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I am a native of Newfoundland, and left the province when I was 19. Although not a published writer, my job does entail extensive writing skills on a daily basis.

I have a big family, most of whom are scattered across Canada and the United States, and I hope

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Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Before PlayStation: The toys I grew up with: 3 of 136
The toys that I grew up with? I can remember distinctly, being a little girl and playing out side. Oh the humanity! Now a days, kids just don't play outside anymore. They are stuck in front of the computer or the tv, playing video games. When I was growing up, although not really all that long ago, the Atari and Nintendo wer... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Forgiveness: 3 of 122
Forgiveness It seems a little too late, Dad If I can call you that I always wanted to be your little girl Instead of being pushed under the mat We did not know each other It was a decision made by you It killed me deep down inside Before we started, it was through. It was hard to see you with my siblings From a sideline in my... More..
Entertainment > Movie News & Previews Christmas gifts for movie lovers: Alternatives to DVDs: 1 of 28
We either are one or we know one. The movie buff, the know it all, seen it all, have it all. The one person on your Christmas List who you think is going to be easy to buy for, until you realize you can't buy them a movie, they proably own it. So, now you are faced with the biggest dilemma...what do you buy the movie lover? T... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Is Christmas becoming too commercialized?: 3 of 69
The sounds of Christmas are already buzzing in the air, on television, and on the radio. Some stores not only have their christmas decorations on display for purchase, but are decorated and, you may even see a house or two with their Christmas lights on. But, it really is not as joyous as it used to be, because of the way Ch... More..
Relationships & Family > Siblings When and why childhood sibling rivalry continues into adulthood: 1 of 13
It is difficult growing up with siblings, when there is a constant rivalry between you. It is even harder as an adult, and the reason is because adults, we tend not to forgive and forget as easily as we did when we were kids. As childish as it is, the rivalry between siblings can be very nasty, and I know about this first ha... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Is it better to do your holiday shopping in stores or online?: 2 of 24
Who doesn't enjoy spending money? We all do, but when it comes to actual shopping, it really is better to shop in a store as opposed to online. Yes, if you are online, you can shop without getting out of your pj's in the comfort of your own home, and you don't have to wait in line forever, or be annoyed by other customers. Bu... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Looking back on childhood and missing it: 7 of 82
It's funny how we used to wish our time away when we were kids, wishing we were older, and more grown up. As I get older, I find myself looking back more and more, and thinking about my childhood, and the older I get, the more I miss it. I remember how free I was, both financially and with regards to responsibility. When I w... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Death of a friend: 2 of 22
It's hard to believe she's gone. Even after 10 years, I can still hardly believe it. Sometimes I forget, and I go to pick up the phone to call her, but by the second number I remember she won't answer the phone. There are other times that I will hear a good joke, and I think Shannon would like that joke. Ten years. And I stil... More..
Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life What you'd do if you were to die tomorrow: 4 of 33
We all expect to live for a long time. That's just the way we have been designed. To go from baby to teenager to adult to senior. But, what would you do if you found out that tomorrow was the end? How would you cope? Personally, I have too many things left undone. I have never thought about this before now, and if I only had... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts & Gift Ideas (Other) Christmas gift giving on a budget: 1 of 8
Ah, that time of year again. Time to get down to business and start making our Christmas lists, and our Christmas budgets. For some, this is an even harder task, as money is tighter for some than others. A lot of people suggest buying all year long, but even this is hard for some. But, there are very easy and very affordable... More..