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Janet worked as a newspaper feature writer for three years. She is currently writing stories and articles for children's magazines.

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Teenagers: 2 of 37

Michelle's Journey Michelle stood at the window in her father's modest apartment, watching the puddles in the driveway swell for the third day in a row. Since her arrival, she and her father had gone to a double feature, looked at a photography exhibit at The Portland Art Museum, and shopped for books at the Lloyd Center ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My beloved dogs: 7 of 79

Hang On, Sloopy The summer of 1965 was coming to a close. My older sister, Terri and I had spent three months swimming and sunning in our back yard. We were two tow-haired California girls on the cusp of adolescence, blissfully unaware of just how much our lives were about to change. First, our family dog suddenly... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: American Idol: 5 of 34

Even the naysayers have to agree that there is no end in sight for American Idol. Certain aspects of the show many change, but it is essentially the same show, with the same premise, that it has always been. It may be off-putting to hear about what goes on when the cameras aren't rolling, specifically with regard to the ... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Brownies: 5 of 24

Blonde Brownies Blonde Brownies The flavor of a chocolate chip cookie combined with the texture of a brownie make this treat simply irresistible. Ingredients: 2 Cups flour 1 Teaspoon baking powder 1/4 Teaspoon baking soda 1 Teaspoon salt 1 Cup chopped walnuts 2/3 Cup shortening 2 Cups brown sugar 2 eggs, sli... More..
Sciences > Anatomy Establishing the difference between being left and right handed: 1 of 4

A Step in the Left Direction You may have seen photographs of President Obama signing documents. Did you notice that he is left-handed? Since only about one in ten adults is left-handed, the odds are that only four past presidents would have been left-handed. But this is not the case. In fact, five out of the last seven pres... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Humorous stories for children: 11 of 35

The School is Gone! Andy loved the second grade. He loved his teacher, Mrs. Parks. He loved playing four-square at recess. He loved learning about dinosaurs and the solar system. Every morning, Andy's mother dropped him off in front of his school on South Street. One cold, foggy morning, the traffic was so bad on Sout... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Nature's song: 7 of 21
Gratitude I live on a smooth plain And play near a high mount I run through yellow grain And sparkling water fount I watch the water fowl Dance on the darkened sea And ride the stately horse While fireflies beckon me As the moon's milky glow Sweeps gently over me I sleep with gratitude For the earth'... More..
Health & Fitness > Personality Disorders Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD): 3 of 3

Narcissistic Personality Disorder Personality disorders are long-lasting patterns of behavior that cause problems with relationships and work. Narcissism is a personality disorder characterized by feelings of self-love. Degrees of narcissism range from mild to extreme, with extreme cases often being diagnosed as Narcissistic... More..