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Each Day Already is a Challenge    (ASR)    # 1160028:
        Fibro fog, pain, writing sandwiched in between. Quotes. Sermon notes. Encouragement.
[Awards and Recognition]    (ASR)    # 1006528:
        Awarded items. Some of my favorites were appreciated by others too.
[What's New?]    (ASR)    # 435413:
        Newest articles, stories and poems.
[Remembering Stormcloud]    (E)    # 1313010:
        Her membership expired and she chose to move on. She will be missed. Bye Stormcloud.
[Jennifer's Story]    (18+)    # 540813:
        The story of Jennifer, a giver, a woman who loves God and the world around her.
[Faith Matters]    (ASR)    # 435296:
        Matters of faith
[To Rhyme or Not to Rhyme]    (ASR)    # 435292:
        Poems about love, hope and joy.
[Leading The Way, Writing Your Life]    (E)    # 435322:
        Misc. stories about leadership, writing, business.
[Family Matters, Childhood Memories]    (ASR)    # 435320:
        Kids today miss out on the things I experienced as a kid. Family mattered back then!
[Getting To Know Me]    (ASR)    # 435315:
        Who am I? Writer? Poet? Mother? Friend?
[Write On!]    (ASR)    # 435324:
        Misc. stories that didn't fit into any other category. Write on!
[Pets and Animals]    (ASR)    # 456747:
        All my pet and animal stories.
[Holidaze]    (ASR)    # 435308:
        Stories about holidays
[Recipes and Crafts]    (E)    # 435305:
        Fun recipes and family crafts
[Thoughts and Ponderings]    (ASR)    # 528684:
        A glimpse into my daily thoughts and ponderings.
[My Contests]    (13+)    # 674655:
        Contests I've created.
A sig, a gift    (E)    # 1660306:
        A gift sig
Divided We Stand; United We Must Become    (E)    # 1470447:
        This man can bring us together. We need to let him help heal our land.
Artists & Photographers? Read This!    (E)    # 1434710:
        Don't Let Congress Orphan Your Work. Read even if you only post family photos online!
Let Me Give You Some Gift Points    (E)    # 1340178:
        Visit this shopping mall, tell me what you think and get some gift points.
#435292:   To Rhyme or Not to Rhyme    (ASR)     [Top]
Poems about love, hope and joy.    (41 items)

