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I am the mother of 3, grandmother of 4 and great-grandmother of one beautiful little girl. My husband and I are native Oklahomans; but I have lived in California and Kansas both for brief periods of time.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Far away: 1 of 187
I walked alone down a small country lane as the world lay in shimmering heat.The earth was parched and barren and dead, and dust swirls danced at my feet.No songbirds sang, no hint of a breeze, not a single sound did I hear.The earth lay in silence, the silence of death, until a sound faintly fell on my ear.Far off in the dis... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Why you're never too old to write: 1 of 65
If there is life in the body, a spark of memory or imagination in the brain, and an urge in the soul, you will never be too old to write. In fact, like fine wine and cheese, many writers improve with age. The experiences of a lifetime are like an immense river of words and thoughts that are available for dipping into and shar... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Do we need humor on a daily basis?: 1 of 63
The section of the Reader's Digest entitled: Laughter, the Best Medicine, was always the first on my reading list. Starting with laughter, any otherwise complacent action can take on an aura of pleasantry. However, the adage laughter is the best medicine, holds a lot of truth. Laughter is good for your mental health and wel... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Should you line dry your clothes or use an electric dryer?: 1 of 38
Line Drying vs. DryersThis is the age of going green to help our environment, and one of the first things we can do to accomplish this is to find ways to conserve energy. There are many benefits of drying clothes outside but conservation has to be at the top of the list.Many in this present generation have never known the ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Thanksgiving prayers: 1 of 34
On this Thanksgiving day of prayer,We thank You for Your love and care.We thank You that we're blessed to beLiving where we're all still free.We thank You for our heroes who Have listened to the call from You.Who fight to keep us safe from harms,Protected by Your loving arms.You have blessed us richly throughout lifeAnd kept ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The Earth: 5 of 169
She was young and unspoiled, endowed with great beauty,A virgin untouched in her prime,Offering to man an abundance of riches,To reap in his first harvest time.But man in his greed misused and abused her,Careless, he bled her to death,And wrapped her in shrouds of black acrid pollution,Then fittingly choked on her breath. More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Should illegal immigrants be entitled to receive benefits?: 2 of 60
We will call her Elizabeth. She is 52 years old, never married, and has been a member of the work force since age 16. She has always been a reliable employee, working without complaint, and willing to do any job assigned to her. Then, in a job-related accident, she was left with injuries that prevented her from working. ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Nonsense: 5 of 140
Remember Willie What's-His-Name? That kid from up the street?Who did so many silly things like scratching with his feet.Remember when he found that dime and stuck it up his nose?Remember how he'd pucker up and whistle through his toes?There's really no denying, he was a silly clown,And he's not changed so very much, he's mayo... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Bathrooms: 2 of 52
When I was young, most people had bathrooms in their homes; sterile white lavatories, claw-footed porcelain clad tubs, and that all-important throne that flushed. Yes, just a little pressure on the handle and all traces of your deed would disappear forever. And privacy! Not one person outside the house knew you were doing you... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Haunted houses: 1 of 26
GHOST OF THE PASTShe stood at the foot of a tall steep hill and studied the house at its crest,The crumbling ruin of a once proud manse looked down on its unwelcome guest.She thought she heard, as she climbed the hill, a fluttering within the trees,Was it a sigh from a ghost of the past, or merely a kiss by the breeze?As she ... More..