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I love life, although my life has had its ups and downs, I believe that for everything that happens there is a reason, and what doesn't kill you will make you stronger! I am blessed with three wonderful sons, a great daughter-in-law and a precious grandson.

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Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts & Gift Ideas (Other) The best gift you've ever received: 2 of 174
The best gift I've ever received is one that I've been given over and over again. I have received it many times, and it is the gift that keeps on giving. It was many years ago. A very young woman was in the hospital. She was having a baby. Unmarried, she was a disgrace to her family. But it was happening just the same. She w... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Don't pity me: 10 of 147
You see me in the morning on my way to everywhere I see you back, I wonder why, you stop and look and stare In getting to the place for me I wonder why they say That there she is a wondering soul with hair that is so gray I collect my wares and off I go to see the world back home A happy me is what I am even if I am alone Awh... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction How to mend broken family ties: 2 of 24
It is difficult to know how to mend broken family ties. When there is conflict among family members, it makes it especially difficult to socialize and relax when situations arise that place families in the same company. Going out of the way to avoid having to acknowledge each other not only makes it harder on an already tense... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas Signs that he's just not that into you: 3 of 35
Meeting someone whom you find interesting and perhaps have a lot in common with can be an encouraging experience. When the friendship continues and becomes more intimate, you may find yourself hoping that it will develop into a consequential relationship. Becoming excited about this new person in hopes of having a future toge... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Tips for parents who yell: Step-by-step recovery plan: 1 of 11
Tips for parents who yell: Step-by-step recovery plan If you, as a parent, yell at your children, it usually does not get you the results you want. Tips for parents who yell can recover from this by recognizing or trying different ways to stop. My mother was a "yeller" and I, too have a tendency to yell. I have learned from e... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Brown paper bag: 1 of 8
Where are you going son and tell me what is that you've got?It's nothing Mom just some old bag I found around the blockWell throw it in the trash and wash your hands it's time to eatI even made dessert tonight and it's a special treat!Thank you for this food oh Lord my Dad did start to prayWhen everybody's eyes were closed I ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: After the storm: 2 of 15
The place was dark, but the sweet sounds of jazz hypnotized her and led her inside. As the music of the saxophone drooled out the harmony of a slow and intimate relationship, she cried and the smoke that filled the air looked like visions of lovers dancing, she could not move. It had begun to storm outside. Perhaps it was the... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values People should not be dependent on welfare: 11 of 79
A woman and her husband had been married for many years and made a decent living. They lived a comfortable life financially and she even made it a point to keep up with the Jones most of the time. Their children were always the first to get the newest video games and were the envy of all their friends. They went out to eat ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Lost love: 19 of 132
Would you like to, yes I said and did and always thought That this is how it should have been my whole lifetime ago My Magic Man, Protector and the Keeper of my heart The Soul Mate that I knew was mine had found me from afar We loved and laughed and sang and danced and played the night and day, while sailing on the beautiful... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The stop sign: 1 of 6
"Johnny, I'll be working late tonight, so you come straight home after school," Mr. Andrews said as he pulled on his boots, knowing that Johnny wouldn't. "And don't forget to wear your coat, it's supposed to rain. " Johnny just looked at him with a blank stare. He was not sure if the boy even heard him. He shook his head, thr... More..