Poetry Refreshes the World    (E)    # 951984:
        What do famous writers and poets say about poetry?
And The Birds Sing    (ASR)    # 452062:
        Growing up with gray, dreary and long, northern winters affected my spirits.
Autumn Won't You Stay a While?    (E)    # 504976:
        All too soon, autumn turns to winter.
Birthday Thoughts    (E)    # 1093723:
        Pondering on my birthday.
Breakfast of Champions    (E)    # 1000224:
        My words have tumbled all over the floor.
Daisy Field Love    (ASR)    # 458190:
        Love awoke from its sleep And reached out for you...
Don't Stop the Rain    (E)    # 1119880:
        Tears help wash away the hurt and pain. Rain is good too. Perhaps they're the same.
He Never Interrupts    (E)    # 1225164:
        I finally hear, when I stop to breathe.
Embrace My Heart    (ASR)    # 558136:
        I love the way his brow wrinkles when he's lost in thought.
Forever Love Is All I Want    (E)    # 972099:
        We learned that when a window closes, a door really does open.
Acts of Love    (E)    # 1215710:
        Reaching out to the world shows that you love - yourself, me, and everyone.
Heavenly Embrace    (ASR)    # 470331:
        How can we not know He cares?
He Walks Your Streets    (18+)    # 1152766:
        He's so much more than you realize.
I, The Ocean    (E)    # 873358:
        I blame my companions for my mood changes.
I've Always Known You    (ASR)    # 629942:
        I've starred in your songs. You've hidden in my dreams.
Je T'adore, Je T'aime    (E)    # 495162:
        Past loves were just rehearsals...
Less is More    (E)    # 992756:
        Anyone can follow a simple life.
Lighthearted Love    (E)    # 465548:
        The world is brighter, since I met you.
Love Eternal    (E)    # 515998:
        We are His...Forever...Together
Love Peeked Out    (ASR)    # 463765:
        Today, my heart hides no more.
Loving You, Loving Me    (E)    # 465685:
        The puzzle? It has been solved.
Night and Day    (E)    # 514997:
        As the sun disappears behind the hills, I think of you.
Poetic HodgePodge    (ASR)    # 558390:
        True love endures all things. (For Lady Stars' First Line Contest.)
Pure Hearts Intertwined    (E)    # 493236:
        Somewhere in the clouds between Phoenix and Houston, our hearts meet and rejoice.
Reasons and Seasons    (ASR)    # 625530:
        With special friends, we cry, laugh and rant; our faults are rightly exposed.
Sharing Spaces    (E)    # 1189786:
        Something silly for A Poem A Week Campfire III
His Way    (E)    # 1185354:
        Everyone gives at Christmas time. But what of next week? What of next month?
Shelly's Prayer    (E)    # 572680:
        She gives her burdens to the Lord. She also remembers her blessings.
Shuttled Home    (E)    # 625543:
        Their deaths have joined us ever more, as their mysteries and ours are unearthed.
Teach Me Lord    (ASR)    # 536277:
        Although this love is different, better, there are still some storm clouds along the way.
The ABC's of the Lord's Math    (ASR)    # 465376:
        How strangely the words flow from our brains to our pen sometimes.
This Earthly Love is Heavenly    (ASR)    # 570423:
        We're blessed to have each other, to hug once the day is done.
Timing is Everything    (ASR)    # 438134:
        Only one chance to find perfect love, one piece of time in which to cultivate that love?
Today's Child    (E)    # 873362:
        She has no idea how dangerous the world can be. Nor do her parents.
Together and Finally Whole    (E)    # 534414:
        A love so different that all the others before it seem like dress rehearsals.
Trading Places    (E)    # 506044:
        They say to walk in someone’s shoes...before you critique or judge.
We Three    (E)    # 347194:
        Hearts that have hurt, are now healed, by love, by care, by Him.
We Will    (E)    # 1004200:
        I love you, Incurable Romantic. Happy birthday!
Whisper Clouds    (E)    # 1066123:
        Did you ever have a poem you just couldn't seem to finish?
You Touched My Heart    (ASR)    # 329846:
        Is is really possible to bare one's soul and fall in love via cyberspace?
Youth Grown Old    (ASR)    # 447477:
        Once a youth innocently played, and now he’s grown too old.
#435296:   Faith Matters    (ASR)     [Top]
Matters of faith    (43 items)

