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    My main portfolio contains 13 items.
Folder links are in Red   *   Other Item links are in Blue

Hey life? Are you kidding me?    (18+)    # 1578384:
        just my ramblings
[Short Stories]    (13+)    # 1449238:
        Short stories
[Poetry]    (18+)    # 1449226:
        My poetry attempts - all types of genres
[Comedy]    (13+)    # 1449234:
        Maybe this will make you smile
[My Cartoon Life - For 14/7/1 Contest]    (18+)    # 1642184:
        A short comedic (I hope) story
[As Is, No Returns]    (18+)    # 1582065:
        A truth-based story of adoption that doesn't always end "happily ever after".
[Leger's 15/15 contest entries]    (18+)    # 1520991:
        Flash fiction and poetry. My entries for Leger's 15/15 contest
[Leger's 15/15 - Short Works]    (E)    # 1681490:
        Created for Leger's 15/15 contest - consists of poetry and shorts
[Other things]    (13+)    # 1449239:
        contest, articles, assignments
[My Dad's Writings]    (ASR)    # 1477122:
        My dad's wonderful writings.
[Images]    (E)    # 1454281:
        My pictures
A Ralls Who Rules    (E)    # 1525799:
        Happy birthday Audra!
Trying to add a pic to my blog    (------)    # 1795475:
        Let's cross our fingers.
#1449226:   Poetry    (18+)     [Top]
My poetry attempts - all types of genres    (7 items)

[Darker Poems]    (13+)    # 1481920:
        Folder for my darker side - halloween poems, just freaky poems, etc.
[Personal Poems]    (13+)    # 1645697:
        Poems that have been written from personal experience - family, friends, teaching, etc.
[Feel Good Poems]    (ASR)    # 1485789:
        Memories, smiles, stories in poetry form
[Umm, I guess maybe Social Issues]    (13+)    # 1485788:
        This contains everything from internet use to politics to changing of times
[An attempt at humor]    (E)    # 1485786:
        A couple of thoughts that might make you smile.
[Love & Romance]    (13+)    # 1485781:
        Poetry about love, romance, & the "what ifs" of life. Not all sunshine and roses, though.
[Religious]    (E)    # 1485791:
        A reflection of our walk with Christ
#1449234:   Comedy    (13+)     [Top]
Maybe this will make you smile    (13 items)

Technologically Challenged    (13+)    # 1785810:
        After a talk with my dad, I realized I could never be a computer support person.
Irrational Rationality    (E)    # 1785509:
        At the even the most irrational times, our reactions can see rational.
Cute Guy Tim    (18+)    # 1766630:
        Never, ever, ever allow yourself to think that things can't get any worse.
Things I've Learned about Dating . . .    (18+)    # 1740125:
        People said dating would be different after divorce. They were right.
Living Dangerously    (E)    # 1455684:
        A morning in the life of a glass of milk
Sheila, the Uncurious Cat    (E)    # 1451161:
        Children's frustration with a non-curious cat.
The Day I Made My Mother Speechless    (18+)    # 1447951:
        Maybe it was slightly wrong, but I won this time.
Our Family Secret    (E)    # 1446499:
        A mother finally has the nerve to reveal the family's secret.
Think Before You Speak    (13+)    # 1445687:
        An illustration of why it is important to take that thought one step further.
From the Mouths of Babes    (13+)    # 1444538:
        A rare moment when my mother is speechless.
The Worst Day Ever!    (13+)    # 1443056:
        A series of people's worst days ever makes a psychologist have her worst day ever.
Who Would Have Thought?    (E)    # 1439497:
        Online dating is never what you expect
Guardian Angel w/ a Sick Sense of Humor    (13+)    # 1435751:
        A brief glimpse of a humorous example of my life
#1449238:   Short Stories    (13+)     [Top]
Short stories    (28 items)

