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I am a freelance writer who loves to write. There are many sites that my work can be viewed, this being one of them. I am learning to spread my wings a bit so that I can fly a little higher with my writing career.

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Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals Worst reasons to marry: 1 of 104
Marriage is a commitment meant to last a lifetime. Most people will marry for love, at least the first time around. The second time down the aisle will add a host of other reasons to tie the knot. A second timer is more aware of what it takes to make a marriage last and what it takes to break.It might seem obvious that the fi... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Why writers write: 2 of 193
Writing is an art. It takes special talent to write effectively. You cannot be a great writer if you hate writing or are only semi-passionate about it. There is a love for the written word that every truehearted writer feels. That is why writers write.It is at a very early age that we determine whether we love to read or if w... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts Why marriage is so hard: 1 of 66
Marriage is a the biggest commitment that you will ever make in your lifetime. The bond between a husband and wife should be held sacred. The idea that we can so easily escape the bonds of marriage makes it much easier to walk away from it than to stay and work things out. Marriage is hard. You can't get around that fact. Why... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to fight high energy bills in the summer: 2 of 103
Summer is heading our way and so are the high-energy bills to keep your home cool. There is no doubt that summer is one of the best times of the year. Children are off from school and the neighborhood is coming alive again. Most people look forward to summer vacations all year long but they don't look forward to the extrem... More..
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles How negativity affects your relationship: 1 of 48
Being in a relationship requires a great deal of work. It takes both people to make it work properly. Every long term relationship will suffer, to some extent, from the everyday pressures of life. These pressures often show up in the form of negativity. Being a negative person can result in your relationship becoming "the gre... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues The truth: Do we really want to hear it?: 1 of 47
Having nothing to hide is a great thing. Being honest all of the time is a great way to achieve that goal. Most people say they want others to be honest with them. Hurting a little now is better than hurting worse later. Finding out the truth can often be devastating to a person. Do we really want to know everything in the tr... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Your job and happiness: 1 of 47
Everyone has to work in order to make a living. Not everyone likes their job and this can create a great deal of unhappiness in our lives. We spend more time with the people that we work with than we do our own families. It is possible to be happy at your job. It doesn't matter how much your dislike... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: To trust or not: 1 of 46
If you have loved, then you have also lost. That's how it works. Love is a wonderful feeling, however, it also creates pain at times. Finding yourself in the position of wondering if you can trust someone that you love is the worst pain there is.There are times that I felt I would love someone forever only to have them throw ... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice What friends are for: 1 of 44
We go through many relationships in a lifetime. Some of those relationships are with friends. These are the people that we rely on probably more than our family. We often trust a friend with things that we would never trust a family member with. This is what friends are for:LaughingFriends make us laugh. It doesn't matter wha... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Addicted to the Internet: 1 of 42
Being addicted to the internet is as easy as smiling when you are happy. Not everyone understands this addiction but those of us who do don't really understand those that aren't addicted to it. The internet for many is a hobby. Some people collect Hot Wheels, some collect Precious Moments Figurines and some collect something ... More..