A New She, A New He    (E)    # 625545:
        Sometimes God provides more than one excellent traveling companion.
A Small Child Shall Lead Them    (E)    # 566143:
        In the middle of the night, the young child was healed. Why?
All The Time    (E)    # 631614:
        I’m wondering aloud, again, "When will I ever learn?"
Am I Strange Enough?    (ASR)    # 377459:
        Many are the times I've asked God to bless my messes.
And This, Too, Shall Pass    (ASR)    # 435448:
        At my graduation ceremony, the valedictorian likened our lives to riding a roller coaster.
Church Lady Interviews Prophet Man    (ASR)    # 462715:
        How could they ask that they remove Jesus from their writings? How could they?
Confessions of an Ex Sports Fan    (E)    # 344132:
        My cheers have turned from “Go Steelers!” to “Go God!” and I’m not sorry.
Delight in His Commands    (E)    # 308882:
        Some days I wake up just having to write something for or about God - like today.
Easy Evangelism    (E)    # 1162145:
        We never know what lives might be touched by our stories posted here.
God In The Every Day Things (Shoelaces?)    (E)    # 474240:
        Oh, the life of a writer, I grinned. "Is it any wonder some think me rather odd?"
Grandma's Was a Simple Faith    (E)    # 351862:
        Grandma was so wise. Hers was a simple faith and I'm glad she passed it on to me.
His Mom Would Be Proud...Or Would She?    (ASR)    # 616042:
        Like many of us, the mockingbird embraced a song that was not his own.
How Can It Be?    (E)    # 870773:
        C.S. Lewis said Jesus was what he said he was or a madman.
I CAN Do All Things!    (ASR)    # 463777:
        Each day, I seek His will and ask that He use me in some small way.
Life Begins with Jesus    (E)    # 486556:
        Sometimes, I've made unwise decisions and then asked God's blessings on my messes.
Praise Gauge    (E)    # 582671:
        My crippled car and injured knee have held me hostage near my home.
Pray Without Ceasing    (E)    # 351864:
        As she cleaned, folded clothes, or stirred the soup, Mrs. Lescoe taught me to pray.
Prayer 101    (E)    # 1064782:
        Why should our talks with God be any different than our talks with friends?
Road Rage    (E)    # 1051727:
        Anger bubbled inside him; he glanced at the dashboard and saw the symbol that defined him.
Spring Cleaning    (ASR)    # 470304:
        As I drove away, I thought that Mrs. C should be front-page news, not black mold stories.
Tainted People    (E)    # 992789:
        Some people hide behind seasonings, especially ones they consider religious seasonings.
The Animals Knew Him    (ASR)    # 675499:
        A fictional story about the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as told by a donkey.
The Deer Hunter's Last Prayer    (ASR)    # 567342:
        The therapist asked her patient, "Would you like to go hunting with me tomorrow?"
The Love of My Life!    (E)    # 458059:
        He was my first love, and I carried His picture everywhere.
The Potter's Cup and Saucer    (ASR)    # 491462:
        The delicate and perfectly formed saucer wondered what happened to her matching cup.
The Real Survivor    (E)    # 320006:
        I've survived because God has been the center of my life, my all and my everything!
The Young Evangelist    (E)    # 456777:
        Julie was certainly a child of the King. I hope I get to meet her in Heaven.
Visions from God    (ASR)    # 325083:
        Are we free to share whatever He lays on our hearts, even if we don't understand?
We Must Be Bold    (E)    # 251691:
        People are talking more since Sept. 11. Are writers writing more? This one is.
We're Not Alone    (ASR)    # 355575:
        Even when I've received no email or phone calls, I realize that I’m not alone.
What is the Message?    (E)    # 602739:
        Sympathy says, "I'm sorry." Compassion says, "I'll help."
What Makes Love Grow...Or Die?    (E)    # 1000345:
        Who - or what - turned off the emotion switch?
Whisper Writings, Whisper Prayers    (E)    # 437146:
        Sometimes, I falter, by shouting words that should only be whispered.
Why DO I Worry?    (E)    # 537661:
        Once more I was reminded that God is in control. When will I ever learn?
Wisdom in the Crags    (ASR)    # 448237:
        At a distance, we seem lifeless. But there are stories behind our layers.
On the Road Again    (E)    # 1224649:
        Joe had witnessed a miracle designed by God, and that lead him back into the family.
Obey and Watch God at Work    (E)    # 1224571:
        Sometimes God has quite a sense of humor.
With Praise on My Lips, a New Day Dawned    (E)    # 1215870:
        Ms. Merry Sunshine knows that today will be a special day, as each one is!
God Must Be There    (E)    # 1215859:
        The young man asked her father to pray with them before they left for their first date.
What Kind of Pastor Are You?    (E)    # 1209724:
        Yes, it took five days to get there. But God was obviously along for the ride.
Tradition!    (E)    # 1181422:
        Tradition itself is not bad, but tradition for the sake of tradition may be.
The Answer Is Prayer    (E)    # 1178868:
        What is the question?
This Is Islam    (13+)    # 1165440:
        We are going to be viewed in the same light as the most aggressive of our faith.
#435305:   Recipes and Crafts    (E)     [Top]
Fun recipes and family crafts    (7 items)

Awesomely Easy Turkey Recipe    (E)    # 502710:
        With this recipe, there's no excuse for not having a turkey dinner!
Texas Cow Patties    (E)    # 304184:
        A scrumptious recipe for Texas Cow Patties!
You Need Those Cookies WHEN?    (E)    # 500958:
        It's an hour before the bus arrives, and Johnny needs cookies for school - TODAY!
Leftover Soup    (E)    # 1181417:
        Serve your Leftover Soup with a smile, knowing that nothing has gone to waste!
World's Greatest Cookies    (E)    # 1181415:
        If they are not the world's greatest cookies, they are the easiest ones to make.
Potato Chip Cookies? Of Course!    (E)    # 589815:
        Don't throw away broken potato chips at the bottom of the bag! Make cookies!
Potato Candy? You Bet!    (E)    # 589798:
        Try it. You'll love it!
#435308:   Holidaze    (ASR)     [Top]
Stories about holidays    (13 items)

