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Melissa is a self taught poet and writer. Having no formal schooling in either, she continues to educate herself in both areas of interest. Having graduated in the top 25% of her high school class she decided to enjoy discovering the joys of traveling and

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Sisterly discovery: 2 of 11
My sister Becky Five years separated my sister and I in age. Not so many years, but the vast difference was as apparent as night is to day. I took after my father's side of the family. I was blonde headed and blue-eyed. Becky took after mom's side of the family. She was brown headed and brown-eyed. We both had the temperamen... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Facebook: 2 of 11
So I bought into it. Now what? Like many others before I rushed over to Facebook to see what all the hoopla was about. Hurriedly filling in all my information, omitting the bits and pieces I didn't want the world to know about me. You know the stuff like sex (who cares if I have sex) age (I so wanted to lie here, what mature... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Growing up: 18 of 98
We lived on a ranch for the first ten years of my life. It was a life which allowed for many hours of carefree childhood adventures, yet that came with the knowledge that you also had responsibilities from an early age. I was expected to help with dishes, the garden and help with caring for my younger brother and sister. Bei... More..
Health & Fitness > Homeopathy Sure fire ways to get rid of indigestion: 3 of 16
Indigestion, we all experience at one time or another. At times the discomfort can be annoying and embarrassing. Indigestion is a nasty reaction causing gas, abdominal pain (sometimes severe), rumblings, bloating of the stomach, belching, nausea, vomiting, and acid bile. What can be done to lessen the effects of indigestion ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Acrostic poems: 18 of 95
Joshua Just a little boy Oh so small at birth Seldom were you grumpy, my Happy little man. Your smiles Ushered in sunshine, And all the rainbows too. More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Stars of a hit movie, Chihuahuas are living large: 4 of 21
Six pounds, deer legged, fawn colored, and as fierce as a lion. His temperament fluctuates between loyalty and protector. He struts his stuff up and down the fence line as if he were a German Shepard. Meet Simba, he's a Chihuahua. Chihuahuas are primarily known as a Mexican breed of dog. They've been used in commercials, to ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Our children: 8 of 40
Growing Children Tender seeds in sowers hand, cultivates in fertile land. Yielding fruit of greatest gain, when sowers love upon seed rains. When weeds would choke the fragile seeds, sowers hands pull the weeds. Ensuring their productive growth, soon blooms the seeds the sower sowed. More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News What are your top celebrity comeback predictions for 2009?: 4 of 20
Celebrities, what would we do without them? We watch them on television, we follow them through the pages of entertainment magazines, we buy their products and voice our opinions about their life, actions and bloopers. So what will 2009 be like for many of those dazzling stars...time will tell. This year could hold a lot for... More..
Health & Fitness > First Aid First aid for severe allergic reactions: 2 of 10
If you or a family member suffers from allergies, then being informed about your allergies is the first step in knowing how to administer first aid for allergic reactions. Usually most attacks are mild and can be controlled by prescription medications such as Zrytec or Singular, or over the counter medications like Benadryll... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Stuffed animals: 2 of 10
Teddy Sherman Chocolate brown with a red bow sitting on the shelf. Your torn and worn body reflects a road map of how much you were loved. Under the covers held so tight. Secrets whispered in your ears. Always attentive to childish fears. Comfort in your soulful eyes. Cobwebs now lace your stance. Memories retained only in y... More..