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As a child growing up in less than happy surroundings, I spent many hours writing about the bad, how I wanted it to be better and what I would do differently. I wrote page after page, until one day my mother read it. She took great offense and showed it

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Hard lessons: 1 of 20
Karen had been seeing Charles for a while, they were such a nice looking couple. She just seemed to fit him. He would watch after her when she walked away from him. His eyes never looked in another direction. It was not a surprise to any of us in the office,that she announced her engagement to him and showed everyone the rin... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Those gone but never forgotten: 4 of 33
As a health care professional working in a nursing home, we experience a lot of death. The families grieve their loss and in time come to understand and accept the death of their love one. But for us, we see their death in a different way. Yes of course, we experience that grief of their passing as anyone does but we care fo... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Contemplating the existence of God: 25 of 177
God is alive and well. He never misses a trick. I have added a few of my many moments of truth. And the truth is I would have to be blind, deaf and dumb to not see His presents in my every day life. My life has been the advanced test so anyone just taking the learners test, don't worry if you get something wrong on your test... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Has God turned his back on mankind: 5 of 29
Mankind may have turned its back on God but God is still here with us. God is calling the plays and deciding the future of all of us according to our works. Each day there is news about floods, fires and human suffering but God was there with us. Although heartbreaking and painful to see the suffering of so many, we hear of ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The problems attached to being single: 1 of 5
Where to begin so many problems so little space. The problems start on the first day. Your friends start to pull away, believing that you may become more attractive somehow and steal their husbands or boyfriends. The only remaining friends will be other single ladies, older women that do not care if you do take their husband... More..
Education > Study Skills & Test Taking Things you wish you or your children never learned in high school: 1 of 4
It started the second day of school, the latest on fashions, hair, makeup and boys were the buzz words. From then on it went down hill they spent their days learning the basics at school, basics being boys, sex and attitude. They do teach a class in flipping the hair and clicking the tongue. Rolling the eyes is a advanced cl... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers How to teach toddlers responsibility through chores: 7 of 26
Toddlers are the easiest to teach. They are so eager to learn and do. They take great pride in doing well. They want to know what to do and how to do it. It begins by talking to them while doing your own daily responsibilities. Choosing age appropriate chores in the same room as you work is an excellent to keep them engaged ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Why people believe in God: 39 of 134
Believing in God During the times that we now live, it would be easy to believe that God is just a puff of smoke, a magician's trick, a sooth sayer trying to make sense of this world. But the truth is how can you dispute His presents? Listening and watching the 911 broadcasts each time it played, you did not see the face of ... More..
Jobs & Careers > International & Government Jobs Why join the military?: 5 of 14
There are many reasons to join the military. For young man and woman, there is a sense of adventure, patriotism, security, camaraderie and purpose. Joining up, you turn over your life to government to serve and in return you are rewarded with the sense of unity and brotherhood that can not be equaled by any other fraternity.... More..
Food & Drink > Breads, Grains, Pasta & Rice How to spice up boxed macaroni and cheese: 7 of 19
Boxed macaroni and cheese is a staple in most households. But with a little imagination, you can BUMP it up a knotch. Always cook your macaroni first and set it aside. Using the same pot that you used for the macaroni add the water and or milk, and the margarine. This is a good time to add extra cheese, you can add sandwich ... More..