Hands On Learning - The Story of Easter    (ASR)    # 1247998:
        Here's something I have used for a hands-on version of the Easter story.
Resurrection Rolls    (E)    # 1228389:
        What a great way to show that...HE IS RISEN!
Dear Me, Dearie Me, It's 2003!    (E)    # 598497:
        My entry for the Dear Me contest.
Let's Celebrate the New Year!    (ASR)    # 597769:
        Post your New Year's quotes here.
Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back    (ASR)    # 586649:
        Today, make a commitment to yourself to never settle for less than what you deserve!
My Christmas Letter    (E)    # 582642:
        Let's not forget that Jesus is the reason for the season.
Same Difference    (ASR)    # 579007:
        This week, we rejoiced that we had one more holiday to spend together.
Burned Bottoms    (E)    # 522976:
        No holiday would be complete without them!
Resolutions, No! Commitments, Yes!    (E)    # 312124:
        Jump right in and make a commitment - a New Year has arrived!
Fat Guy in a Red Suit    (13+)    # 298688:
        Are you an advertisement for a fat guy in a red suit or a baby lying in a manger?
Fat Guy in Red Suit    (ASR)    # 294615:
        Are you an advertisement for a fat guy in a red suit or for a babe lying in a manger?
Thanks Living    (E)    # 290409:
        An editor suggested these changes to my article "Giving Thanks - Not."
Giving Thanks For What You Have - Not    (E)    # 283076:
        Oh what I wanted to say to the woman as she excitedly put four turkeys in her cart!
#435315:   Getting To Know Me    (ASR)     [Top]
Who am I? Writer? Poet? Mother? Friend?    (11 items)

A Peanut Butter Life    (ASR)    # 377425:
        That's my story and I'm sticking to it! Your turn. What food is your favorite?
Defining Oneself    (ASR)    # 355542:
        Who are we really?
Stop the Car!    (13+)    # 1230873:
        I forgot to tell him about my affliction. 2nd Place Winner - Bad Trips Contest
Who, Me? Special?    (E)    # 1230356:
        Special? You bet! I’m a child of the King!
Climbing Trees & Hiding in Tall Grass    (E)    # 1216749:
        Writing at a desk doesn't inspire me as much as sitting amongst the tiniest creatures.
I'm So Thankful!    (E)    # 295725:
        Have you ever taken the time to list all things for which you are thankful?
Reaching for the Stars (Or Stairs?)    (ASR)    # 471976:
        In the eyes of many in this world, I've not achieved true success.
Waiting, Waiting 1-2-3    (ASR)    # 477289:
        How long must I wait?
We've Only Just Begun    (ASR)    # 435412:
        What song am I today? That's easy. "We've Only Just Begun."
Baa, Baa, Black Sheep    (E)    # 643305:
        I was a blue-collar daughter in a white-collar world. Maybe it helped me understand both.
I Eat Brussels Sprouts    (E)    # 631568:
        You're not really a cookie-cutter image of your peers. Are you an artist? A poet?
#435320:   Family Matters, Childhood Memories    (ASR)     [Top]
Kids today miss out on the things I experienced as a kid. Family mattered back then!    (25 items)

