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I'm a single mom of 2 beautiful daughters. Both love to write as much as I do. Interesting how that works. Is it genetic or an environmental thing? I don't know but I love knowing my kids have as much passion for reading and writing that I do. :)

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Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce After a divorce: Dating and your children: 11 of 56
Divorce. Not a word to enter into your mind when you said "I do" but...there is it. Welcome to the big "D". Whether you have visited it once or multiple times, you are faced with the next big D. Dating. I'm not sure which one is worse. Both hold issues for a person who has children under the age of 18. Divorcing before your c... More..
Entertainment > Movie Analysis Movie analysis: Phantom of the Opera: 2 of 6
Phantom of the Opera is one of those stories that blends a love triangle, the loss of a parent, murder, blackmail, extortion into a musical that can bring tears to even the most macho type of guy. There are two sides of the Phantom fan base, those who are diehard fans of the play and hate the movie. There are those who love t... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping How to prepare for a camping trip: 8 of 20
Camping can be a most relaxing time but it can be the most stressful if you are not properly prepared. A well seasoned camper has tubs upon tubs of camping items. A camper who gets a notion to go camping even though they have never been before has just begun a daunting and expensive adventure.A novice goes into this thinking ... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues Dealing with a broken friendship: 24 of 58
It amazes me. Seriously. I am amazed at the lack of commitment from people in regards to relationships. I'm not talking romantic relationships. I'm talking about friendships. There are long term friendships and there are short term friendships. It's not so much the short term ones that have me boggled. There isn't a lot of ti... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Adoption: My experiences of being adopted: 21 of 41
I am adopted. I've always known that my parents did not give birth to me. They may not have given birth to me but they gave me a life. While growing up there was always that small nagging curiosity in the back of my mind "Who were my biological parents?". How I wish I had never taken the steps to find out. When I was 19 I mad... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life Is fear keeping you single?: 31 of 49
I was watching PS I Love You this weekend for about the millionth time. Yes...it has Gerard in it and we all know how much I love that man but I digress. I was really watching the movie. Not for the entertainment value but for the analytical value. I was thinking about Holly and how she lost a man she loved with her entire be... More..
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles How negativity affects your relationship: 32 of 48
Everyone has dealt with negativity at some point in their life from parents, siblings, friends, co-workers, and bosses. In each circumstance we know how to stand our ground and speak our mind. Where most of us falter is with our significant other, the one person who is supposed to love us with our faults and imperfections. Li... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing The benefits of journaling: 105 of 149
I started journaling in 2003 after moving in with a man I was supposed to marry. You will notice the keyword in that sentence is "supposed". The relationship went south not long after moving in together. I couldn't talk to him as he was the type of man to avoid communication at all costs. I found a little site that offered a ... More..
Arts & Humanities > 19th Century US History How the Civil War changed America: 14 of 15
It was in 1861 when our country became completely divided. A war that has killed more American men than any war we have ever fought. A war that was fought on our own soil. A war that divided families and had brother fighting against brother. A war where both sides were fighting for what they believed to be right. It was a tim... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping How to get ready for camping trips in the mountains: 16 of 16
When a person decides to take a camping trip into the mountains it can be a time of pure unadulterated excitement. The fresh air. The critters running around looking at you with those sweet brown eyes. Babbling brooks, soft warm breezes. Nature at it's finest. All a person should need is a place to slumber and sustenance. Rig... More..