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Donna Marie Gray is a New Englander by birth, born and raised in Weymouth, MA. After graduating high school, she attended college in Boston, MA. She transplanted to Virginia Beach, VA in the late 70s. Donna is married with children and grandchildren and has

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Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Top ways to be entertained: 1 of 19
NOW WHAT DO I DO FOR ENTERTAINMENT?After having browsed the Community Board for the Entertainment postings, I found that most of the comments were about various television shows. One was about a trip to an amusement park which stirred much debate, but basically, everybody sits home in front of T.V. and "that's life". This pro... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Is giving up a child for adoption giving or selfish?: 4 of 51
Adoption of a baby can be the most sensitive issue faced by parents, both the birth parent and the adoptive parent. But for the baby, it can mean the difference between a life of love and caring, or abuse and anger.It depends partly on the birth parent and their reason for placing their baby up for adoption.. In most cases, t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Do unto others: 11 of 132
REMEMBER MEWhat is it we are seekingAs we make our way on earth?Is it really fame and fortuneThat determines what we're worth?Having wealth and recognitionMay meet our earthly needs,But when we step beyond this plainWe are judged upon our deeds.Approach life with compassion,Share the joy as well as pain;For the value of true ... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating How much detail of your past relationships should you tell your partner?: 1 of 12
Excluding some horrific incident that may have occurred in a past relationship, why would anyone want to bare all past indiscretions on the one person with whom they hope to spend the rest of their life? And, if this horrific experience seems to be a pattern in one's choice of partners in the past, is it wise to divulge that ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values How prosperity has overshadowed our values and beliefs: 3 of 34
As Consumers, We Are Obsessed With Consuming...If It's Offered for Sale, They will come:This article depicts how we, as consumers, are addicted to buying whatever is offered to us by way of marketing experts, whether or not we need it.Chances are, that against all odds, any product introduced into the marketplace for consumer... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Is perpetuating the myth of Santa Claus good for children?: 3 of 32
Absolutely yes! It is one of the last things left to young children in a world where they seem to be forced to grow up way too fast! How cruel to yank away Santa Claus, along with the Easter Bunny and the tooth fairy.I am a mother and a grandmother. I raised three children who were thrilled to watch the younger child who stil... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Self reflection: 7 of 72
LIFES LITTLE LESSONS TO KEEP IN A BOX:Things I have learned through trial and errorAs we reach maturity we have experienced much of life's trials and tribulations and, hopefully, have learned something from them. After age 65, there is probably not much we haven't seen or done, and perhaps one or two things of which we have n... More..
Other What is the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to you?: 44 of 352
I seem to be one of those people who are always having disasterous moments. It's difficult to pick one, but the most recent two are the best I can offer.#1 Moment: My husband and I took our grandson to Chincoteague to see the ponies. Shortly after arriving there I needed to use a restroom. Unfortunately the only available toi... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values Money does not bring happiness: 14 of 99
Oh, my! You've gone and stepped on my hot button! Money vs. happiness. First there is the money. Everybody has some, whether it be a few cents or hundreds of thousands of dollars. Needless to say, those with only a few cents want more. They don't want more to be happy, they want more so they can feed themselves and put a roof... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Breaking up: 34 of 240
NOW... IT'S ALL MINE!I caught the old man cheatin'and our love came to an end;He's sleepin' in his camper,and I'm seein' his best friend.He has to knock to get insidethe house that he called his;He rides a bicycle these days,I drive the 'old Tin Liz'. He's a no-good, low-down cheatin' piece of slime, Now everything he had, we... More..