: About Me

Writing poetry and short stories has been something that I have been doing since childhood. Some of it is good, and some the trash can would possibly spit out. Living in Minnesota gives me a perfect environment to get lost in with my thoughts, pen and paper.
I have 3 wonderful men in my life, my husband and 2 sons who are 12 years apart in age. Being the only female in the house at times puts me at a great advantage, they eat what I cook and never complain about my decorating skills.

My passion is ...

Justice

I know too much about ...

Sex offenders

My parents always told me ...

Look in the mirror, that is the person who you can count on to take care of you

My childhood ambition ...

to be a doctor

My favorite memory ...

The birth of my children

Why I write ...

So I can get lost from reality

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Cartoons are in the background, as ususal.

My first job ...

Cashier at a small local grocery store

My best moment ...

Looking into my husband's eyes on our wedding day.

My inspiration ...

Really knowing that if I have a dream I can make it come true

Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Society has its priorities confused

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When pondering if our society has its priorities mixed up we must ask ourselves "what society" before we can continue. I can of course only focus on the society in which I am a part of and that is American society. Many times I believe that our society sets people up to fail. We concentrate so much on success yet we do not know how to measure our own success. Is it money? Is it fame? Is it spiritual? Is it what degree we hold? I of course used to think that it was the level of education one had. If you obtained a higher education well that meant that you were successful. Yet, look at how o...

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