A Love Connection    (ASR)    # 467161:
        Sometimes we just know when someone we love is in trouble. What a love connection!
Actions Speak Louder Than Words    (ASR)    # 438167:
        Mom’s love has affected and inspired many people, especially her kids and grandkids.
A Rosebud 'Bout to Bloom    (ASR)    # 438145:
        A letter to my mom.
A Warm Smile, a Mop and a Bucket    (ASR)    # 339302:
        I was five years old before I ever saw someone with anything other than pale white skin.
Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Mo    (ASR)    # 458242:
        My own small world has changed more rapidly than I care to accept at this moment in time.
Time, Talent, Treasure    (E)    # 1215865:
        She had such a simple faith. If we followed her idea, our churches might not be suffering.
The Early Years    (E)    # 1215850:
        Being different didn't matter to me like it does to kids today.
I Remember Fritz    (ASR)    # 452397:
        I'm sorry the kids made fun of you, Fritz.
Judging Parents    (ASR)    # 516797:
        How can we really judge them, for we haven't walked in their shoes.
My Father, the Child    (ASR)    # 448249:
        I wonder how I'll react to my new dad – the one who might not remember me.
Forbidden Words    (E)    # 1188033:
        When I was growing up, “I can’t” was a phrase never allowed in our house.
Simple Treasurers, Simple Pleasures    (E)    # 1181410:
        What fun we always had being together, even at our gathering for the funeral.
Those Really Were the Days    (ASR)    # 1181353:
        I know people get tired of hearing about the 50’s and 60’s, but may be things to learn.
What They Don't Tell Us    (13+)    # 1152591:
        A human is worth less than an animal? Apparently some think so.
Smile, Beautiful!    (ASR)    # 532007:
        Why can't we look at people like God does? Why can't we see what's inside?
The Nanny Wanted Straight Hair - Part 1    (ASR)    # 366503:
        Before age 5, a stranger with pale skin was no different than one with dark skin.
The Nanny Wanted Straight Hair - Part 2    (ASR)    # 366505:
        I was afraid of everyone, no matter the color of their skin!
Toddler Time    (ASR)    # 458313:
        I guess this just proves that our own littlel blessings are best!
Two Guys I Knew In High School    (ASR)    # 512860:
        How much of my youth is real and how much is a fantasy? The memory plays tricks.
What Do You Miss?    (E)    # 325075:
        What do you miss from your childhood?
When Parents Grow Up    (E)    # 993841:
        Being God-centered and other-centered makes all the difference in the world.
I Should Have Said    (E)    # 887142:
        Once we sat and talked and shared. It's time we did again!
Anger Understood    (E)    # 776899:
        I wish others would find some grubby shoes and try them on for a while.
I Blinked and He Was Thirteen    (ASR)    # 684796:
        Derek went to bed a little boy. He awoke with a full-blown case of acne and big feet.
How Many Times?    (E)    # 600134:
        And I wonder, again, how many times I will allow my heart to be broken.
#435322:   Leading The Way, Writing Your Life    (E)     [Top]
Misc. stories about leadership, writing, business.    (16 items)

Adventures in Storyland    (E)    # 483448:
        Are you exploring all of Writing.Com? You might be surprised if you venture out.
A Roly-Poly Life    (E)    # 467173:
        Is writing something I just squeeze into my life, using time not relegated to other tasks?
Back to the Basics    (E)    # 469660:
        There are many things that lead to success in life and in business.
What Do You Mean You Can't?    (E)    # 1224081:
        Finding places to publish is not a difficult task, but it may require research and time.
I Never Said That!    (E)    # 1222602:
        I never said it. I did say... Well, I guess you'll have to read to find out.
Follow Your Dreams    (E)    # 473168:
        We owe it to the world and to ourselves to follow our dreams.
It's Everyone's Job    (E)    # 486385:
        We can make a difference in the world around us. It's our job.
It's a Small World    (E)    # 464573:
        Our words have the ability to affect and touch people all over the world.
Once Upon a Midnight Cheery    (E)    # 299564:
        Reading other's writings might help you overcome writers block and offer inspiration.
Writing...It's Personal    (E)    # 1162234:
        Each writer should find the way that is most productive and fulfilling for him/her.
Recognizing Success    (E)    # 325588:
        Treating them like they are successful could be the key to helping them become so.
The Writing Education    (E)    # 481700:
        There are lessons to be learned all around us, even from our own writing experiences.
Would You Like Fries With Those Thoughts    (E)    # 437133:
        Will we be known only for the number of burgers that were served?
Queen for a While    (E)    # 568382:
        It was fun, but I quit and never looked back.
Sharing Sunshine...It's What I Do!    (E)    # 565641:
        Ms. Merry Sunshine? I can't change who I am...nor how I rate with praise and love.
A Newspaper Article About Writing.Com    (E)    # 564785:
        Wanting to practice what I preach, I wrote this for our weekly newspaper.
#435324:   Write On!    (ASR)     [Top]
Misc. stories that didn't fit into any other category. Write on!    (41 items)

