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Hmmm ... about me ... that's hard! I love to write, and I give vivid descriptions of the characters in my stories. But it's hard to think of what to write about me. lol I'm 51, divorced for fourteen years. I love to write, and I love to laugh. I strive to

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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Should trust be free or earned?: 2 of 41
People often say things like "if he wants my trust, he'll have to earn it". But is trust something that should be earned, or should trust be given freely? On a professional level, trust needs to be earned. An employee needs to earn the trust of an employer, by consistently doing the tasks assigned in a timely and appropriate ... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating How to start dating again when you're over 50: The female perspective: 4 of 23
Like many other single seniors, I never though I'd start dating when I was over 50. But, as a single parent with grown children, I found myself with the time and the desire to seek companionship. So began my quest for "senior dating".Though I was ready to date, I was clueless about "dating how-to". It had been years since I h... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Christian understanding of how to 'be like Christ': 9 of 40
A few years ago, our church completed the study of the "Forty Days Of Purpose". I admit that I was rather skeptical when I first heard we were going to do it. But every Sunday during those seven weeks, I found myself eager to sink into God's word, to be reminded of the purposes He created us for. I would leave each service fe... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing The benefits of journaling: 35 of 149
There are many benefits to journaling (keeping a diary). A well kept journal often becomes a "living" history book, documenting future history right when it happens. Daily living conditions and significant family events, recorded in a journal, can easily stir up long forgotten memories at family reunions. Simple, uneventful m... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Hypnotherapy: Does it work?: 4 of 17
Though hypnosis is often played upon in comedy shows, through the portrayal of humorous "mind control" of a character, the fact is that hypnotherapy has become an effective tool in managing and modifying undersirable behaviors in recent years. Success stories include anxiety management, weight-loss hypnotherapy and hypnothera... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing Negative attitude: How to be more positive: 4 of 14
What is a positive attitude? A positive attitude is more than optimism, and more than looking past the bad to see the good in life. A positive attitude acknowledges and accepts the pain of the "bad", then moves on to embrace the "good" hope of tomorrow. A positive attitude in life sows the seeds of spiritual balance and inner... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Reflections: Is hindsight good or bad?: 2 of 7
They say "hindsight's 20/20", but the question remains, is hindsight good or bad? For some people, hindsight can be quite beneficial. By looking back at the experience, and acknowledging their role in what went right or wrong, hindsight enables them to ensure a positive outcome of a life experience, or at least prevent som... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss What to write in a sympathy card: 3 of 10
When sending a sympathy card, it's often difficult to know exactly what to write inside. The words already printed in the cards offer many poetic ways to express our sympathy to the one who is grieving. Still, we often want to add a personal word of empathy and encouragement, from one heart to another, but find ourselves at a... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss How to deal with the loss of a child: 2 of 6
Though we grieve when we lose a loved one, most people understand that death is a natural part of life. We might feel the void left when a grandparent or parent dies, but we know that death is part of the cycle of life, and we accept it as such. Though we mourn our loss, we still smile, reminisce, and even laugh with the memo... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Is it better to be single: 5 of 14
Is it better to be single? Without hestitation, I answer an unequivical yes. At 51, and single for the past fourteen years since my divorce, I can firmly answer yes, for me, it is better to be single. I don't speak in bitterness from my divorce, and I'm not against marriage. Some of my best friends are married, and their long... More..