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I am just now renewing my love of writing. As a youth I wrote many short stories and poetry that won awards in school.

Now, married with three children and living in very rural america, I have the time and atmosphere needed to let the stories in my mind come

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Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Gift ideas for the elderly: 4 of 44
Gifts for the Elderly Over a decade of my life was devoted to professionally caring for the elderly in their homes and for a short while in a facility specializing in Dementia/Alzheimer's. I would like to share a story with you in hopes you see the moral of the story: The best gift you can give the elderly. Note no names or p... More..
Sciences > Ecology & Environment Why it's important to eat organic: 1 of 3
The importance of Organic The trends in our food industry have the following labels created to catch the consumers attention:USDA Organic; Free Range; All natural, well you get the picture. As a wife and mother of three, we lived the hustle and bustle life playing little league, eating chili and hot dogs at the games. Packing... More..
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality A guide to good sexual health: 3 of 8
Guide to Optimal Sexual HealthSex: One of the things in a marriage/partnership that can make or break the relationship. If you keep your sexual health optimal, then your sex life should never truly "die". Granted, as we age, it may slow some, but it doesn't need to stop! Communication is key to any relationship. You should be... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) How to take advantage of programs offered by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: 1 of 1
HUD Housing: What you need to know.Times seem to be getting more and more difficult. Housing is becoming an issue for many as foreclosures are on the rise and finding affordable housing is getting harder and harder. There are several ways to get your foot in the door for HUD Housing or, The US department of Housing and Urban ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Buying my first house: 23 of 34
I was barely 19.Barely, by a few weeks. Rent was not something I wanted to pay for the rest of my life. Not being able to paint, fix, upgrade, repair without permission. I grew up as the son. And fixing things was in my blood. Realistically I knew I would not be able to buy what I wanted. So I set my sights on the stepping st... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Water-saving yard and garden gear: 3 of 4
The worlds water supply seems to be dwindling at a rate faster than any of us want to admit. As more people are becoming even more conscientious about our situation, there are several things one can do to save water while gardening, which ultimately needs water. The community I live in here in rural US is mainly an agricultur... More..
Style & Beauty > Hand & Foot Care Common pedicure tools and how to use them: 4 of 5
The Hillbilly PedicureMy first "professional pedicure" was given over a decade ago. I owned a cleaning business and it was a perk for cleaning the salon. The cosmetologist giving the pedicure was fantastic. No I don't remember all the technical names of the tools she used. But we became good friends until I moved south.By tha... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Learning to drive: 40 of 49
CRUNCH! "Where did that oak tree come from? " I asked. I don't know how many times I asked that as I backed out of the same driveway week after week. Fifteen and in Dad's little Nissan pick up, I think I put out more tail lights than any other country gal ever did that summer. You know those oak trees play tricks on you. They... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Spring party ideas: 12 of 14
A Tea Party fit for a PrincessAh, the smell of spring. The air is refreshed after cleansing the skies. The grass is green again and the songs of the birds are, ever so refreshing. You can hear Cinderella singing with her birds, Snow White dancing with the dwarfs.For years now, in late February we begin planning our Annual Tea... More..
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Do you have what it takes to be a caregiver?: 4 of 4
Can you care it?"You know your greatest asset will eventually be your downfall, right?" "What's that?" I asked. "Its your heart. Its too big and doesn't know when to say no. You will send yourself to an early grave if you don't slow down."I don't know how many times I heard that over the next 11 years. It all began when I was... More..