And This, Too, Shall Pass    (E)    # 452080:
        Saying a new thing? Or an old thing in a new way?
Be All You Can Be - And Then Some!    (ASR)    # 446272:
        His son knew that if God called him, God would give him strength to accomplish the task.
Cheers    (ASR)    # 446281:
        Even when things are crashing in around me, my nature is to share smiles and kind words.
Do Something!    (E)    # 486365:
        We can dream about doing things or talk about doing things. Or we can do something...
Doing My Part    (ASR)    # 470319:
        Having learned how the news is gathered, I've stopped buying the daily paper.
Dawn's Innocent Eyes    (E)    # 457061:
        You'll be surprised.
Complaining - Nicely    (E)    # 1231985:
        I had nothing to occupy the time, so I read the back of the laundry soap box.
Kindness Multiplies    (E)    # 1230361:
        She thanked me for the referrals. As I paid the bill, I said, "Kindness begets kindness."
Kindness Rules!    (E)    # 1230353:
        What have we become?
Fear of Flying    (E)    # 458256:
        I'm not really afraid of flying, but I am a bit chagrined.
Glenda Bookworm Tells The Inside Story    (E)    # 510677:
        Glenda Bookworm says, "Boy do I have some stories to tell!"
I Loved You Yesterday    (ASR)    # 355509:
        I keep humming that tune, "I loved you yesterday, but yesterday's gone..."
Life Lessons From Email Forwards    (E)    # 467283:
        I think, now, more about what I've learned and what I must still discover about life.
Pardon Me?    (ASR)    # 464990:
        Here's to a future enlarged!
Nasty Creatures    (ASR)    # 1181352:
        They did force me to keep my home clean.
Please? Oh Pah-leeeeeze!    (E)    # 1171032:
        Please? Do What? Eh? People surely do have strange ways of saying things.
One in Three? One in Four?    (13+)    # 1168658:
        We owe it to ourselves to know what resources are available in our areas.
Who Shrunk My Skivvies?    (13+)    # 1168641:
        Sizes changed and they forgot to tell us? Are we going to let them get away with this?
Abuse Lives On...and On    (13+)    # 1160337:
        Love is a much better solution.
Sing a Song of Love - I Will, Do, Did!    (E)    # 508056:
        We love you Writing.Com. Happy birthday!
The Dance of the Birds    (E)    # 486306:
        Birds of all kinds joined in the dance, and those who were not dancing rejoiced in song.
The Best Time of Your Life    (E)    # 271242:
        Past, present or future? Just when is the best time of your life?
Why DID You Start Home Schooling?    (ASR)    # 501162:
        As home schooling became more popular, many people still didn’t understand why we did it.
Why DO I Love Writing.Com?    (E)    # 487167:
        An old contest entry that still makes sense.
Why Should I?    (E)    # 507567:
        Why should I? What’s in it for me? Lots, folks. Be a pal to us all. Promote Writing.Com!
Yes You Can!    (ASR)    # 501132:
        Think you can't afford private school? Have you checked?
When All is Well    (E)    # 899289:
        That song said, 'Hey you, get offa my cloud!' Indeed, stop trying to control me!
Morning Thoughts Dressed in Rainbow Hues    (E)    # 870412:
        Mere children paint rainbows just as beautiful and as simple as the one I saw.
The Leaf Danced    (E)    # 831455:
        Autumn turned to winter right before my eyes.
Wasted Wisdom    (ASR)    # 691517:
        The wise scowl at passersby and mumble, “You shouldn’t do that.” Their wisdom is wasted.
When Do Dreams Become Stories?    (ASR)    # 691353:
        In my dreams, I recalled the deep conversations we've had.
Whose Fault Is It?    (ASR)    # 688231:
        Is poverty their choice? We seem to think so.
TV Lessons    (ASR)    # 684500:
        I’ve learned that Judge Amy doesn’t need me watching her courtroom.
So Long For Now, But Not Good-Bye    (E)    # 680096:
        I may have to disappear while I figure out how to survive. But I'll be back.
In Their Names    (E)    # 657907:
        Support our troops. Volunteer "In Their Names."
Stop, Thief!    (ASR)    # 650709:
        Bubba Cop couldn't solve my problem. He called me "little lady" and I knew.
Inside and Out    (ASR)    # 616676:
        How can we believe that one’s skin color, girth or age makes them more or less likable?
The Other Side of the Story    (E)    # 608122:
        Second Place Winnter - Diversity Celebration Contest 2003.
Mary Had a Little Duck    (E)    # 603175:
        Maybe the story should be Mary Led the Parade.
Salty Love Tears    (ASR)    # 600226:
        Marshy Graves. It still sounded spooky.
Snow Thoughts    (E)    # 594487:
        Youth and old age think different snow thoughts, and a civil war still rages on.
#435413:   What's New?    (ASR)     [Top]
Newest articles, stories and poems.    (18 items)

