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I am a freelance writer in Michigan and belong to a writers group that meets monthly. I write mostly non-fiction and am at work on my first book. My interests are reading (of course), movies and baseball. My pet projects include advocating for the homeless

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Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Do we need humor on a daily basis?: 2 of 56

Oh, pardon me while I laugh at myself. I'm sitting here believing you're in on my little joke. I sit at my pc and type away and forever forget that you can't see what I'm "saying" until you actually choose to read it. What if you never pass this way again? Silly me, thinking I'm so important. Yes, I believe we need humor in ...
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Inspirational characters from the Bible: 1 of 10

Many people's lives depicted in the Bible inspire us. Moses and Joshua for leading the Israelites into the promised land, Paul the Apostle for the many letters he wrote to the first century churches, and King Solomon for his wisdom are a few of the more prominent examples. I find the following more obscure examples, Abigail,...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Snowed in: 4 of 27

Michigan is known for cold snowy weather in the winter and this particular instance was no exception. We'd just had a blizzard and my son and his dad had their picture taken in the front yard playing in a snowball fight. Roads were plowed finally and sidewalks cleared, but it took days. We were fortunate to live in town, eve...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Christians can have fun: 2 of 7

The idea that Christians having fun would even have to be debated is somewhat of a no-brainer to me. Why in the world would anyone think they can’t? Sure, there are Christians who are serious a great deal of the time. It’s difficult to get a rise out of them. But they’re probably the type of people who don&...
Relationships & Family > Dating (Other) Just how much does physical appearance matter in dating: 8 of 22

My friend and I were at a local restaurant celebrating another friend's birthday when she pointed out a gentleman sitting at a booth a few yards away. I looked over and made a noncommittal sound. "You don't think he's good-looking?" she asked. I replied that I didn't find him attractive. I looked over at him a couple more ti...
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's How to make healthy (and successful) New Year's resolutions: 35 of 78

If you've decided to make healthy and successful resolutions for the New Year, maybe you've decided to be more determined than ever. Resolutions usually are stated as a plan for the New Year, but they should be stated as goals to achieve a plan. For instance, to resolve to "Eat in a more healthy way, stop stressing out and e...
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Women Best baby gifts for new mothers: 31 of 65

The best baby gifts for new mothers are the things that they tell you they need or would like to receive. Quite often, you can discover these answers for baby gifts when you attend a shower. Ask the hostess to come up with a list of things the new mother would like to receive or check out their registry if they have register...
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Should dogs be indoor or outdoor pets?: 8 of 16

Adopting a dog or buying one always includes decisions. Smart people ask the right questions and come up with answers to go with their lifestyles and desires. Most dog breeds were not made to be inside animals. However, I do believe some can be kept indoors without trouble. When I was a child we always had a dog for a pet. A...
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: English muffin bread: 1 of 1

English Muffin Bread This bread gets its name from its similarity of taste and texture to an English muffin. It's simple to make because, although it requires a short period of rising as with all yeast breads, it requires no kneading. Varying the recipe with the addition of a portion of whole wheat or spelt flour is possible...
Creative Writing > Humor Thought changing one-liners: 6 of 10

Having worked in restaurants several times, I know that people often leave things behind on the table meant for the server. Some of those things are welcome and I try to leave something a server will find uplifting. I call them my "restaurant missives." The small business card sized missives I leave are often thought provoki...