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I am a 42 year old housewife and caretaker for my elderly Mother. My husband Keith is a service manager for a large construction equipment manufacturer. We have a beautiful 25 year old daughter that is a traveling surgical tech in a cardiac unit. Jenna is

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Husbands: 8 of 64
My Husband Said I Don't WorkI was at a party the other night with my husband and was in a nice conversation with two women I had just met. My husband (let us call him, Barney) was standing behind me conversing with the husbands of these women and had also just met them. Of course when a wife is within an earshot of her husban... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Memories of your favorite Christmas: 6 of 48
Over the years I have asked countless people to recall their favorite Christmas and they inevitably call out the gifts they received. Mine is much different, in that I can't even remember the first gift that was given that night. I only know there was such a feeling of love and contented joy that it will forever be in my hear... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Animal humor: 20 of 68
The Adventures of Ellie May and Babygirl: The IntroductionI have written about Ellie and Baby before, but have decided this should be a series of stories. For those who haven't read the first installment I will briefly update you. Ellie (troublemaker) is a Basset Hound and Baby (diva) is a Chow/Shepard mix. Baby was eight and... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Life lessons learned from dogs: 4 of 13
I have learned so many lessons from my animals, but I've lost count. One of my biggest lessons came in the form of a puppy and her best friend. This precocious, trouble making, often annoying little Basset Hound puppy and her new found "older buddy," were not friends from the beginning. Babygirl, a Chow and Shepard mix, is ni... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Money junkies: When money is the only thing that matters: 13 of 31
Our neighbor is a nice person, kind and helpful, but I know the priorities in his life to be very different from mine. My husband and I believe in having nice things, they don't have to be new or the best of the best, just something we enjoy. This neighbor, on the other hand, is compelled to have the biggest, best, loudest, p... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Should good grades be rewarded with cash?: 17 of 36
I have thought long and hard on this subject. I struggled with this when my child was young and doing well in school. I ultimately decided that reward of any kind builds self esteem that cannot be given. Today I may be giving a reward for good grades or taking out the trash when asked, but tomorrow my child will look at her e... More..
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality One-night stands: 13 of 27
As I watch you sitting at the bar, running your finger around the rim of your wine glass, my heart breaks for you. I saw you here last night with the same stricken, empty gaze in your eyes. I know you are lonely and need someone to love. You are searching for something that always seems just out of your grasp, the need to con... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why I ride motorcycles: 2 of 3
Why do I ride a motorcycle? How do you answer that question for someone who has never ridden a motorcycle? I am, after all, a woman. We aren't supposed to be able to handle such a contraption, right? If truth is known, I can't actually pilot one yet, but my husband Keith is building me a chopper that will fit my short stature... More..
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Aging parents, "never-never land" children and how to handle "The Squeeze" at 50: 30 of 40
When I was a child growing up, I was immortal right? I never imagined I would have to deal with an aging parent in my adult years. I was certain they would be strong and vibrant until I was gone and I could count on them to take care of me till then. What I wouldn't give to go back to those wonderfully naive days, when the wo... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Rudeness in today's society: 47 of 59
Rudeness in Today's societyWhen I was a child some 36 years ago, I was taught to always be polite to my elders. My father instilled in me a sense of foreboding and fear of God is I didn't act accordingly. Don't get me wrong, my Daddy was the one who hung the sun moon and stars as far as I was concerned. But, he was very stric... More..