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Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Demons: 2 of 7

CHAPTER ONE April paused to take a quick appearance check in the mirror hanging in the Conference Room. She gave her short hair a tousle as she examined her teeth in the reflection to make sure none of the spinach from her lunch at Cardigan's Bistro had gotten stuck in her gums. Satisfied with her appearance, April returned ...
Travel > Florida Destinations Travel destinations: Sarasota, FL: 2 of 6

Sarasota is a marvelous travel destination! Sunny skies, palm trees swaying in warm breezes, fabulous beaches, terrific shopping, perfectly manicured golf courses and much more await your arrival! Sarasota is nestled on the Gulf of Mexico about an hour south of Tampa and an hour and a half west of Orlando. Sarasota has a ver...
Entertainment > Movie Genres Do adult TV cartoons, like the Simpsons, undermine cultural values?: 7 of 14

If you dive beneath the surface of THE SIMPSONS, you will actually find a touching portrayal of an American family. Yes, there are crude references and potty-humor in the show. But unless you are a member of the Duggar family it is an accurate picture of most families. I love THE SIMPSONS for the following reasons: 1. The pa...
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Planning a holiday feast for Thanksgiving: 4 of 8

Just the thought of hosting a Thanksgiving celebration causes extreme stress for many people. But with some careful planning and a few "tricks", the annual Thanksgiving gathering can be fun and actually easy-as-pie. It is key to plan out your gathering. Think about who you will invite. In some families, it's just a given tha...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Sweet: 2 of 4

Tiny chubby fingers clasped in mine Warm breezes tossing palm tree branches Laughter echoing through the house Smell of fresh brewed coffee "I love you" whispered in my ear Life is sweet.
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts & Gift Ideas (Other) The best thank you gifts for groomsmen: 1 of 1

Groomsmen play a very important role in a wedding, so their appreciation gifts should be carefully selected. Ideally, the groomsmen gifts should be a lasting memento from the special day. When shopping for the presents, there are some key factors that will help you make the perfect choice: 1. As with the wedding itself, cons...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Snowed in: 14 of 27

There's nothing like snow falling to get kids excited. My three were absolutely when snowflakes began floating out of the sky one Sunday afternoon early last December. Little handprints and noseprints were numerous on the windows and glass doors all over the house from their weather watching endeavors. The wind was blowing s...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pumpkin pie: 34 of 54

Throughout the fall feast Various sets of eyes darted around the room All in search of the dessert of choice AAAAHHH! - There it was... Aunt Patsy's Perfect Pumpkin Pie The crust - flaky and golden The pumpkin custard -a perfect combination of soft, yet firm The aromas of fall - cinammon and nutmeg The beautiful pastry leave...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Autumn: 29 of 43

Autumn is my favorite season. I really love autumn because it signals the approach of the holidays, cool crisp air replaces the humid stickiness of summer, and that's when I make lots of homemade baked goodies. Plus, I met my husband in the fall of 1987, and we fell in love enjoying the beautiful autumn weather. Autumn also ...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The letter: 16 of 23

The Letter - a Short Short Story She had not been expecting a letter. Her long, slender fingers gingerly stroked the edges of the envelope as she stared at the elegant curls of his handwriting. Tears filled her eyes as she reflected on all of the time they had spent getting to know each other - the candle lit dinners, the lo...