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Robin's formal education includes multiple creative writing courses including an advanced course from the Institute of Children's Literature . She has volunteered her writing skills for a column in a religious newsletter as well as for a daycare facility.

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Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Finding the right diet for an overweight dog: 1 of 32
So Your Dog Needs to Diet "It can be a funny sight, bringing you a smile of delight, when your Great Aunt Alice waves hello and her wing like arms wobble to and fro, but when that wobble comes from your little Fido the time has come for that wobble to go!" No, an overweight dog is not funny, it is a concern that can not only ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My great, true, personal garden story: 13 of 393
Whose Garden is This Anyway? The anticipation of our trip set us girls to giggling. We had only met our grandmother once, prior to our visit, and had never seen our grandfather at all. Our grandmother had come to see us when Ricky was born and I fell fast in love with her inviting smile and ample cushioning, which made hugs ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Being invisible: 4 of 75
Do I Want to be Invisible? To be invisible would not be enough, I would have to be alone, Completely alone. And being alone, would it afford me peace? The peace I am looking for, The peace I need! Finding the peace, would it be true? Yes truly sincere and sane, Restoring my sanity! And restoring my sanity, would it be wise... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Questioning whether the concept of God can be disproved: 3 of 54
Nothing Just Happens! The beautiful craftsmanship of the wooden canoe caught the young fellow's eye. As he approached it he asked the man next to it, "This is beautiful, is it yours?" "Yes it is" replied the older man. "Did you build it yourself?" was the young fellow's next question. "No, it just happened" said the older man... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Meats Best cooking method for corned beef and cabbage: 1 of 16
Best cooking method for corned beef and cabbageCorned Beef and Cabbage, also known in the northeast as a New England Boiled Dinner, is a comfort food. On a cold New England day little could be better than a Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner. It's a meal that not only soothes the soul and fills the belly but also puts everyone in... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Is death a choice or fate?: 3 of 47
Life or Death the Choice is YoursWhat does it mean to have a choice? It means we freely get to choose certain things in our lives for ourselves. Free will is a wonderful gift from our Creator. Adam and Eve had this gift and everyone that has ever resided on this earth has had or does have this gift as well. This means we get ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Acrostics about love: 1 of 15
LOVE YOU FOREVER L ingering longer with each encounter O pening our hearts wider and wider V ictory is ours with love completed E mptiness, loneliness we have defeated Y ielding always to each others will O pen hearts pounding will not be still U gliness disappears from every corner F inding this love filled with such powe... More..
Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery How to use a double boiler: 1 of 13
A double boiler is an odd pan you could find in your grandmothers cupboard if you don't have one of your own. They are not given much attention these days, but a double boiler can be a help in bringing you compliments on several recipes. Using a double boiler for craft projects is also a way to get those "Wow, I didn't know y... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Secrets: 11 of 134
Keeping Secrets Whenever it is I start to talk I quickly run and hide I don't ever want let known the secrets deep inside For if these secrets did escape for everyone to hear I am sure that they'd all boo, instead of giving cheer! ~ So if I could control my tongue and keep it in its place I could talk amongst my friends and ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Nature's seasons: 14 of 159
This Season of Seasons January brings the snow Sets oil baron's hearts aglow ~ February brings the freezing rain Makes their hearts glow again ~ March tries bringing in the thaw But fingers and toes still feel raw ~ April brings rains galore As gas prices start to soar ~ May brings warm steady growth More oil... More..