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I'm one of a kind. My family thinks I'm an alien from a strange planet. They are probably right. My life and my background are different from that of most people I know, and I've been chronicling them for posterity.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: About friendship: 2 of 305
Friendship Lost and FoundWe met years agolaughed like kidsas we blasted strange musicfrom the car's CD playerand watched the other driversroll their eyes and point to uswe danced to a different drummerwith our friendsthen drifted apartfor yearsshe went her way and I went mineyears later we met again by accidentand found tha... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My first trip to a foreign country: 1 of 46
Ever since I was a little girl, I've been infected with the travel virus. Part of my desire to experience foreign lands was sparked by my dad' s stint in the merchant marine, shortly after World War II. He had visited postwar Germany and France, and told me many stories about his experiences. On May 7, 1976, my husband and I... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Work: 2 of 84
I Pretend to Work, They Pretend to Pay Me The paperwork is never doneWork is boring, it's not funI pretend to work all dayThe company pretends to payEvery day is like the restDoing work that I detestI'd like to get out and playWish that I could get away But right now I'm really boredWorking so I can affordTo pay for the hous... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Autumn: 5 of 196
Autumn MorningA chilly breeze woke me today reminding me of summer's endand long nights to come A sun brilliant but not warm shines bright in a cerulean sky autumn's frost is not far behind I take a bucket of sand and bury the past mourning long hot days and nighttime cricket songs And longingly remember picnics, festivals da... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The sanctuary within: 1 of 18
My SanctuaryWhere music is magic And stories abound A place that I visit When no one's around Life can be really hard And sometimes depressing So I turn on the music When I notice I'm stressing It takes me away To a place that's so far From the workaday world Some would think it's bizarre I get lost in the music And I'll get ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Should travelers explore their home country first or travel abroad as often as they can?: 3 of 38
Travel is important to a well-rounded life, and I speak about this from experience. There is a lot to be said about traveling abroad. If you have the chance to visit a foreign country, whether for business or pleasure, by all means, go! I have traveled extensively both in the United States and in Europe, and it has en... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat?: 12 of 150
Cats are the best pets in the world, but then that's my opinion. If someone gave me a choice between a dog and a cat, I would definitely choose the cat. Why? Cats are relatively independent animals, although they do enjoy attention from their humans in the form of petting, cuddling, and being spoken to, but it has t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should the US continue to honor Columbus Day?: 2 of 24
The Genocide of an Indigenous People "In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue..." The original text of the song can be found here: http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/IEC/iecmusic6.html Every year, at or around October 12, there are parades in cities around the United States, and Italian-American organizations hold celebrations in ... More..
Travel > Europe Travel experiences: Germany: 2 of 21
In the footsteps of the Mad King Once upon a time, in Bavaria, lived a king who built the most wondrous castle in the world. His name was King Ludwig II. People thought he was crazy. Instead of busying himself with affairs of state, he retreated into a fantasy world. Some of his subjects said he spent too much of the taxpayer... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Music in nature: 2 of 19
Music is an integral part of nature. The soothing sound of pouring rain, the loud clap of thunder, the crashing of ocean waves, the chirping of birds, the rustle of wind through the trees and the cry of seagulls are part of nature's symphony. You can hear all this just by taking a walk in the woods or a stroll on the beach, o... More..