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Hi. My name is Brenda Shaffer. I am a mother of two grown sons, and have recently gotten married for the second time. Along with doing some freelance writing, I also have a part time job at a local supermarket as a supervisor and service desk clerk. I love

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Retirement: 1 of 3

A New Day Leo had worked for the Gilead Police Department for 45 years, and was finally ready to enjoy his retirement. He had a lot of good times with the force, but just as many bad times. He made it to Chief of Police after only 15 years on patrol. He was going to miss the fast-paced life of being an officer of the law and...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Winter: 11 of 31

The First Big Sled Ride George and Joe are jumping for joy as the radio announcer states that all area schools are closed for the day due to blizzard conditions. They had gotten a new toboggan just a week before and what better time for the two nine-year-old twins to try out their new toy than a day with lots of snow and no ...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Wedding stories: 16 of 41

A Wedding Story: A Wedding in the Year 2048 It is a beautiful day for such a blessed and joyful event for Trista and Lewis. Both of them have dreamt of this day since they each left their birth pod in June of 2025. Trista's mother, Filicent, wouldn't be with them today to share their glorious occasion. Filicent had lost her ...
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Understanding the consequences of stealing: 7 of 12

UNDERSTANDING THE CONSEQUENCES OF STEALING Most of us learn as small children that it's not right to steal. Do you remember picking up that candy bar when your parents weren't looking? Do you remember the time you picked up that pack of gum and your parents told you to put it back? What about the time you picked up that loll...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Human imperfection: 89 of 121

HUMAN IMPERFECTION Have you ever met someone that acted like they were better than everybody else or knew everything about anything? These are the ones who believe they are perfect and can do no wrong. I'm sure we've all met someone like this. Some would call this an American paradox: The people who want to be perfect are th...
Health & Fitness > Cancer Lymphoma: Symptoms and treatment: 3 of 4

LYMPHOMA - SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT What exactly is lymphoma? It's a "type of solid neoplasm originating in lymphocytes." Lymphomas are categorized as Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Some symptoms of lymphoma include: Lumps in the neck, armpits or groin; Weight loss; Fever; Night sweats; Feelings of weakness; Breathlessn...
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Reflections: The walk back to faith: 7 of 9

Renewed Faith and Spirit Sister Ruth has always had a strong belief in God - ever since she was a small child of four years old. She has read every word of the Holy Bible at least five times and has memorized many verses of the Scriptures. She knows all the stories and teachings in the Bible. Her firm belief is why she has j...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Victims of drunk driving: 75 of 94

DRUNK DRIVERS INJURE AND KILL You had a hard day at work. You and a few coworkers decide to go to a local bar or club to "kick back and relax." Do you know who's going to drive you home or how many drinks you're going to have or how your coworkers handle their alcohol? The answer to those questions would quite possibly be "N...
Jobs & Careers > Jobs & Careers (Other) The job of the volunteer fire police: 3 of 3

IMPORTANCE OF FIRE POLICE When you hear the sirens and the horns from the fire trucks blaring as they pass your house, you wonder if it's someone's house on fire or if it's an automobile accident. You're curious, just as most people are. You don't think twice about it because it's the firemen rushing to an inferno or acciden...