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Est. March 8, 2005
I've been writing seriously for the past thirteen years although I wrote in my younger days, when I liked to write spoofs and satires, and even dabbled in some poetry.I've been published in Chicken Soup books and several series from Guideposts. Please visit my brand new website at:http://mysite.verizon.net/vzewjjer/Many of my stories involve my family, and the events since my spinal cord surgeries 24 years ago.Don't forget to visit my new Rising Star Dutch Hill Girl

Angel on the Line  [E]   7.0 KB
A true albeit incredible story of an angel's help in a time of need.

Angel on the Cape  [E]   6.2 KB
Sometimes, an angel's work is never done...

That's What Sons Are For  [E]   4.7 KB
The link between my son, a song and me remains strong all these years later.

Jeffrey's Gift  [E]   5.0 KB
With Christmas as the backdrop, Jeffrey teaches his Mom about what is important in Life

The Final Goodbye  [E]   6.2 KB
Dad came home one last time..

On the Way to Grandmother's House  [E]   5.5 KB
Lessons learned from those around the Thanksgiving table..and from those no longer there.

Condo-lences:  [E]   4.9 KB
Letting go is the hardest part of parenting. Sweet memories help...a little.

Meet Mr. Blizzard  [E]   10.2 KB
A spoof about my husband's winter travel in the form of a children's TV show.

Of Rabbits, Racing and Motherhood  [13+]   5.1 KB
Jeffrey's encounter with a runaway rabbit leads me to reminisce.

"Paid In Full"  [E]   4.2 KB
Memories and breakfast combine to let Jeff know he doesn't owe us...

A Valentine's Day with Lots of Heart  [ASR]   6.1 KB
Valentine's Day is more than a card and a box of candy...

Lessons of the Heart (Pendant)  [E]   5.5 KB
Losing a pendant, gaining some insight..

Turning Point  [E]   2.6 KB
Friendship is a turning point in Jeffrey's young life.

Cats!   [E]   10 Items
My cats entertain me; I hope they entertain you, too!

Promises Made, Promises Kept!  [E]   4.5 KB
Walter became my caregiver following my spinal cord injury. Here is my tribute to him.

Jeffrey's Roomful of Memories  [E]   3.5 KB
Jeffrey's room is empty now. It holds many memories. Is it really empty after all?

A Grandma's Heart  [E]   2.2 KB
Thoughts and emotions mix as I hold my granddaughter for the very first time.

Casper  [E]   5.0 KB
Casper in January '07

"Daddy's Little Girl"  [E]   4.1 KB
Leading and teaching by example, Dad taught me to dance and how to live life.

'Sole' Mates  [E]   3.6 KB
Running long distances is good for the soul and the sole.

Jeffrey's Picture  [E]   16.0 KB
Jeffrey, age 4, Christmas 1985.

My Resolution Revolution  [E]   5.1 KB
Fighting the battle of weight gain and loss begins with a declaration of independence.

The Big Picture  [E]   8.6 KB
"Why me?" had plagued me for the longest time, but I finally got my answer.

Miracles All Around Me  [E]   7 Entries
Reflecting on events in my life since my spinal cord injury more than twenty years ago.

Home for Christmas  [E]   5.6 KB
Christmas 1986 was a celebration like no other.

Jenny With the Soulful Eyes  [E]   6.4 KB
Rewritten, this is how Jenny, our new puppy, set about to win Dad over.

"One-Track" Mind  [E]   7.2 KB
Sometimes a day at the races is more than just a day at the races...

Feathering the Empty Nest  [E]   3.3 KB
Is an empty nest REALLY an empty nest? Not when there are memories..

Fishing for a Compliment  [E]   2.6 KB
Sometimes fishing for a compliment means you get hooked on your own bait..

Jimmy  [E]   2.8 KB
A special memory of my brother who died from leukemia when he was twelve years old.

Steeped in Memories  [E]   4.3 KB
Jeffrey gave me a Mother's Day basket and so much more....

Two Flew Over the Empty Nest  [E]   5.0 KB
Dropping Jeff off at college was traumatic--not for him but for us!

More Than a Thousand Words  [E]   6.9 KB
Miraculously found, long-lost pictures help me focus on the future again.

Someone Watching Over Us  [E]   9.3 KB
How else to explain the miracles that saved Dad's life?

Sig by Sultry Enchantress  [E]   41.0 KB
A cat and heart sig by Sultry Enchantress.

Helping Hands  [E]   5.4 KB
Little hands can do many things: capturing hearts, bringing joy and comfort to others

Sig by Angel2Blue  [E]   16.0 KB
One of my sigs; this one by Angel2Blue

Anecdote Antidotes   [E]   6 Items
Feeling like you need a little laugh? Here are some anecdote antidotes to the blues

Oddities and Endities   [E]   5 Items
A place for all the items that don't fit in with my other folders..

Cape May Caper   [E]   2 Items
Individual chapters to my first novella, a work in progress.

Christmas Stories   [E]   2 Items
I LOVE Christmas. Here are my stories.

Contest Entries   [E]   15 Items
My Contest Entries

Favorite Writing.com Authors   [13+]   2 Items
MayLee is a terrific writer. I encourage you to stop by and read her stoires. Terrific!

"I Am Here"  [E]   6.3 KB
A short message that made a big impact on me.Was it Divinely sent?

A Life Well Lived  [E]   4.8 KB
A barber lives his life well, despite disappointments and grief along the way.

Cat-Mouse Trilogy   [E]   3 Items
A trilogy borne out of a meeting between my cat and a field mouse one morning.