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I am a married mom of two wonderful boys. My oldest has autism and adhd. My youngest has minor cerebral palsy. Currently I am looking to "get my foot in the door" with freelance writing. I have always wanted to have my work published and become

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Who I am: 4 of 339

I dream no dreams, And I sleep no nights. I have no friends. But I am well known. The president and I have lunch. But I am no general. I am twelve. No longer in school. My honor cords rest on a chair. The diploma framed. My Ph.D. is now attained. There is no practice for a child. My IQ stands in 200+. Simple people bore me. ...
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore Is the Loch Ness Monster real?: 4 of 28

Almost every legend or myth that is born and relayed the public has been based on some miniscule amount of fact. There have been substantial degrees of skepticism that envelopes her existence but there are also some people that will swear to you that she is real. The Loch Ness monster is categorized into the same legendary g...
Health & Fitness > Heart Disease & Heart Attack A look at heart disease: 4 of 27

Heart Disease is a number one killer among men and women equally and it can be a little overwhelming to understand it. There are preventative measures that can be taken to ensure that your risk of this disease is visibly reduced. There are many types of heart disease that require different treatments and tests used in diagno...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What would you consider to be the most important things that have been a major inspiration in your life and why?: 21 of 133

A major inspiration in my life has been my children. I have a husband and two children. My oldest child has a combination of autism and hyperactivity and yes he requires a lot of time and energy and my youngest was not a preemie but has a disability that hinders his walking right now. I would do anything for my children as a...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Common Baby Ailments Best way to trim a newborn baby's nails: 1 of 5

Trimming your baby's nails can be a little frightful the first time you do it. There's always the thought that you might cut too low or cut their precious skin. I know when I had my first child and it was time to get the clippers out it was a "who pulls the shortest straw?" stand off between my husband and I. There are a few...
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Would you wear a pre-owned wedding gown?: 10 of 43

In the current economy status, buying a brand new wedding dress is not an option for some people. Penny pinching is a common practice with an emphasis on getting the best deal without burning a hole in your pocket. I wore a pre-owned dress at my own wedding years ago. The principle has not changed but the means are very stre...
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Which genre is the most useful: Radio or television?: 6 of 21

It is a new technological age and generation and televisions are mostly the common and best genre for information and entertainment as much if not more than the internet. When most people begin conversations about what is happening in the world there is a common phrase that almost always starts it off. "Did you see ______ on...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Wild & free: 57 of 166

The king of birds observes its prey. Its keen eye missing nothing. The wild eagle twists it head to seek competition. Detecting none, it stretches its monstrous wings. His powerful talons uncurl from their perch. This magnificent bird leaps into the air, flying free. He searches for his prey, spots it, and swoops down to cap...
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Teaching children the responsibility of caring for pets: 12 of 33

Have your kids asked you the two age old questions. Can we keep it? Can we have one of those? How do you explain to your children the responsibilities of caring for an animal? Many parents start off by hesitating and have a nervous feeling about their children be responsible for something other than homework or chores. Depen...
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Family recipes passed down: 14 of 34

My late grandmother on my maternal side always cooked homemade meals in her kitchen as far back as I can remember and she was always collecting the best recipes she could find. It did not matter if they came from the back of boxes or from word of mouth from people she knew. Even if the recipe was not up to her standards she ...