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My name is Marsha Sigman and I am from Texas. I am not sure why I always add that as if in someway this defines me. Maybe it does.

I have a full time business career that I enjoy but my real passion is writing.

Words are power and I am in love with the written

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: End of the world: 1 of 84
When the Bible bit me I knew it was the end. I had woken from a sound sleep an hour ago, hearing alarms going off in the street and the first of the screams. The screams were gone now, receding in the distance as people ran trying to escape the hell that had come for them."You can run but you can't hide," I hysterically giggl... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) How often should a home/office be cleaned?: 1 of 33
The frequency of having your home or office cleaned depends on many factors. When it comes to your office you have to consider the number of employees that are working in your facility and how busy your office is. A general cleaning should be done on a weekly basis, preferably late on Friday evenings after everyone has gone h... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Reflections on the death of Heath Ledger: 1 of 22
I remember every detail of the first time my family and I watched Heath Ledger. We rented "A Knight's Tale" on DVD and immediately fell in love with this carefree, wonderful young actor. My son forced us to watch this movie over and over again until we could recite the dialogue along with the actors. We only pretended to be a... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My first job: 1 of 21
My first job is one that I do not enjoy speaking about. I have never added it to a resume. I have tried to block the entire experience from my memory. It was three weekends of pure torture. I had just turned 16 years old. My father felt that if I could not purchase what I wanted on my $5 a week allowance then I must not reall... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Murder: 2 of 39
I tugged the body the last few feet to the open hole I had made in the backyard. Sweat trickled down into my eyes and I paused long enough to swipe at it with the back of my hand. God, he had let himself get so fat. I had to sit down in the dirt and brace my feet against his side to shove him those last few inches i... More..
Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice Legal information: What should I do when the police call me?: 1 of 15
If law enforcement contacts you, your best choice of action before speaking to them is to consult with an attorney. The most you should do on your own is to inquire what the request is in regards to. You may have inadvertently witnessed a crime or been the victim of a crime. However, if this is not the case then the odds are ... More..
Education > Distance Learning Distance education: How an online course can improve your career: 2 of 24
An online course can help improve your career. I am not talking about taking years of your life obtaining a degree in a field that you somehow fell into and your not sure you even enjoy doing. If you're like 99% of the rest of the population then your time is stretched about as thin as it can be and the last thing you want to... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Natural Disasters How to prepare your home and family for when disaster strikes: 2 of 19
Are you prepared for a disaster? I know we like to think we are but the sad fact is that most of us do not plan ahead for sudden and unexpected disasters. We do not want to entertain the idea that tragedy could strike our families as easily as others.It can happen to you and its important to be Prepared and Informed. None of ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Forgiveness: 13 of 121
ForgivenessI had to forgive himI had no choice you seeIt came down to him or me.I could not let him winTime and time again.The anger never leavingEating me, changing meshaping my perception.What was real or just more deception?I had to let it goTo finally end his control.I forgave him and set it free.Do you see?I chose me.I c... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Natural Disasters Boarding up after a disaster: 1 of 9
A disaster has struck and now you are left cleaning up the damage that was caused. It can be overwhelming; your home that was once a safe haven and held so many fond memories is now in total disarray. You may be at a loss as to where to start.The first thing you must do is to begin assessing the damage done to your home. If y... More..