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My name is Natasha (Kohlhoff) Polak, and I have been writing ever since I was a child and loved books. I suppose it was my destiny to become a writer-what with having an unusual maiden name, and now a married name. To me, writing is what makes the world go

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Self-awareness: 28 of 235
I have two hands to stretch out wide. I'll go where my feet take me; I won't cower or hide. Look at my face, my eyes are shining and bright. I wear adornments and my hair is in place. Each breath I take is quiet, unless I force it out with a hiss. and the pulsing of my heart I can feel in my fist. I'm alive! I am wh... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Jobs How to be a parent and a writer: 4 of 31
Being a parent and a writer can be a balancing act, especially when trying to favor one over the other.Having been a writer for several years before becoming a mother, I have to say that I found it easy to write sans children, because I tend to be a free spirit and go with whatever and whenever the inspiration hits. So once I... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My spiritual journey and my relationship: 7 of 52
My spiritual journey is separate from my relationship with my husband, because I have known God intimately for most of my life so far, while he has yet to get past just knowing God exists. Skeptics would say he's just using the stall tactic, that he'll never become a believer. But I know just as surely as the Lord brought us ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: School: 8 of 59
Eighth Grade Party"Janice, this is awesome!" Cindy Sommers exclaimed to her best friend, Janice Dunst."I know, I know. It's a wonder the teachers agreed to have a huge bash at River Glenn Park for the entire eighth grade!" Janice replied, adjusting her White Sox hat so that it fit snugly over her head."Shh!" Fay Winters shout... More..
Arts & Humanities > Buying & Selling Art Making a living as a visual artist in the US: 3 of 22
Stained glass artists fall into the category of craft artisans. They hand-makeunique products made from stained glass and sell them in places such as museums, arts and crafts shows, gift shops, online stores, or their own studios. Several stained glass artists today advertise online and gain a wider-base of customers outside ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations Should Christian churches allow gays to be ordained as priests?: 18 of 129
Christianity and homosexuality do not go together. It's hypocrisy for a gay to be an active member in the church, let alone be ordained as a pastor. After all, wouldn't that be in direct conflict with God's laws? How can someone preach about them and do the opposite? Now in churches where gays are allowed, I would like to kno... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Depression: 10 of 71
Leave me alone! I don't feel like doing anything. I can't stop crying. I can't stop being angry. Those are the thoughts of a depressed person. I have known depressed people, and have been there myself. You get where you don't want to be around anyone, not even those closest to you. Your world is controlled by an unknown force... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Why you should teach your children to sew: 3 of 21
Children SHOULD learn how to sew (at home AND school) for the sake of being handy, appreciating handiwork, and being able to apply a practical life skill. I took sewing class in Home Economics in 8th grade becaue it was mandatory. Now I hear that school no longer offers the program as part of the cirriculum! What a shame.My m... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Are aging rock superstars like Paul McCartney and the Rolling Stones timeless or too old to perform on stage anymore?: 22 of 151
As a Gen Xer who has grown up immersed in the music of many groups from the 60s, particularly the Beatles, I can say with utmost certainty that without the music from Paul McCartney or the Rolling Stones, music as we know it today would not exist. I have long adored Paul McCartney, despite the fact that he is old enough to be... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Secrets: 21 of 136
Whispered thoughts trapped inside,Locked within a troubled mind.Lurking, prodding, taunting me-Why can't they just let me be?I don't want to share what I know,And if you ask me, I'll just say no.But yet my words are at the tip of my tongue-I don't know how much longer I can play dumb.Secrets! Why the secrets that I hide?I gue... More..