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I've been writing off and on since grade school. As a single working mom, often there is only time to pen haiku-but even this brief form can be an amazing venue for the creative.

I often pray this Bible verse for myself and my children: "Oh, that You

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a friend: 22 of 200
Night is Nigh Last machines rattle down hospital hall as somber technician gathers the films for filing. Pain ebbs as his doctor relieves malignant ascites- fluid pulled from abdomen through final needle and tubes. His body relaxes. His wife says, "We need to talk options." He gazes at us gathered at his gurney."I love ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Special Occasion Gifts Easter gifts for kids: 2 of 16
Easter Gifts-for Children and Young TeensWhen I was a child, gift giving at Easter was at a minimal. When we were younger, my sister and I were given a small basket a bit of cheap candy. With my children, grandparents have showered them with treats at Easter. Then there is the resurrection party at their school each year.For ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Metaphors: 1 of 7
Mixing Metaphors Here I am, letting my thoughts stream into a longer and winding way...Am I mixing metaphors yet?Oh how I have always loved mixed metaphors. I know you aren't supposed to do such things. It simply isn't kosher.But the clashing tastes of sweet and salty, a bit of sour over there, and here a titch bitter,Such wi... More..
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce Child visitation problems: What to do when your ex doesn't show up: 3 of 12
What to do when your ex doesn't show up for visitation?For the last ten years, I have been dealing with my children's visitation schedule with their father. As a part of this, there are the times when he just doesn't show up. Also, we often deal with him being up to two hours late to pick up the children. Occasionally, he sho... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Christian understanding of the name of Jesus: 1 of 4
The Name of Jesus...I'm reading a book called The Name of Jesus. It's a powerful book, that starts out talking about the power and authority vested in His name. As I am reading this book, I am recalling a book I read years ago about the Jesus Prayer, and how for centuries people have meditated on this prayer, and that it has ... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Easy and inexpensive dishes children love: 6 of 23
Making candy cornucopias....This was so simple. I just filled sugar cones with candy corn. Used snack bags or saran wrap to wrap them and tied the top of each with ribbon or yarn to that the candy corn would stay in the sugar cone.A quick idea for mexican style food....The other night, I browned some ground turkey (89 cents a... More..
Health & Fitness > Therapy & Counseling Psychodynamic psychotherapy explained: 2 of 7
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy ExplainedExploring and working through transference is at the core of psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. Transference can be explained simply: Have you ever walked into a room meeting somebody for the first time and you couldn't stand them or you were instantly drawn to them as likable... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Spiders: 11 of 37
Caution Walk in the woods. Swing a stick to clear clinging webs that turn invisible strands of glue you feel, but cannot see. Turn, feet searching crooked path back through trees, and you're sure to find the web you missed catching your face as a chubby yellow-backed spider races for a laughing branch. More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Boredom: 63 of 199
BoredomLie down on the ground.Peer steadily at each blade -watching the grass grow.This is a Japanese form of poetry called senryu. The actual form is the same as for writing haiku. The difference is in subject matter. Senryu tends to make a statement about life experience... More..
Health & Fitness > Homeopathy Best home remedies for nausea: 2 of 6
Great over the counter remedy for nausea/vomitingNausea and vomiting are two of the most miserable symptoms a human being can endure. Yet many medications for these symptoms leave you feeling sluggish and sedated. But there is a simple over the counter medication that has virtually no side effects.This is an over the counter ... More..