We Are So Gullible    (E)    # 1281893:
        Send this email. You'll get rich and your wrinkles will disappear. Hey, it worked for me!
When You Work for a Man    (E)    # 1280527:
        Offices had a saying stuck somewhere on the walls. It began, "When you work for a man..."
More Questions Than Answers    (E)    # 1260136:
        If one spouse balks about tithing, is he/she stealing the blessings from the other one?
A Nation of Characters    (13+)    # 1259518:
        We could be a nation of character if we turned back to God. That's my prayer. Yours?
Maybe We Can't All Write a Best Seller    (E)    # 1257577:
        Write what you know? Sure. But write where you know too.
It Works Both Ways    (13+)    # 1257331:
        Parents would love it if their teen pulled up a chair and said, “Hey folks, can we talk?”
How to Send E-mail Forwards    (E)    # 1248948:
        Basically - don't. But if you must, please read this first.
Cookie-Cutter People    (E)    # 1248022:
        Who decided that people should all be the same and be treated the same way?
Old Notebook Pages    (ASR)    # 1185255:
        Old notebooks hold words never seen before.
Make a Difference    (E)    # 1610854:
        One more smile might be all it takes to turn a person's world around for the good.
It's Only Okay When a Democrat Says It    (E)    # 1538189:
        Someone once said that he hoped the President failed, but it was okay. He was a Democrat.
Religious Freedom, Students Under Attack    (E)    # 1528207:
        It's time to put feet to our prayers.
We Must Still Be Bold or Where Were You?    (ASR)    # 1317537:
        It is six years since the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001. We must still be bold.
Tears of Grace    (E)    # 1306620:
        More than a pool party. More than just "getting wet for Jesus".
Puzzlemania    (E)    # 1300050:
        Are you ever so creative that nothing else gets done? Or have days when no ideas develop?
Untitled on Purpose    (E)    # 1298222:
        That is the title. Unnamed. Nondescript. On purpose.
July 4th Parade    (E)    # 1288702:
        Salem Community Church float in the 4th of July Parade 2007
Purity Amidst Temptation    (18+)    # 1272347:
        I usually share sermon notes in my blog. This topic and rating required a separate entry.
#456747:   Pets and Animals    (ASR)     [Top]
All my pet and animal stories.    (4 items)

My Rotten Dog - Spike the Wonder Dog    (E)    # 507291:
        He tried to eat the vacuum cleaner? Sure. He wanted to bite the riding lawn mower too!
Hissy Cat and Pretty Kitty    (ASR)    # 456735:
        Moms are like that, aren't they? They love us no matter how we turn out.
Daddy Guard Duck & the Rest of the Gang    (ASR)    # 456724:
        Daddy Guard Duck held his head high as he drove away in style, soon to guard his new home.
Spike The Wonder Dog    (ASR)    # 438457:
        Spike the Wonder Dog. I think of him as I sit outside each morning having coffee time.
#528684:   Thoughts and Ponderings    (ASR)     [Top]
A glimpse into my daily thoughts and ponderings.    (12 items)

