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Relationships & Family > Talking with Teens & Children Funny children quotes: 1 of 22
Here are my five funny quotes from five different children 1. Seven year old Tabitha, her mother and I were sitting in my dining room, and on this particular day Tabitha and her younger brother were making a lot of noise. Tabitha's mother took all she could, before she turned to Tabitha and said "Tabitha if you don't stop ma... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Archives Christmas 2006: Gift ideas for seniors: 2 of 14
THese are my five great gifts for seniors 1. A coupon book to do their laundry or clean up their house, or just spend some quality time with them. They don't like to ask for help,so giving them a coupon book makes it a little easier and fun to ask for help. 2. PLan a vacation(if you can afford)with your children and the seni... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss The best way to lose weight: 3 of 17
The best way to lose weight is to first decide that you really want to lose the extra pounds. I know this, because I spent the majority of my life on almost every fad diet you could think of. Before I write my reply to this article, I want to share with you atleast diets that I have tried 1. The infamous 'Cabbage Diet'. This... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Dinner with your ex-husband: 8 of 30
Bailey called me last Saturday morning wanting to have lunch with me. My first reaction was shock, but after I got over that feeling of shock, horror filled my entire being. How did he find me, and what could he possibly want from me after ten years. I'd spent so many nights staring out of my windows hoping that he was final... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Violence: 6 of 19
I live in a city where violence is an everyday occurance. I believe that Flint Michigan is in the top ten for violent crimes. It's sad but true. There have been several shootings in the last year where children under ten have been shot and killed, and it saddens me to see the killers sitting in court looking like they are in... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Should you wait for him when he leaves you for another woman: 6 of 19
You have been with this man for more than ten years, and you find out that he has been cheating with her for more than five years, and he makes matters worse by coming home and telling you that he is leaving you for "The other woman" He has taken care of you and his children for ten years. He makes you feel like you are the ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Death of a firefighter: 10 of 31
I didn't know this man, but he ripped my front door right off of the hinges without thinking twice. I know that, because the look on his face was a look of sheer determination. Under normal circumstances, I would have opened the door for him, but today that was totally out of the question. This man that I'd never laid eyes o... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Why some people gain weight while others stay thin: 4 of 11
Some people gain weight while others stay thin for several reason's. A person's metabolism has a lot to do with the weight a person drops or picks up. Eating habits, fiber intake, water intake, and lifestyle has a lot to do with weight loss and gain. A person that drinks liquor or beer is more likely to gain weight faster th... More..
Health & Fitness > Mental Illness The effects of childhood sexual abuse: 12 of 29
The effects of childhood sexual abuse can last a lifetime, if what has happened to the abused person is not dealt with in the proper manner. Statistics show that most abuse takes place at the hands of a family friend or loved one. Someone that the child usually likes to be around and trusts dearly. Childhood abuse can lead t... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Loss of innocence: 15 of 36
I looked at Peter with my eyes half closed, and he gently kicked me. "Open your eyes". "Do you know how many girls at school would love to be where you are right now"? I didn't respond verbally, but I did open my eyes wider. Peter was the most handsomest guy in my eleventh grade class, and I almost fell out of my chair when ... More..