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As a child, I daydreamed - I spent a lot of time at it. It's time to get my thoughts, ideas, and dreams down on paper.

Since I have started writing on a committed basis, I realize how essential writing is; it is my way of appreciating and celebrating my unique

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Childhood memories: 36 of 308
SIGNS OF SPRING I sat on the edge of my bed and pulled on my new pair of knee socks, carefully folding down the top ridge of the stockings to just under each knee. Patches of snow still rudely remained outside, making it much to early for bare feet, which is my sign for summer. For me, wearing knee socks was the first real s... More..
Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management Should US workers be guaranteed more vacation time?: 3 of 23
I lost my job. I'm looking for another job. Today I interviewed for a great job that I would love. I started signing papers and before I knew it, I heard, "By the way, what are your salary expectations?" Still no problem. I gave my salary expectations, which was the salary I had when I left my last job. I said that more than... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Bullies: 4 of 29
GROWING TALL: I'd done a lot of thinking about my class trip to Quebec City - mostly about how to get out of going. I'd heard that Andy was going and he was a pain-in-the-neck at the best of times. I can only imagine what he'd be like on a school trip. Ms. Rudder is a good teacher, but she is so enthusiastic about what she t... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Love: 28 of 152
His tall frame folded down into the GO train seat and with a weary sigh he impressed those who noticed how glad he was to be going home. His routine approach to finding a seat, sitting his bag on the floor by his feet and settling in for the ride suggested that this was his regular route to work and back each day. He reached... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Childhood: 25 of 72
GOING DOWN HAINE "Going down Haine" was a short excursion that our family took every summer. The prospect each year was spoken in terms of "it just had to be done". Things had to be checked out down there. Who went with us was very important; it could make or break the trip. Climbing down Haine's rocky hill in our car and ma... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Poems for children: 82 of 229
Bees in a Tree Up in a tree, there lives a bee And many more than you can see Up in a tree, there is a hive You will find the bees alive Be careful, there! They are aware That you stare From way down there Up in a tree the bees make honey How hard they work is not funny Up in the tree, Dad will climb Go very slow; take your ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should a woman have the right to choose abortion?: 266 of 428
"Yes" or "No" is the only answer. Or is it? How can such a complex issue be answered by a black or white answer? Is there really only two responses to this "question", or rather "dilemma" for so many? To my point - I really do believe that a woman has the "right to choose", but some things do trouble me in the "Pro Choice" a... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Bible stories for children: 12 of 16
A BABY NAMED LAUGHTER - A missionary story from Senegal, West Africa "Foday! Only monkeys munch peanuts so quickly. Slow down or you will choke," his dad yelled to him. The new peanuts were so fresh and were Foday's favorite snack. Maamu giggled at the thought of her brother looking like a monkey. Foday laughed too. "Tonight... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Is blood donation the kind of cause that can be interesting to people aged 15-30 years old?: 5 of 6
Blood Donations Yes, blood donation is the kind of cause that can interest the younger generations. Thinking on the topic at hand brought to mind a goal of my youngest son, Matthew. He is 23 years old and is counting down to the time when he can donate his O negative blood to those who need it. Having lived overseas as a chi... More..
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Aging parents, "never-never land" children and how to handle "The Squeeze" at 50: 34 of 40
The Hub The sky between the office towers is blue and the day seems promising even with a slight autumn chill in the air. I'm on my way to work and am taking a few minutes to just breathe, before I call Mom and Dad. New "calling times" to my aging parents have become essential. My hubby being highly sensitive to loud noises ... More..