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I am so excited to be here! Wow. Ok. Anyway, I am a single mother of two boys, ages 12 and 15. They of course, are my world. But I do live in another universe, and that is the one of writing. I have been exploring that wonderful universe since I was a young

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Relationships & Family > Crisis Support (Other) Are some victims of rape irresponsible?: 1 of 36
Are some victims of rape irresponsible? As I write this article, I am quivering and shaking, and it's not just from the three cans of caffeine. I am wondering why this should even be a topic to debate. It's kind of like asking, "Is a child responsible for sexual abuse or abuse at the hands of their parents, or whomever the a... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Remembering a loved one: 2 of 30
My daddy. He was 72 years old when he left us, but I will forever feel his aura all about me for the rest of my days. He looked as if he were in his early 60's before cancer snatched the life from him. A little greying at the temples, a sprinkling of some grey here and there, but other than that, he remained mostly the dark-... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: One of those days: 3 of 26
One of those days I had just stopped shaking long enough to put more mascara on the one eyelash that had already had an abundance of it on. Revlon would be proud. This one-eyed Tammy Faye look may not go over big at the recording studio. I was preparing to make a pre-recorded video in an upcoming award speech. I had a one of... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What would you consider to be the most important things that have been a major inspiration in your life and why?: 20 of 150
Reading helped me develop all the marvelous journeys I embarked upon in my mind, but the burdensome thoughts of death besieged me. These same thoughts were persistent throughout my lifetime. I often sought out “beings” to communicate with, hoping to find an answer from an angel or even God. I soon became intuitiv... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Fear of death: 4 of 30
Death and Dying 101 This is certainly not a subject one would want to bring up around the holidays, but then again, why not? It is probably not a hot topic while on vacation in the tropics, but why not? Many of us have been brought up to feel as if this topic were taboo. This shouldn't be hailed as such, as we are all going ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues African-Americans are really free: 5 of 34
"Free". The term in Websters Standard Dictionary is an adjective. "Not busy or in use; independent; unrestrained; unencumbered: without debt or obligation; without cost." So in the context of human beings and individuality, I believe "independent, unrestrained and unencumbered would be associated with this title. I am an Afr... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Childhood memories: 2 of 12
FRED FLINTSTONE AND ME Born on the outskirts of Boston, Massachusetts and then living there until about the age of three, I believe, my first memory is of our apartment and seeing cockroaches for the first time. There was a pantry which I and the roaches used to play in, and a half-Japanese and half-American child who ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Human understanding: 7 of 34
LITTLE BOY LOST Ow! Tears welled up in the little boy's eyes as his father's size 13 boot thud down upon his small 6 year old toes. Shy and diminutive, the boy slumped down at the kitchen table and tried to hold back his tears and fears. Oh, stop crying, you little baby! That didn't even hurt you! Stop being a big baby, and ... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Is domestic violence a big problem in India?: 2 of 9
Just try to prosecute a man in India for domestic violenceBREAKTHROUGH INDIABreakthrough is an international human rights organization that uses media, education and pop culture to promote values of dignity, equality and justice. Domestic violence occurs in all societies around the world and is not a function of class, caste... More..
Entertainment > TV News & Commentary Looking at how reality television reinforces gender roles: 2 of 9
The MTV/Jersey Shore Violence Incident and their Stereotypical Characters On August 19, 2009, an incident at the Beachcomber Bar & Grill in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, between a character on the show “Jersey Shore”, Snooki and an non-cast member, Brad Ferro. Mr. Ferro punched this diminutive woman right in t... More..