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I am a courageous woman with a nostalgic story to tell. I believe in fairy tales and am still waiting to write the happy ending chapter of my life. I have prevailed through many storms that have passed over me and have been able to see the rainbow. I still

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My dream wedding: 1 of 17
"My dream wedding"Once upon a time a bright eyed little girl dreamt of a fairytale wedding with her handsome prince. She would put white sheets around her head as if it were a veil and hum the words to "Hear comes the bride". She grew older, but never stopped believing in the fairytale. Here is her story."My Dream Wedding"I m... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues How to help your body cool itself: 3 of 17
Keeping your body cool does not always have to involve the thermostat being set on 50 degrees. Living in Texas during the scorching summer months, I have found simple ways to reduce the use of energy, but stay cool in the process.(1.) Drink plenty of liquids: since all living things require water to regulate body temperature,... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Independence Day and its meaning for Americans today: 8 of 41
Independence Day- with Liberty & Justice for all.The Fourth of July is a holiday that many Americans celebrate in different ways. The festivities may include a spectacular display of fireworks that light up the American skies. Some may eat hot dogs until they are nauseous or host a back yard barbeque. Small town parades with ... More..
Education > College Life A glance at some of the coolest US college dorms: 1 of 4
"The Best College Dorms in America"Your living arrangements at college can have a dramatic effect on the four years that you have committed your life to a higher education. Where you lay your head at school can be just as equally important as where you attend classes. According to The Princeton Review's annual survey of 115,0... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life The challenges of dating as a single parent: 9 of 29
"SINGLE PARENTS PLAYING THE DATING GAME"Dating itself is somewhat of a challenge, but trying to date as a "single parent" seems merely impossible. Many single parents will settle for the wrong person, because they do not think they have any other options or that there choices are limited. Some have the mentality that they wil... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Making a choice between cruises or resorts: 6 of 17
"Choosing between going on a cruise or staying in a resort"Most travelers would be just as ecstatic to take a cruise as they would to stay in an all- inclusive resort and the choice can be overwhelming at times. There are pros and cons to each of these elaborate vacations.Cruises seem to entice travelers because they are mark... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Big Brother: 14 of 39
Title: TV Reviews- Big BrotherI have to admit that I anticipate watching a new season of Big Brother every summer. Since the show first debuted in 2000, I have not missed an episode of any season.There seems to be something captivating about this notorious program that monitors the effects of a house that is run by an unknown... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My favorite vacation memories: 17 of 45
"New York, New York"I hailed our first cab at the fussy LaGuardia airport in Queens New York as my sister made her way out of the terminal with three huge suit cases. I could not believe that we were in New York in December and Christmas was just a few weeks away. I won this amazing trip through my company and chose to take m... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Wedding planning: Meeting with the florist: 4 of 9
Wedding Planning 101- Meeting with the Florist"There are at least a hundred things that have to be done when planning a wedding. One of the most important tasks is going to be the flowers that will decorate your reception and or ceremony site, be held or worn by you and your wedding party and set the overall mood of your most... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Guide to choosing garden hoses: 6 of 13
"How to choose a garden hose"Having a garden hose is a necessity when you are a homeowner. Whether it's used for watering your garden, washing your car, cleaning the exterior of your house or just cooling off on a hot summer day, a garden hose will definitely come in handy. The most common use for the garden hose is lawn main... More..