: About Me

I always told myself I would write someday. After retiring from my public servant career in August 2008, I realized that "someday" is here. I now have time to pursue my love of writing. I had planned to take a creative writing course at the local college, and then I discovered Helium. Helium is better, as a class may have afforded me to write three or four papers, possibly not on subjects of my choice, for a grade. Here, I have a chance to see what others think of my writing, and am not limited as to how much or how often I can write, and I am finding so many interesting subjects to choose from. I enjoy seeing what others write and enjoy rating almost as much as I do writing. If anything I say clicks with you, I'd love to hear about it. If anyone has any constructive criticism for me, I'd welcome that as well.

My passion is ...

Writing. Can't you tell?

I know too much about ...

Cancer

My parents always told me ...

Treat others the way you would like to be treated.

My childhood ambition ...

To be a movie star.

My favorite memory ...

Falling in love with my husband

Why I write ...

It fills a need I've always had.

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

I'm reading a book about Heaven.

My first job ...

Hair stylist.

My best moment ...

When I married my husband.

My inspiration ...

My loving husband.

Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values The good ol' days: Relishing unforgettable memories

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Nostalgia For The Good Old Days Billy Joel sang that the good old days weren't always good and tomorrow ain't as bad as it seems. My childhood was less than ideal and in many ways, yet I consider myself one of the privileged to have lived in a time of freedom and wonder for children. The world I knew as a child is lost and gone forever, and I cannot help but feel sad for the generations that have followed mine that will never know what they missed out on. Girls still wore dresses to school back then. As soon as I got home from school, the first thing I did was change into my jeans or short...

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• Creative Writing Silver
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