Articles written by Nanette Piotrowski

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About me - Nanette Piotrowski

I have written poetry for years and have several published in the International Library of Poetry, Noble House, the International Society of Poets and won several Editors Choice awards, statues and medals. My poems may be viewed at Poetry.com, Writers-Network.com.

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: The joys of air travel: 1 of 45
Here I was, 27 years old and I had never been on an airplane before. It's not because I was afraid to fly, per se, but it was the notion you have no control over anything. If you're in a car, bus or taxi and you feel uneasy, you can tell the driver to pull over and you can get out. Not so in an airplane. It's not like you can... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Tribute to mothers: 2 of 69
My mom was the epitome of what a mother should be. Every positive adjective in the dictionary covers what my mother was and what all mothers should aspire to become; although, it's one of the toughest titles to live up to. There's not a day that goes by, that I don't remember how tough it must have been for her, and yet she w... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Education (or lack thereof): America is getting dumber: 2 of 64
The statistics are in for 2008 and the United States ranks at the bottom as compared to other countries. Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, The Russian Federation and the United Kingdom participated in the categories of Reading Literacy, Math and Science. In Reading Literacy, The Russian Federation out-performed all other... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy The missing ingredient in education: 2 of 59
The missing ingredient follows a straight line from the parents to the children and from the teachers to the students. It's called communication. Parents no longer have the inclination or the time to spend with their children in their education. As long as Johnny is making touch-downs for the school team and isn't being expel... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Write your epitaph: 1 of 25
With pen to paper, I state my wishes, Of sound mind and quite sane, the following I name. Not by individual because I know they care, but all my possessions they are to share. Pictures, momentos, furniture and such, all to be divided, but not too much. Please take care of my animals or find them good homes, I don't want them ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Please remember: 1 of 25
Let us not forget the day, when hope, dreams and lives were torn away. Where bravery overcame fear, to the ones we love so dear. A selfless act to save so many others, to hundreds more of fathers and mothers. A day that will never be blocked from our minds, or erased rom the anals of time. The strength of those that are left ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Wildlife: 2 of 47
Oh, to be that squirrel in the tree just playing happily The fawn in the dawn romping merrily The dog chasing the frog through the bog The hen in the pen sitting and knowing when The porpoise having a purpose just catching fish The cat in the hat just sitting by his dish The dove in white just soaring in flight A mouse in the... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Have public schools failed us: 2 of 45
It is hard to fathom that the United States has dropped from first place to dead last in comparison to seven major countries, when it comes to the public school system. Education in this country was considered foremost in raising adequately trained young adults to become the future work force of the world.We spend $9800 per s... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues What you can do to stop animal cruelty: 1 of 20
Animal cruelty is at an all time high in this country as well as the rest of the world. If you see or hear of any type of cruelty to animals, it is your responsibility to notify authorities immediately, whether it is the police, game warden or proper federal agency. If you see someone beating an animal or if they are chained ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Law & Justice (Other) Is illegal immigration good for America: 2 of 38
This country was founded by immigrants; however, many that came to this country from foreign lands did it legally. They waited for months in New York to go through the proper channels. They learned English, found jobs, learned the Constitution and the laws, and when it came time to become citizens and swear their allegiance t... More..