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I am 24 yrs old. Living in Florida where I was born and raised. Growing up in a small city spending most of my childhood outside, exploring and getting into mischief. I found interest in writing and poetry shortly after my grandmother got sick. It was a silent

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Empowerment: 3 of 46
"CHAINS OF LIFE"Ashes to ashes...Dust to dust..to face death, one must trust..In the unknownwhen others dare not treadAnd there embrace..the eternal bed.Let go of fearlet go of regret.If wisdom you've gained..the test was met.Find strength,to conquer new days.Let this world bring it..let come what may.This is the key to keep ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Ghosts and reincarnation: Making sense of the life/death cycle: 7 of 44
This is a loaded subject to try and make sense of. Everyone has their own thoughts of how the death/reincarnation works. What religion they follow will often decide this for them. That is why it is so difficult to define or make sense of such a topic. No one person can be told they are wrong or right and there is no way to te... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft Common misconceptions about Wicca: 3 of 15
Merry Meet! (this is a casual introduction in Wiccan culture to show how we are happy to see you)There are a few misconceptions about the Wiccan religion. The misconceptions come from other religions who are not open to other ways. As well as what people see being depicted in movies and the like. We tend, as a whole, to belie... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Loss of a grandmother: 4 of 18
It is hard to loose any loved one, but by far...a grandmother is the hardest, right under your mother.....My grandmother was always a driving force in my life. I remember spending every summer while I was young with her while my mom worked. She was just as close to my sister and I, as our own mother. She had this special way ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Is it okay to spank?: 11 of 46
I believe for a younger child it is okay to spank them. When they are that young, they don't really comprehend when you talk to them, what they did wrong. Now, keep in mind there is a difference between spanking, and abusing your child.If the child is getting out of hand or has done something wrong, make sure you are calm whe... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Is there such a thing as a true man of our dreams: 12 of 39
As I read this topic headline and articles that follow, I cannot help but smile at the thought. Women, from a young age dream of this strapping, handsome, chivalrous man that we will one day meet and will be anything and everything our hearts desire. Fairy tales are wonderful for the imagination, but don't exist in this life.... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing When life hits you hard: 58 of 139
When won't it is a better question. Life is going to hit you hard, and just when you think it can't get worse, it will. It is full of twists and turns, drama, tears, laughter, fear.It is these very things that are testing us. Whether pleasant or not, there is a rhyme and reason behind the terrible things we go through. If it ... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Do children need pets?: 23 of 49
I could not imagine my childhood without animals. I grew up with many different animals and helped my mother care for them. Horses, pigs, ferrets, iguanas, rabbits, cats and dogs. Not all at the same time of coarse. I believe it is a fundamental part of adolescence.Having a pet is beneficial to a child in many ways. Especiall... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Best breeds for guard dogs: 41 of 72
Breeds best for guard dogs vary. A lot depends on the temperament of the dog itself, not specifically the breed. Another variable is in the way you train them. Certain breeds the females are predominately more aggressive, others it is more so the males.Of coarse most people will say the obvious aggressive breeds. However, the... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Why writers write: 123 of 192
Writing has been a tool humans use for thousands of years. Every person writes for a different reason. To educate, convey their thoughts or wishes, to express feeling and emotion.It is these very things that drive each individual to write what they feel needs to be said. The written word spans lifetimes whereas the spoken, on... More..