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Hello and welcome! Here is a little information about me and what I do.

I am working on my Bachelor's degree in Professional Writing on the Creative Track. I am a member of Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society.

I am a copy writer (I telecommute).

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Education > Early Childhood Ed Should school systems move to full-day kindergarten programs?: 1 of 40
Should school systems move to full-day kindergarten programs? No, but many are. Eventually, all will. A reason given for full-day kindergarten is to get children used to full-days before they start first grade. It seems to me that at the age of five, half-days of school should be enough. The adjustment to full days the follo... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Instincts: 2 of 60
WhisperMy heart has whispered your name,In a place where no one can hear.The sound of it quieter than air,Is lifted away by the wind.Gone as quickly as it came, Dear,Nothing left but silence there.Did you pause for an instant, Friend,When lightly touched by the feel,Of something not there, but so real?And did your heart skip ... More..
Education > Homeschooling Is homeschooling better than formal education?: 8 of 103
Is Homeschooling Better Than Formal Education? Yes, in many ways homeschooling is better than formal education. Is it flawless? No. Neither is formal education. Obviously, homeschooling is not an option for everyone, nor is it the best choice for every student. Not every parent is equipped or willing to homeschool. However, a... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Should Paris Hilton profit from media interest in her jail-time reflections?: 20 of 96
Should Paris Hilton profit from media interest in her jail-time reflections? No, Paris Hilton should not receive any financial profit from media interest in her jail-time reflections. It would be more beneficial to herself, her family and friends, her fans and the world if she personally, internally and mentally gains from he... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The decision to homeschool: 10 of 46
The decision to homeschool, this time around, was one that just seemed natural as it sort of fell into place. My adult child went to public and catholic schools. At that time, as a single working parent, the thought of homeschooling did not even occur to me as being a choice I could make. Now that I am raising my niece and I... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dreaming of you: 15 of 62
Thank God, It Was Only a Dream!I touch your face and feel nothingAs I sit on your lap facing youTwinkling green eyes smile at meDarts of sarcasm shoot from your lipsI remember now how it used to beNo, no, something here is wrongThis is not where I belongWe are one. We are not.How is your son, I forgotHe is three. No, he is no... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Dealing with grief: Loss of a spouse: 6 of 22
GRIEF IS A LONELY THING I once read these very true words. "Grief is a very lonely thing. Nobody teaches us how to do it properly. So we just have to make up the rules as we go along . . . some days are OK, some are bad, and sometimes they're just awful. But we learn to go on. I've had to redefine "normal." Normal will never ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Futility: 43 of 86
Futile Effort -Are you listening, Child? Can you hear my heart? Can you feel it?Its rhythm beats from a depth which you may never comprehend.A deep timbre, like the comfort of the unshakable swing of a pendulum,Immovable power not unlike the powerful, dangerous abyss which is my affection,Intangible danger in the untouchable,... More..
Entertainment > Movie Analysis Movie analysis: Storytelling and truth in Rashomon: 1 of 1
Kurosawa's (1950) Rashomon is a movie which shows how any individual's perception and telling of an event can differ from another's version. It also shows what lengths people will go to protect their own self image from lies and deceit to murder. By the end of the movie, it is still unclear which of four stories told is true... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry The impact of blogs on the news industry: 24 of 40
The impact of blogs and what is right in the news industry is evident in the amount of citizen journalism there is. Blog writing has become the newest source of news and information. Reliability of that information is what is questionable. Anyone can be a blog writer. Citizen journalists and qualified news correspondents hav... More..