The Assignment Battle    (E)    # 1786125:
        The battle of wits between a student and a teacher.
Calmness Interrupted    (E)    # 1750129:
        An unexpected birthday surprise
Expect the Unexpected    (E)    # 1749925:
        Alli's science experiment doesn't turn out quite like she planned.
The Tree    (E)    # 1684944:
        Sometimes there is just that special place that no one else understands.
Moonlight Passage    (18+)    # 1647955:
        Love, among other things, can be a rite of passage
Snow Snakes and More    (E)    # 1641551:
        Written for daily flash fiction
My Dearest Son    (E)    # 1616386:
        A mother's reply to her son's letter who is fighting overseas.
A Flood of Memories    (E)    # 1584279:
        The Fourth of July always seems to make for interesting memories.
Good Conversation    (13+)    # 1581798:
        Sometimes good conversation can change the worst of days.
Master Charles Henry Davis    (E)    # 1577841:
        Having a student with Asperger Syndrome is sometimes you can't prepare for.
Mitten Mayhem    (E)    # 1520729:
        Do you remember when mittens weren't cool?
Jaycee's Imagination    (E)    # 1520319:
        A day in the snow with Jaycee and her imaginary friend.
The Letter    (18+)    # 1519025:
        A soldier's letter home.
It Was Decided    (E)    # 1490596:
        Being treated unfairly sparks ideas in a too-smart-for-her-own good eight-year-old's mind.
Nita from Nowhere    (18+)    # 1471085:
        A secret revealed brings a world crashing down on one young lady.
The Last Ten Seconds    (13+)    # 1471053:
        A story written by my 11 year old son.
Growing Up    (E)    # 1464917:
        A fishing trip with siblings doesn't go as planned.
The Sandbox of Eden    (E)    # 1464546:
        A boy and his grandfather find a birthday gift is so much more than it seems.
A Mother's Greatest Power    (E)    # 1459871:
        A mother receives a super power.
In Search of Inspiration    (13+)    # 1459504:
        A writer is conflicted over whether prompts suppress creativity.
The Taking of Land    (18+)    # 1457651:
        A true story of a tornado.
Buried Alive    (18+)    # 1451938:
        A loner's passion becomes evident to a community.
The Klingman Gang: One Simple Rule    (ASR)    # 1449661:
        Nothing beats the memories of cousins, a Model A, and a great imagination
The Story of "Is"    (E)    # 1446096:
        A teacher's insane attempt to get her students to see what part of speech is is.
The Mirror Does Lie    (13+)    # 1442678:
        Is what you see in the mirror what other people see?
I Will Always Be Loved    (E)    # 1441858:
        A Valentine's Day brings the realization that love will always be with me.
My Welcome Home    (E)    # 1435834:
        Sometimes your homecoming is not always what you imagine
Majesty    (ASR)    # 1435435:
        In this story of frustration and struggle nature can be a savior or the greatest enemy .
#1449239:   Other things    (13+)     [Top]
contest, articles, assignments    (5 items)

Pond Panic    (E)    # 1458633:
        Childhood memory
My Bathtub    (13+)    # 1447923:
        My realization of the importance of water.
Why I Write    (E)    # 1444421:
        Just a look into my world - why ralls writes
On Schooling African-American children    (E)    # 1441145:
        African American males have specialized classrooms? Are there benefits and detriments?
Realism in Relationships    (E)    # 1435472:
        My views against the 50/50 relationship theory.
#1454281:   Images    (E)     [Top]
My pictures    (12 items)

For my blog    (E)    # 1795477:
        trying to get a pic for my blog
Sig for creepy poem    (18+)    # 1587220:
        Sig for creepy poem
Pa and his Posse    (E)    # 1584282:
        My dad, my son, and my nephews
Looking Back Sig    (E)    # 1582380:
        sig for story - ty leger
friendship    (E)    # 1561146:
        friendship
Dancer    (E)    # 1540206:
        sig for a poem
Talent Pond's gift    (E)    # 1530270:
        This is Talent Pond's wonderful gift to me that I cherish!
Review Sig for Me    (E)    # 1521141:
        My new review sig
Sheila, the Uncurious Cat    (E)    # 1505285:
        Sig for one of my stories
Sig for Klingman Gang    (E)    # 1495329:
        Sig created by bits and pieces
Devilish    (13+)    # 1485831:
        devilish sig
My new sig which i love!    (E)    # 1474207:
        my newest sig
#1477122:   My Dad's Writings    (ASR)     [Top]
My dad's wonderful writings.    (8 items)

My Friend    (E)    # 1834857:
        A lesson learned
Modern Love Poem    (E)    # 1589635:
        A poem for my wonderful wife, Betty
My First Memory - 1945    (E)    # 1561481:
        My father's first memory. It greatly effected the man that he came to be.
Let 'er Rip    (E)    # 1541154:
        Some life lessons stay with us forever.
Forgiven?    (18+)    # 1477164:
        One event can change your outlook.
Historic Hometown    (E)    # 1477131:
        A look at the changes of towns.
The Pond    (ASR)    # 1477124:
        A reflection of inspiration.
The Old Man, The Man, The Boy, & a Tree    (E)    # 1437355:
        A boy learns more than just the importance of hard work
#1481920:   Darker Poems    (13+)     [Top]
Folder for my darker side - halloween poems, just freaky poems, etc.    (21 items)

