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I am a lifelong learner! Following a wonderful 34 year career as an educator I have turned my interests to writing and crafts. I have done some research articles for professional magazines and have written for church newsletters. Short stories and Christian

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Soul-searching: 3 of 78
Jehova!Jehovah!Your name is a whisperIn the nightBrought to me on invisible wingsWith the breeze that gentlyBrushes aside the curtains in my roomAnd invites me to pray.Jehovah!I hear your nameIn the crashing thunderRolling over the mountainsAlive with the lightningThat splits the giant cedar in one fellAnd brings me to my kne... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Self reflection: 4 of 72
Notes from an Amateur Golfer Someone said it was time to retire. Wow! What an amazing word: re-tire. Take off the old tires and put on the new ones. I packed up my books, cleaned out my desk and headed down to the pro-shop to purchase a set of golf clubs, bag and cart. 'Pro-shop': the word sent shivers down my neck. I... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) How to find God: 1 of 16
Letter to Don Unbeliever Dear Don: It's been almost three weeks since you wrote your letter to me asking for suggestions that will help you find out about the truth about God and Jesus as a divinity. I hope that you will forgive me the long delay. The sincerity of your letter was such that a hasty note was not sufficie... More..
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Caring for an elderly mother: 2 of 25
The day before her 80th birthday, my mother became a widow. She and dad had been married 58 years; the grief over her husband's death aged my mother tremendously. As the only child who lived close to her, the care of my mother fell on my shoulders. The next twelve years were a wonderful journey for the two of us; one which ta... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Why travel insurance is important: 9 of 51
Life is unpredictable. The more one travels, the greater the chance one will need the assistance best be obtained from a reputable insurance carrier. Carriers vary in the amount of information they require before paying a claim, and the amount of help they give when you do make a claim. It is therefore best to purchase travel... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Horses: 4 of 21
A SHORT AND ROCKY HORSE STORYThe church I attend partners young people between the ages of 7 and 12 with an adult in an informal mentorship arrangement. So it was that I was partnered with Danielle, age 8. For most of the year, because of work and other responsibilities, I had written her short letters and included stamps fro... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: The problems associated with growing old: 7 of 36
Old Age Happens orThe Conspiracy of SidewalksOld age happens to all of us; but "when and how?" you ask. You could go to the library and rummage through shelves of books devoted to this subject, none of which really tell you what you want to know, or you can continue to read this and know the precise moment when it is ushered ... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Tips for homemade food gifts: 9 of 36
Google "giving gifts of food" and 636,000 titles appear. Giving gifts of food is practiced by people all over the world and all have similar meanings: thanksgiving, hospitality, celebration, family and festival. The themes are kindness, warmth, generosity, appreciation and love.Magazines are full of recipes and pictures that ... More..
Relationships & Family > Acquaintances & Co-Workers Healthy acts of kindness: 33 of 127
Someone recently said in a radio call in show that there is no such thing as altruismthe giver always benefits. A heated debate ensued. And while the statement initially took me aback, the more I thought about it, the more it rang true. We do benefit from every act of kindness whether it is one that we have made, one which we... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: School: 20 of 58
School's Out!School's Out!I pull into the parking lot of the school and turn off the motor of my car to wait for Malcolm's class to finish. I flick the radio to CBC. A young woman's voice recounts her experience as a teacher in Labrador in a village whose name I did not catch. The woman's name is Michelle and she speaks softl... More..