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I am a middle-aged woman and mother of one adult son. I've worked in the social services field with families and children but my undying passion is writing. I like to write about what I know whether it be fiction or non-fiction.

Things I enjoy: billiards, reading,

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods The business of successful parenting: 1 of 15

THE BUSINESS OF SUCCESSFUL PARENTING: WHEN YOU WERE NOT PARENTED WELLWe've all heard the old adage "children do not come with instruction manuals." With no set rules to follow, most parents rely on "on-the-job training" and luck to guide their parenting efforts. A large factor in determining how we parent our children is how ... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Teacher tributes: 1 of 15
It was the fall of 1972 and all of my favorite after-school TV shows were canceled. In their stead were hours of tediously boring congressional testimony on the Watergate Scandal of the Nixon Administration. While this was certainly an annoying inconvenience for a ten year old girl, it paled against the jubilation I felt from... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Early childhood memories: 9 of 99
THE DREAM KEEPER*It was the fall of 1972 and all of my favorite after-school TV shows were canceled. In their stead, were hours of tediously boring congressional testimony on the Watergate Scandal of the Nixon Administration. While this was certainly an annoying inconvenience for a ten year old girl, it paled against the jubi... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Laundry day: 5 of 47
The three washtubs of hot, steamy water emitted a vapor that dampened Margaret's bangs to her forehead. She bent over the old fashioned wringer washing machine, careful not to let loose strands of her long red hair fall into the grip of its rotating spindle. She'd once lost a clump of her locks that way when the greedy machin... More..
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders Social anxiety disorder and phobia: 1 of 8
How Does Social Anxiety Feel?Imagine this. The whole world exists in a large football stadium. The bleachers are filled with an infinite sea of people further than the eye can see. Every person in the world is seated in this stadium except you. You're there too, but you're alone in the middle of the arena, where you live and ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The dump: 5 of 26
~*~THE DUMP~*~ Michael Adams held tight to his red knitted cap, clasping both hands to the top of his head to hold it down. A whole gang of children were surrounding him laughing and trying to pull it off. They sang a cruel song mocking him. "Garbage Boy, Garbage Boy, Michael is the Garbage Boy!" "Stop it! Get away from me," ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Breastfeeding is best: 5 of 22
THE FLOW OF LOVE*I think that I shall never see a sight more beautiful than a baby at mommy's breast - tiny head nestled into the crook of a tender, maternal arm; each one's eyes locked on the other's like two lovers enthralled in complete and total adoration. Sounds lovely, doesn't it? Well, before you get lulled asleep by t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Is your God outdated?: 2 of 5
AN UPDATE ON AN OUTDATED GOD~*~ It is no wonder that some people do not believe in God. God, as presented by fundamental Christianity, is a vindictive tyrant who watches and waits for you to blunder then unleashes his wrath; punishment for your sins - yet, you are expected to believe that he loves you immensely. This God allo... More..
Autos > Selling Cars Determining your vehicle's value: How to decide whether to sell privately or to a dealership: 27 of 28
Getting rid of your used vehicle can seem like a daunting and formidable task. The very first thing you must do is figure out how much the car is worth. Determining the value of your vehicle is a whole lot easier than you may think, as there are numerous resources available to help you with this. I will present you with sever... More..