My Name is Lust    (18+)    # 1800821:
        Will you answer when lust comes to visit?
Haunted by Creation    (18+)    # 1794638:
        A dark piece about what may happen when we embrace the dark place in our mind.
Good vs. Evil    (18+)    # 1766686:
        Who wins this time?
Inferno    (13+)    # 1681846:
        Evil rages rampant.
Cavity    (13+)    # 1681842:
        A comparison of the mind to a cave
Unseen Dangers    (E)    # 1628446:
        Sometimes we get caught up in the beauty and miss the dangerous aspect
Reflection Gone    (18+)    # 1616421:
        When life is overwhelming and the world is blurred
No Escape    (18+)    # 1583521:
        When trapped and desperate how long will you fight?
Smooth As Glass    (13+)    # 1582975:
        A rhyming acrostic -- I gave it a try
A Shallow Soul    (ASR)    # 1534431:
        Life isn't always what we dream it to be.
Time is Brief    (18+)    # 1519840:
        A poem about insanity winning.
Spiraling    (13+)    # 1516025:
        When you are looking despair in the face, you write.
Sweet Terror, Play Me Well    (18+)    # 1486984:
        reactions when faced with certain undesirable fate
Hunting Spirits    (18+)    # 1486142:
        What can happen when you seek out haunted adventures?
Voodoo Madness    (18+)    # 1481911:
        What happens when you cross one with power too many times.
Stalking my Destiny    (13+)    # 1481405:
        Unreturned love leads to desperate measures.
Night Terrors    (13+)    # 1481243:
        When dreams overtake you body and mind.
Knock, Knock    (13+)    # 1480319:
        You can only hide in a closet so long.
Entree of Soul    (13+)    # 1479944:
        Ghouls look into the night.
Devils Dance in the Moonlight    (18+)    # 1462115:
        Devils celebrate a night of triumph.
The Rape of My Mind    (18+)    # 1447980:
        When rape goes beyond desire of the flesh.
#1485781:   Love & Romance    (13+)     [Top]
Poetry about love, romance, & the "what ifs" of life. Not all sunshine and roses, though.    (10 items)

Seasons of Love    (E)    # 1744598:
        A true love envelopes all the senses.
Eyes Opened    (E)    # 1742527:
        love unexpected
Serene Beauty    (E)    # 1634828:
        A poem written from inspiration from a piece of art
Surrender    (13+)    # 1601400:
        I think it will mean different things to different people. Perhaps, anyway.
A Lifetime in my Mind    (ASR)    # 1574415:
        The sea offers different things to different souls.
Lingering Shadow    (E)    # 1524892:
        Sometimes while searching for ourselves we lose the best part.
The Gift    (E)    # 1514788:
        A personal-ku -- a new form of poetry I thought I'd try
Fear of Decision    (ASR)    # 1482203:
        When what you want conflicts with what you have, what wins out? Or, does everyone lose?
Extinguished Spark    (13+)    # 1476378:
        A night of mistakes leaves a heart changed.
What if . . . .    (E)    # 1435444:
        Simply the thoughts and dreams of potential love
#1485786:   An attempt at humor    (E)     [Top]
A couple of thoughts that might make you smile.    (3 items)

What the Heck?    (E)    # 1549888:
        I'm just going to say, "Hmmmmm."
Santa Claus Get Outta My Town    (13+)    # 1504226:
        A Scrooge point of view of the song "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town'".
Musical Monster    (E)    # 1480622:
        My first attempt at acrostic.
#1485788:   Umm, I guess maybe Social Issues    (13+)     [Top]
This contains everything from internet use to politics to changing of times    (13 items)

Waiting    (E)    # 1678948:
        Don't forget what is in front of you, while you are busy looking toward the future.
One Night    (ASR)    # 1538570:
        The effect of teenage bullying.
I Welcomed My Rapist In    (18+)    # 1536118:
        A look at date rape
Step On a Few Toes    (ASR)    # 1532959:
        Sometimes being politically correct isn't for the best.
Now and Then    (E)    # 1480645:
        A comparison of present times to "back in the day."
Enough is Enough    (13+)    # 1476862:
        A look at Obama and the presidential campaign.
Not the First    (E)    # 1473882:
        A look at Sarah Palin
He Lies to Himself    (18+)    # 1471359:
        A poem that deals with the difficult issues the internet can present.
Silence in the Halls    (18+)    # 1469121:
        A poem about school violence
Inevitable    (E)    # 1467825:
        A thought on destiny
"Hear Me, Oh God"    (18+)    # 1465483:
        The kidnapping of a child brings many people to prayer.
The Voices Won    (18+)    # 1449041:
        A true story about a schizophrenic break
Walking on Eggshells    (13+)    # 1448083:
        A child's imagination provides an escape from real life problems.
#1485789:   Feel Good Poems    (ASR)     [Top]
Memories, smiles, stories in poetry form    (25 items)

