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Writing has been a passion of mine for many years. Working full time has kept me from pursuing this dream until I heard about Helium on Good Morning America. I have been attempting to write a book for several years and it has been difficult to focus since

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Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Looking back on childhood and missing it: 1 of 82
It was the simplicity of it. We didn't worry about money and survival but our parents did. We worried about who was going to get the red M & M's when my mother split the one and only bag she bought amongst her six children. That was a treat! It was rough on Mom and Dad but we didn't know that then. I grew up in the Bronx... More..
Entertainment > Movie Characters & Performances Johnny Depp or Gene Wilder's version of Willy Wonka: 2 of 59
There is something magical about the original Willy Wonka. The fantasy of it all takes you to another place and captivates your wildest imagination.I have seen both films and although Johnny Depp does an excellent job, the film is dark and creepy and possibly somewhat frightening for children. There is something about the old... More..
Entertainment > Movie Characters & Performances Best actresses of all time: 1 of 29
It is so difficult to select just one actress out of the many wonderful performances by women who have provided us excellent entertainment in our living rooms and theaters for years and years. I am an huge fan of the classics and naturally my favorites lie in this era. Bette Davis has to be in my top 5. One of my favorite mov... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Is it the responsibility of children to care for their elderly parents?: 1 of 19
The care and well being for elderly parents is most definitely the responsibility of their children. Unfortunately not everyone feels that way. For me it is not even debatable. I come from a family of seven and I make it my responsibility even if others do not. My parents were there for me through the good and bad times of my... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dear God: 1 of 16
Dear GodThank you for all the seasonsFor it brings me pleasure with every breathThank you for all your reasonsFor I shall stop questioning them without regretThank you for the OceanFor it displays many emotions, like meThank you for your devotionFor I shall treasure it graciouslyThank you for a wonderful motherFor she has giv... More..
Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities Why I love Simon Cowell: 3 of 36
What is it about Simon Cowell that we love? Okay what is it about Simon Cowell that we hate? You either love him or hate him or both.For me, he is 99% right on the money when it comes to the talent of all the contestants. He is the one who will "tell it like it is" and yes that hurts but somebody needs to do it. American Idol... More..
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Why we should care for our parents: 4 of 45
Why should we take care of our parents? This question is one that I cannot answer in just one word or one sentence. It is a subject that I have a great deal of passion about and one which describes how I choose to live my own life. I share my feelings because I am strong on this issue and I seek no rewards or bouquets f... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Top five movies of all time: 13 of 145
Naming the top 5 movies of all time is difficult and purely a matter of preference by individual. How can anyone name the top 5 movies of all time? It's impossible out of hundreds and thousands. But I am going to give you MY top 10 because 5 didn't cut it and this doesn't even begin to cover all the wonderful work done by the... More..
Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities Most memorable TV couples: 2 of 20
There are so many memorable couples that have taken over our living rooms for years with their very different relationships. It all started many years ago and that is where I will begin sharing my picks.George Burns and Gracie Allen played themselves in The Burns & Allen Show and transitioned from radio to television in 1950.... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: She was just gone: 1 of 9
She wanted to leave but we were selfishHer pain was too much to bearShe laid there lifeless and helplessAs we cried out hoping she'd hearI know she'd been cryingHer eyes were crusted from old tearsWe could not accept her dyingAs we worried about our own fearsWe had to let her go for she could not stayOne more minute, one more... More..