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I have been writing since I could hold a pencil. Growing up, I was constantly writing stories and I was thrilled when I got a typewriter with correction tape. My goal was to write in my own style forever.

For many years I was not able to enjoy my passion for

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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Taking a time out: 1 of 27
Everyone loves the word 'relax' but most of us never take the time to do it. Busy families, heavy workloads, financial pressure and just everyday stress makes it hard to kick back and relax. There comes a point in life when you just need to learn how to relax, even if it's something you have to schedule. Working around the c... More..
Food & Drink > Seafood Recipes Recipes: Shrimp: 2 of 41
I first made this recipe that I call Shrimp and Feta Cheese Pasta four or five years ago. I have loved it ever since. It looks great, tastes even better. It is absolutely delicious and takes less than 20 minutes to make. This is the perfect dish to make for company in a hurry or just a nice simple meal to make on a busy nig... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Commentary: NY Governor Spitzer and the prostitution scandal: 3 of 61
Of course I have to comment on the recent hoopla surrounding the resignation of Emperor, I mean Governor, Eliot Spitzer. To lie, cheat and steal seems to be part of the oath that politicians take when entering public office. Spitzer lied and cheated with the best of them and then took it a step further and became the king of ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: High school: 1 of 20
My son will be entering high school next year. It certainly has brought back some memories of my high school years. Not really inspiring ones, mind you, but they do make me laugh when I realize I was just a dorky chick who wasn't exactly a socialite. I loved my small group of friends, reading, writing and steering clear of th... More..
Business > Sales Great things to sell on Ebay: 2 of 36
eBay is an on-line marketplace where you can sell almost anything. If you are looking to earn extra income, it is easy to find items that sell well on eBay right in your home. Some items sell better than others. However, a properly photographed item with a great description will sell for more than an item listed with no pictu... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy Ways to save money on gas: 2 of 30
Driving is a necessity for most of us but rising gas prices make the old fashioned Sunday drive a thing of the past. Fortunately there are ways to save money on gas that will help you make the most of every last drop of gas in your car.Do not fill your gas tank to the top. Chances are that your over-filled tank will flow over... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging How to start a blog: 1 of 14
A few years ago, blogging was in its infancy. Blogs were viewed as something akin to scrap booking or golfing: a hobby.Time passed and people learned that they could typically get real, not manufactured, information about just about anything if they took the time to read a good variety of blogs. Soon everyone wanted to be a b... More..
Style & Beauty > Skin & Body (Other) My top five beauty products: 2 of 20
My obsession with beauty products started when I was a child. I loved watching my mother get ready in the morning as she lined up her "potions, lotions and lipsticks" on the bathroom counter. She had the most beautiful skin and my favorite part was watching her apply lipstick. She did it with perfection.There are so many prod... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: The tooth fairy: 1 of 10
My 8 year old daughter, Mya, has been losing teeth on a regular basis over the past few months. Truthfully she looks like a very cute Jack-O-Lantern. How timely.Two days ago, another tiny tooth popped out of her mouth and she screamed with excitement. The tooth fairy was going to be paying another visit. Or so she assumed. Sh... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Dating: 5 of 49
When I look back, the only reason I seemed to meet oddballs through Internet dating was because it was always good for a story or conversation somewhere down the road. I just wanted to meet a normal man who wasn't the source of entertainment for friends and family.One of my more memorable dates was with the lap dance guy. It ... More..