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I grew up in the 'skeeter thick swamps of Florida, gleening my love of writing from my adoration of nature and gardening. Like every other person that writes, I started when I was a child, and just never stopped!

I'm a stay at home mom with a family living

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Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish How to care for Japanese Fighting fish or "Betta": 1 of 14
Betta splendens (the most commonly kept betta in the US) are fairly easy fish to care for. Their spectacular finnage, brightly hued scales and funny personalities are a markedly beautiful and entertaining addition to the home or office. It is no wonder of their booming popularity as pets.Though easy to care for; one should no... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dreams are . . .: 3 of 39
Bottle of Dreams.Dreams are like a bottle.We're born with a pristine vessel clutched in infant hands. With eyes that can not see, we wait.Into the world we're cast, to land on unsteady feet.As time goes by and we grow on, a pristine vessel fills and cracks.Some dreams are spilled along the way, leaving us grasping a lacy clot... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dreams & hope: 5 of 58
All Things Pass Away.Someday, I will own a mountain, and then I will stand on top and look out over my domain. Then shall I release it, to own it no more.What right do we have to take so beautiful a life, and keep it as our own?Caged as the little birds on my stoop, no longer able to fly-for the golden bars surroundingIn what... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Creating a fairy garden: 1 of 8
Creating a Miniature Fairy Garden is as easy as pie!Have you ever heard the saying "Make a ten dollar hole for a one dollar tree"? This statement holds especially true when making a miniature garden, everything the plants need to survive, is something you have to provide... -After finding your container, start by using a good... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Facing death: 49 of 362
Death of Mine.I was not there when your last breath was drawn,I saw not the soul lifting from desperate mortality,In all that was given, certain shades were drawn,Taken on as truth,Painted across a canvas of living flesh,When the messenger delivered your news on shadowed wings,Pain eluded me, a cold distance engulfed one who ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Judgment day: 1 of 7
How long the chains of my inequities,The mortal binds that entrap me,To wrest with effete hands, failing to succor a bereaved faith.How far the distance from my children,Up on flaming stakes, piqued heads nodding scarily in silent judgment to their fathers lackingHow loud the bugles of war,Testimony to far away sins relived,E... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish How to set up a low-maintenance aquarium: 1 of 5
Setting Up A Low Maintenance Aquarium Keeping a beautifully lush aquarium need not be an endless chore, on the contrary, after the first initial bit of work the rest is cake! These instructions will work for any sized freshwater aquarium.- -Overview- -Common No-No's-Cycling your tank & the "Bio-Crew"-The right substrate-C... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Getting into the holiday spirit: 7 of 26
I want a holly jolly Christmas, it's supposed to be the best time of the year. But I'm broke and busted and my meany neighbors like to jeer; but hey, who cares, look there; its that silly red nosed reindeer!If you feel like that this Christmas; you could probably use some ideas for cheer. With the economy like it is, it can t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Arrogance: 15 of 46
Rome!Cleave your own way out!Oh Rome!From this acquiesce you've rendered!Oh Rome! Pray oh Rome!Judgment stands nigh!From Moses` Mount, Cast!Righteous thunder!Flashing verdictOh Rome! Pray ye Rome!Clamant deeds to damn ye!Asunder be resurrected in shame!Oh Rome!The drums of war drown out your Gaiety ChorusOh Rome! Dear Rome!As... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations The greatest Christmas gift is Jesus: 3 of 7
I wish I could give you the greatest gift you'll ever receive, but I can't. That gift has already been given, selflessly poured out, to be passed down through the generations by people just like you and me. It is the gift of blood; His holy, life giving blood.I am reminded of an incident from many years ago. As a child I can ... More..