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I have been writing both professionally and as a freelancer for over thirty years. During my professional writing career, I dabbled in freelance writing when I had the time, mostly humor articles, but also some more serious articles. A number of my articles

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Animal poems for children: 1 of 127
Creepy Crawly SpiderPeople don't like me 'cause I'm crawly and creepy.So, needless to say, I'm quite sad and weepy.It's not my fault I was born kind of scuzzy.I sure do wish I looked warm and fuzzy.I know I'm not beautiful. I look a fright.There are things about me that just don't look right.Like I have too many legs, eight i... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Funny pet stories: 1 of 44
THE BENEFITS OF CAT OWNERSHIP I have a cat. Her name is Mildred, after my late mother. She is one year old. Mildred is my first cat, as a consenting adult that is. I had a few cats when I was a kid, but my parents ran a fairly cat-unfriendly place, so the cats disappeared shortly after arrival, hopefully to a place with b... More..
Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities Favorite soap operas and characters: 1 of 18
FAVORITE SOAP OPERAS AND CHARACTERS THE DEMISE OF THE GUIDING LIGHT Shame on you, writers and producers of the Guiding Light, the longest reigning and once best daytime soap on TV. Thanks to some ridiculous story lines and pitiful camera and location changes over the past few years, it has all come tumbling down. ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Mother: 3 of 51
MY MOTHER'S DIARIES Every day for about the last forty years of my mother's life, she kept a daily diary, just a short blurb, a few quick sentences, about the day's activities, phone calls, visits, nothing incredible, no fancy writing, no self-indulgent reflections, just what she and my father did, their simple life. ... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity Reflecting on aging: 4 of 62
REFLECTING ON AGING - THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FENCE Every day I look out the back door, down to the end of my back yard where the two tall pines stretch to the heavens. I have a nice yard. I take a quick look at the fence. It's my fence. I had it erected years ago for my dogs. I paid a lot of money for it. It's been a... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Tips for organizing yard and garage sales: 3 of 31
Do's, Don'ts and Precautions When planning a yard or garage sale, think of your sale as a small business venture. Organize your sale as much as possible, set up an attractive, easy-to-see display of your wares, and provide good customer service. A smile and a helpful but not pushy approach should increase your sales and show ... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Benefits of pet ownership for the elderly: 1 of 5
A great deal is being said lately regarding the many benefits of pet ownership for people of all ages, and especially for the elderly. Most everyone wants to enjoy a healthy and meaningful life, to have a reason to get up and face each new day, to love and be loved, to feel needed - all essential ingredients to a person's phy... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: In memory of a loved one: 25 of 122
You always cared though you couldn't touch. And you never said I love you much. With lips sealed tight and unopened arms I still felt hugged and safe from harm. Something stopped you, a long time ago. You stayed inside, let no one know Your deepest thoughts, your fears, your you All locked away, could never break th... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Important job interview tips: 12 of 53
Unfortunately, selecting a candidate for a job based solely on his or her job interview performance occurs more times than not. Some of the worst potential employees do very well on interviews. They reek confidence and charisma, think quickly on their feet, and appear on the surface to be the best person for the job. They are... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Christmas: 12 of 48
I have always loved the Christmas season. I can still remember the excitement I felt as a kid, especially when I still believed in good old Saint Nick. Actually, I still believe in him. I don't care what anybody says! One of my best childhood memories was one Christmas eve when my grandmother stayed overnight and shared my be... More..