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Hi there. I'm Pat Lunsford, Climate Change Steward. Writing has always been one of my passions and getting published was only a distant dream. However, Helium has turned my dream into reality. When the magazine arrived with my first published article, you

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: True dog hero stories: 1 of 90
We've all heard stories about dogs rescuing people, but I was blown away by the heroic deeds of this incredibly brave canine. I hadn't known Agnes for very long. We met at work and got into a regular routine of having lunch once a week at a local diner. About half way through dessert, I told her I was thinking of getting a do... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Top 10 annoying public habits: 1 of 77
Many of us notice the annoying public habits of others while being oblivious to our own. Here is a list of the top 10 annoying public habits.1. Being Loud:They come in late at night blasting the radio, hitting the car horn, waking everyone in the neighborhood. Or those who get up at the crack of dawn, yelling at the kids, sho... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonials: Humorous stories from of job loss and unemployment: 1 of 71
The restaurant was changing shifts when I pulled the drawers from the registers. I was on my way to the office with them when the back door opened and Frank, the owner, stepped in. "Got a match?" he asked with a grin, relieving me of the drawers. "Hey, Frank. What are you doing here on your day off? "I have something to tell ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting Family tree: True stories about gardening with my parents (or grandparents): 2 of 135
Dad rarely missed a day of work, but three months after Mom died, he retired at age forty-seven. Bobby, my brother, had recently married and I was fresh out of college. We were confused about his retirement. Being financially secure, he didn't have to work, but Dad had always said that when a man stops working, he stops livin... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: My most inspiring garden experience: 2 of 131
I honestly thought a small veggie garden would be a good way to bond with Mandy, my seven-year-old granddaughter. Her father, my son, had agreed to till the soil and provide the seeds and tools. I had just recently moved in with them after the passing of my husband and wanted very much to develop a close relationship with her... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: What happened when I tried to include my family in my gardening project: 1 of 65
Gardening and FamilyOverweight and sedentary, my family had become lazy couch potatoes. As a Christian, I did what Jesus said to do when we are troubled about anything. I took my concerns to God in prayer.Dan, my husband, got a promotion at work and we moved from a two-bedroom trailer to a nice three-bedroom home. David, our ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Love in the garden: 1 of 61
Love in the Garden The winters up north were getting to be a little too much for John. As a writer, he spent a lot of time indoors, but didn't hibernate the way some writers do. Since he wasn't the kind of man who could pin himself up in the house all day, he decided to rent a place in Florida for the winter. The house he cho... More..
Relationships & Family > Divorce Psychology The most frequent cause of divorce: 2 of 120
The most frequent cause of divorce today is fairly obvious if you look back at the 50's and 60's. Our lifestyles have changed dramatically in just the past 50 years and along with those changes came a lot of stress.As a senior citizen, I have known couples who have lived together for years and are still very happy together. M... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Having a bad day: 2 of 106
Relationships and dating can be romantic, meeting someone new. But what if you're having a bad day?Having a bad day? Yeah, that's what I'd call it when you're awakened by a god-awful crashing sound right over your bed at six o'clock in the morning. Scared the daylights out of me!This is a two-story apartment building and my a... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Explain the verse "Love your neighbor as yourself": 1 of 53
Jesus emphatically stated that loving your neighbor as yourself is second only to loving God. "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two comma... More..