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Greetings to you all from the South. I was born and raised in Georgia and have remained here for my adult life. I have always loved to write, even when I was a small child. There are always ideas flying around in my subconscious looking for an avenue to travel

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Family memories: 5 of 127
Remembering my dad:I remember when I used to go grocery shopping with my dad. My mom had started working and once a week my dad would take a list and do the grocery shopping. I always went with him. That was OUR time. Nobody but me and my daddy. We always went to the same grocery store and it was always the same up one aisle ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Love: 17 of 152
A Love Story. Martha desperately fought the violent wind snapping at the cheap wool of her second-hand coat as she stood there. Clutching the coat front together where buttons were missing, she eagerly watched the door of the bus slowly opening to allow a teasing glimpse of the luxurious warmth waiting inside. She stepped bli... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Mystery: 25 of 131
Murder vs. Right:A hot, sweltering Georgia sun had exploded on the little rural town like a spotlight on a black stage. It was only 9:00 a.m. in the sleepy little town but already the temperature had broken the 100 degree mark. It would get worse as the day dragged on. Cassie sat rigid inside the patrol car with its deep smok... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: A second chance at love: 10 of 45
Martha desperately fought the violent wind snapping at the cheap wool of her second-hand coat as she stood waiting at the bus stop. Clutching together the open front where buttons were missing, she watched hungrily as the door of the bus slowly opened to allow a teasing glimpse of the luxurious warm world waiting inside. Sh... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Child abuse: 61 of 216
The face of a child is innocent and sweet,or it should be.The eyes of a child are clear and bright,or they should be.The smile of a child is quick and without thought,or it should be.Her little girl face shows innocence lost,Her eyes are clouded and dark,A smile she gives after hesitation,From a lonely broken heart.The bruise... More..
Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice How to find and choose a good DUI lawyer: 5 of 17
Having spent over twenty years as a paralegal in Georgia, I have a few warnings regarding finding a good DUI lawyer.Do not choose a lawyer because the telephone directory says he specializes in DUI. Do not choose one who advertizes how many hundreds of DUI cases he has handled. Quantity and quality are not the same.If a lawye... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Father's Day gift ideas for single dads: 3 of 6
Single fathers are no different from married fathers other than the fact that most of them do not live with their children and miss out on most of the moments that mothers deem to be some of the most important events in their children's lives. And often, not always, but often children are led to believe that their fathers... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues What constitutes animal abuse or neglect: 2 of 4
What constitutes animal abuse or neglect? First of all let's admit that any type of neglect of an animal constitutes abuse. If you make the decision to have an animal in your life then you have made an unspoken, unwritten commitment to nurture and care for that animal the same way you nurture and care for another... More..
Arts & Humanities > US History (Other) Little known Georgia state facts: 1 of 1
Little Known Georgia State Facts: The State of Georgia was the last of the original Thirteen Colonies to be established in the "New World" in 1733. It was the fourth state to ratify the U. S. Constitution on January 2, 1788. Georgia seceded from the Union on January 21, 1861, and was one of the original seven Confederate Stat... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Tips on black mouth cur grooming: 1 of 1
Tips for Grooming Your Black Mouth Cur:If you are one of the lucky ones who lives with a Black Mouth Cur you will find your pet, or family member, is actually very easy to groom.The Black Mouth Cur is a ruggedly muscular and study short-haired animal. Some are born with heavier coats than others. But both have the same groomi... More..