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I edit and publish a small poetry 'zine. (It's on hold right now due to low funds. Hope to see this change sometime very soon.) I'm also a poet and have had quite a few poems published in small 'zines and ezines.

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Religion & Spirituality > Self-Help (Other) Keep trying: 1 of 8
Keep Trying There are days when everyone is ready to give up. Life is overwhelming and we just want to stop the world and get off. We've all been taught we should keep trying. And it's true. The things which are the most work are always the sweetest when accomplished. But how do you actually do this? Motivation When you have... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Making sure "I do" does not turn into 'I regret": 1 of 8
The best way to make sure "I do" doesn't turn into "I regret" is to communicate and think clearly before you get married. Sometimes, people are so in love they forget to think. Love is a wonderful thing but keep your wits about you! There are few key things you'll want to be sure of before you tie the knot. Habits and Addict... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Why are women so nosy?: 1 of 8
Pssst. Come here. I'll let you in on a little secret. I'm not only a woman but I'm a nosy one at that. I've been a Yenta since birth. I want to know what's going on around me. I won't lie. I'm terribly nosy. The question is though, why am I nosy? Most women I know are nosy, too. But why are we so darn nosy? I've got a few th... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Reflections: My mother's faith: 1 of 8
My mother was raised to be a good Catholic. And for a long time, she was. She went through all the Catholic rites of passage. She went to confession regularly. She served fish on Fridays. And even though she married outside her faith, when she had children, she raised them in the Catholic religion. The first four children we... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Cleaning up after dogs when you don't own one: 1 of 8
Is there anything more disgusting than stepping in dog poop in your own yard when you don't own a dog? Okay, sure there are worse things but this is an annoyance that some of us deal with on a daily basis. And the thing is, maybe we don't own a dog because we don't want to pick up any dog's poop! It truly amazes me that peop... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence Parenting teens: Knowing how to choose your battles: 2 of 15
When we parent teens, every minute of the day can feel like a battle. From getting up for school in the morning to clearing the table at dinner, it can seem as if there's a battle every moment of the day. And that's draining on a parent, plus on the teenager and the rest of the family. So, how do you pick your battles? Not E... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Let him: 4 of 29
You got so used to whispering, screaming was forgotten. He can teach you how to yell from the center of your belly. Let him. You've been tip-toeing for so long. Don't you want to stamp your feet hard again, on cold concrete and feel the sting creep up from your toes straight to your thighs? He'll demonstrate. You haven't tak... More..
Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing Best ways to get your poetry published: 2 of 14
The best way to get an editor's attention is to follow his or her directions. I edit and publish a small zine and have clear guidelines on my website. I get between five and ten submissions a day and almost half of these people don't follow directions. If an editor says please send between three and five poems do just that. ... More..
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles How to talk to a man and get him to listen: 1 of 7
You can talk to your man all day but how do you get him to actually listen to what you have to say? That's a question most women have asked themselves from time to time. And there's no easy answer because of course, individuals listen differently. But there are several things you can do which will help anyone to listen to yo... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Living in hurricane country: 3 of 20
I moved to Florida in 2003 and lived there until 2006. I knew little about hurricanes when I got there but three years later, I knew more than I wanted to. We went through our share of hurricanes and then, decided enough was enough. We moved. In 2004, two hurricanes blew through our county. Our house was within ten miles of ... More..