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I am a published writer for Chicken Soup for the Soul, and love to write short stories, editorial pieces, poems, songs, and I am currently working on publishing my first romance novel. You can learn more about me at my website under my links to the right.

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memorable mommy moments: My first pregnancy: 2 of 134

From the first moment I laid eyes on him, with his long wispy midnight hair sticking three inches above his cone-shaped head. His tiny body, sinewy fingers wrapped around mine holding on for dear life. His stone colored eyes-not quite blue-not quite gray, reminding me of a wolf staring back at me with enthusiastic curiosity....
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Taking "mommy time" without feeling guilty: 2 of 58

Wanted: Loving and caring woman to care for and actually enjoy loud screaming child who puts toast in the VCR, crayons marks on the walls, will spill grape juice on the suede sofa and keep you up all hours of the night for reasons you will spend hours trying to define, only to discover he or she just wanted a snuggle. The jo...
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Arguments against euthanasia: 2 of 49

It's our right to live, and therefore should be our right to die. End of story. Right? Well apparently wrong, especially if you are arguing biblically, ethically or morally. But who is right in the choice of euthanasia? I realize there are many opinions concerning euthanasia, and whether or not we should allow depressed peop...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: What inspires me: 5 of 102

Soft skin. Pampered and unbroken; gentle. Ten fingers, ten toes. Eyes of wonder. They glance up at every shape, size and transition. Wisps of hair that smell like talc and fresh berries, I inhale. Every step taken, a new adventure. Every word listened to, a teaching tool. Every ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Tips to help mothers stay organized: 3 of 37

Organized? Mothers? Okay there is a joke in there somewhere, right? Wrong, it can be done and with a few tips and some much needed confidence in yourself to be an organized mother for your family. You will be well on your way to coping with the frustrations and stress that can overload even the stay home mom. I have a child ...
Entertainment > Movie Genres Best horror movies of 2007: 1 of 12

Ask any horror aficionado what the best horror movies were for 2007 and you will find lists of both the best and worst. It was a difficult year for horror fans with many taking a back burner to the box office hits, and some movies did not get the credit they deserve. I've compiled a list of my favorites, in no real order and...
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Marriage should be a sacred institution between only a woman and a man: 16 of 188

Mm mm - let's look at the definition of marriage: [the social institution under which a man and woman establish their decision to live as husband and wife by legal commitments, religious ceremonies, etc.] I beg to argue however, using another dictionary definition for the same word as it pertains to me personally that marria...
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction The problems faced by families with disabled children: 1 of 10

They are the walking wounded. The carrier of hardships on their tiny shoulders. But what of those who take care of these little angels; the problems they face in dealing with a child who has disabilities? A family of such a child knows grief, sadness, fear, worry and more love than most families. They know that each mileston...
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Your most meaningful family traditions: 21 of 178

Christmas time is one of the most magical times of year for my family, especially my children. Being with the ones we love isn't always easy when many of them live in different parts of the country. That's why I started the tradition of the family ornament. Each year we look forward to taking the little ceramic ornaments out...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: For you: 13 of 106

For you is the reason I breathe. For you is the reason I believe in everything good. Every time I think or feel alone. I look at you and in my heart I trust and I know. That no matter what happens in life. I'll be there right by your side. No matter what we go through. I'll fight through all far and wide. This is true. It's ...