had to be a united front on this, because it would take several tries to get her to understand. She will cry, she will scream, she will throw a fit. We are her ultimate security blanket as well as her first teachers. Patience and perseve... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dreaming of you: 47 of 62
DREAMS Where are things headed I write without thinking My lucent dreams allow me To follow my heart Living through stories created From subconscious thoughts blended With hopeful wishes Of what's yet to come So where do we go from here I see what's in my heart now And want it for all time What connects the two My dreams wit... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Childhood memories: 90 of 117
THE GARAGE The squeak and slam of wooden screen doors alert the neighborhood that dusk is about to begin. With homework completed and about an hour left of daylight, there is just enough time to get in a bike ride around the block. As I walk out across our brick patio, under the blooming strawberry vines, I hear a friendly h... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The world changes when people change: 31 of 34
CHANGE IN MY BALANCE I can't describe this feeling it's a change in my balance The natural order of things is making a left turn We've felt this feeling for too long and this bond keeps getting stronger Would it be much different if we paused for this change of heart? I've held this picture in my head and seen all the colors... More..