Daily Inspiration    (ASR)    # 655260:
        Each day is new and wonderful. What inspired me today? Find out here.
Scrambled Thoughts and Cracked Pots    (E)    # 653609:
        The computer beckoned. What fun I had typing my scrambled thoughts.
A Writer's Lament    (E)    # 625816:
        Our reviews can either inspire another writer or crush their very souls.
Life is Like an Artist's Canvas    (E)    # 598368:
        Another entry for the Life Analogy Contest.
Life is Like A Rubber Band    (E)    # 597180:
        For Bookie's Life Analogy Contest.
November Snow Dusting    (E)    # 594465:
        The snow dusted the ground outside. It reminded me of a Christmas card.
Shattered Remains    (E)    # 586267:
        I smiled as I realized that we cannot heal our shattered lives alone.
Choose Your Words    (ASR)    # 582651:
        Many submissions used words that made us chuckle.
Color My World    (E)    # 568410:
        Grab a crayon from your Crayola box and sit with me a spell, as we color a life together!
One Small Word Makes All The Difference    (E)    # 550778:
        Traffic signal or stop light? Why are people so negative?
These Calloused Eyes    (ASR)    # 546074:
        How do we soften hardened hearts and calloused eyes?
Life Is What You Make It    (ASR)    # 545144:
        Enjoy life! This lady did.
#674655:   My Contests    (13+)     [Top]
Contests I've created.    (5 items)

Hi, My Name is Fibro...Fibromyalgia    (13+)    # 1262145:
        Fibrmyalgia/chronic fatigue contest. And the winners are...
Please Understand    (13+)    # 1262109:
        Fibromyalgia Awareness contest. Closed - but check back for another opportunity.
Create a Story/ Poem w/Titles WINNERS    (13+)    # 644415:
        Write a story or poem using 12 of your current titles, then enter it here.
I Get It!    (ASR)    # 1013989:
        Do you really understand your loved one's disability/illness? This contest is for you.
Yes, I Can Smile and Still Be in Pain!    (ASR)    # 1012792:
        Disabled? Chronic illness/chronic pain? Write a letter to friends and family.
#1006528:   Awards and Recognition    (ASR)     [Top]
Awarded items. Some of my favorites were appreciated by others too.    (17 items)

Author of the Month - December 2008    (E)    # 1510847:
        Given to me by the WDC Angel Army
Prove God, You Say?    (E)    # 668340:
        God proves Himself if we will only open our eyes and see.
Miracles Do Happen    (E)    # 1209695:
        He never did believe in miracles, even when they happened right in front of him.
Help Me Find Stories    (E)    # 1178515:
        Need stories on prayer, small groups, tithing, quiet time and the value of community.
It's a New Day    (E)    # 1028189:
        My pain and welcome to it.
I Miss My Dad    (E)    # 1004701:
        Flashlights, peanut butter and playing cards all remind me of him.
Whose Work Are You Stealing?    (E)    # 507260:
        Anonymous is such a great writer. Must be. He/she writes some wonderful e-mail forwards.
Explaining My Son    (ASR)    # 701941:
        Living with Asperger's Syndrome. Yes, it can be done. Diagnosis helps.
Tumbled Towers, Humbled Hearts    (E)    # 258724:
        Lives changed in an instant, as the tall towers tumbled.
The ABC's of Me    (E)    # 259213:
        Once upon a time, I was asked to describe myself. What resulted was the ABC's of Me.
My Favorite Neighbor    (E)    # 640812:
        He taught us we were special.
Why Write? Why Breathe?    (ASR)    # 487652:
        Why write? Because I must.
Yellow and Blue Makes Green    (ASR)    # 320043:
        Two becoming one, in mind, body, spirit. An excellent marriage, designed by our Creator.
Admirable Women    (ASR)    # 446257:
        How will I be remembered? Something for us all to ponder.
Love is a Verb    (ASR)    # 437278:
        Giving and showing love are the most important things we can do in all relationships.
A Sig Given to Me    (E)    # 1553174:
        A signature given to me by {user:sha4852}
Grow On, America    (E)    # 988256:
        We're not united as we were immediately after the tragedy that touched us all.
#1313010:   Remembering Stormcloud    (E)     [Top]
Her membership expired and she chose to move on. She will be missed. Bye Stormcloud.    (2 items)

Body Piercing    (E)    # 1313017:
        Stormcloud's signature
A Calm Voice Over by Stormcloud    (E)    # 1313007:
        3/05/06 First Place Winner in MarysTears "Inspires" Contest.

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