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I am almost 60 years old and proud of it. I have a lot of medical issues the last one being breast cancer. I am now a survivor and am grateful for technology like mammograms. That's how they found what turned out to be a cancerous tumor. No one could feel

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: What you want to tell mother, but cannot: 1 of 65
Dear Mother,I need to write this letter for my own well-being. I'll never send it to you but if I don't get this stuff out before you die it will sit there like a rock in my heart.Mom, you have always said how much you love me. I believe that you do love me. You love me as someone would love their fancy car or big house. I'm ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas What to serve for Christmas eve dinner: 2 of 71
Due to my husband's job, we always lived far from family. We went "home" for Christmas once and it was a disaster. Our parents lived in two different states which are hundreds of miles apart. It was a lose-lose situation for us.After that we decided we would celebrate Christmas at our home and anyone who wanted to join us was... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Never give up on what you love: 1 of 28
What did you want to be when you were four years old? A nurse, a policeman or fireman, a doctor, a mommy, a cowboy, or an Indian Chief. How many of you became what you wanted to be when you were four?I wanted to be a mommy but I also wanted to be an actress. I took acting lessons and belonged to the Drama Club in high school.... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Getting lost: 1 of 22
I am standing on the edge of a large city. As far as the eye can see there are lights. Lights from homes and stores, offices and restaurants all filled with people. People with places to go, things to do, and friends and families to be with. My back is to the city. I am facing a dark barren land that stretches out in front o... More..
Relationships & Family > Family (Other) Relationships: My worst nightmare come true: 1 of 21
My brother was born shortly after our parents were married. They thought another child, a girl, would be along soon after. They waited and waited. Finally, their wait was over and I made my appearance. From the moment of my birth, I was spoiled, pampered, and protected. Oh so very protected. So, when my husband and I started ... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Issues (Other) Symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome: 1 of 19
The symptoms of CFS are as varied as the people who have the illness. The Center for Disease Control in Atlanta estimates there are 4 million Americans with CFS. That's higher than lung cancer, breast cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and even HIV. The economic impact is staggering.So, what are the symptoms? First and foremost is ... More..
Relationships & Family > Divorce Psychology The most frequent cause of divorce: 8 of 120
My husband and I have been married for over 39 years. When people ask how we've stayed together so long, I tell them we never got a divorce! This always gets a laugh.But, divorce is not a laughing matter. The divorce rate in the US is over 50%. That means half of all marriages end in divorce. Why is this? What is going on in ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Suggestions to the President of the United States: 3 of 43
Dear President Obama, First, congratulations on your victory. As a contributor to your campaign as well as a volunteer at the local Obama phone headquarters, I felt like it was my victory as well. Your campaign slogan was "Yes we can" or at least that's what everyone yelled at campaign rallies. It's a good slogan because th... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting Should a child visit a grandparent with Alzheimer's?: 3 of 43
My father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 1998. His grandchildren ranged in age from 19 to 27. They all loved my dad very much. It was hard for all of us to watch him slip away one bit at a time. But, the kids were old enough to understand what was happening.My granddaughter was born just months after daddy was diagnosed. S... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Is there such a thing as a functional family?: 1 of 14
When I first heard the term "dysfunctional family", I thought of people who go on shows like Jerry Springer. Dysfunctional sounds so extreme. But, as I looked around me and watched families I knew and didn't know, dysfunctional seemed to be applicable to most families. Not all families are as dysfunctional as those who go... More..