That Time of Year Again    (E)    # 1807581:
        Birthdays . . . We all have them.
Summer, Summer    (E)    # 1800826:
        Though I hate the heat, I love the summer!
Lucy and Larry    (E)    # 1681847:
        A children's poem about two lovable birds.
Frozen Eden    (E)    # 1637684:
        A frozen getaway
Contrast of Beauty    (E)    # 1637237:
        Wonders of winter
American Marines    (E)    # 1629827:
        A tribute to our American Soldiers
Sensory Overload    (E)    # 1584577:
        A day at the State Fair
Edible Indulgence    (E)    # 1583438:
        Candied and caramel apples bring memories to my mind.
Sweet as Candy    (E)    # 1582635:
        A poem in rondelet form.
Ride of your Life    (E)    # 1580619:
        Experience what life has to offer.
Imagination Refreshed    (E)    # 1579997:
        A boy and girl contemplate what their time in the pool will bring.
July    (E)    # 1572581:
        You never know what summer days will bring.
Shhhhh!    (E)    # 1550338:
        Birds, birds, birds
Another Time    (E)    # 1549742:
        Some things we lose as we mature.
Icicles and Berries    (E)    # 1525984:
        Look around for winter's gifts.
Seasonal Friends    (E)    # 1525643:
        Winter is long to many.
Melt the Barrier    (ASR)    # 1524496:
        Sometimes it takes a little help to break down the barriers we carry.
Tear Tracks In the Snow    (E)    # 1523498:
        A snow day at the farm.
Smilin' Joe    (E)    # 1520996:
        Sometimes life is just that good.
The Walk    (E)    # 1518951:
        Sometimes taking a little time out can give a new perspective.
My Heart Belongs    (E)    # 1517805:
        Life brings different types of love.
Wonderings of Winter    (E)    # 1517431:
        Thinking back on winters from the past.
Yellow    (E)    # 1485457:
        An assignment creating images of "yellow" without using the word.
Dancers Never Die    (13+)    # 1458073:
        What happens when dancers get too old to perform?
Lonely Dancing Boy    (E)    # 1455482:
        Teens can be cruel at a school dance
#1485791:   Religious    (E)     [Top]
A reflection of our walk with Christ    (6 items)

Faith    (E)    # 1799467:
        Faith awaits; when will you be ready?
Blind Faith    (E)    # 1785536:
        Philip, the disciple, what do we know of you?
Mary, oh, Mary    (E)    # 1765813:
        Mary Magdalene visits an empty tomb.
Silent Shadow    (E)    # 1576760:
        I took a walk and embraced what the silence offered.
Jehovah    (E)    # 1517402:
        Words that have inspired me in my beliefs.
"He"    (E)    # 1444624:
        A teenage girl's struggle to comprehend and accept the love of Christ.
#1520991:   Leger's 15/15 contest entries    (18+)     [Top]
Flash fiction and poetry. My entries for Leger's 15/15 contest    (9 items)

Friends Can Bring Inspiration    (13+)    # 1521013:
        A conversation between chatties regarding a visual prompt contest.
Beneath the Surface    (E)    # 1521012:
        Aging shouldn't make you invisible to society.
The Great Idea    (ASR)    # 1521005:
        The newest fad comes in an unusual visual.
Catch of a Lifetime    (ASR)    # 1521002:
        Even when it is unfair, life still has something to teach us.
The Resting Place    (18+)    # 1517439:
        Revenge is not always sweet.
It Ain't Right    (13+)    # 1516995:
        A tale of animals and people.
Quit Your Whining    (ASR)    # 1516350:
        Fun facts about a giraffe - cough, cough
The Fall    (13+)    # 1515546:
        Written for Leger's 15 in 15 contest. - Write on a picture prompt for 15 minutes
The Window    (18+)    # 1515195:
        Where are you left when true love becomes a lie?
#1582065:   As Is, No Returns    (18+)     [Top]
A truth-based story of adoption that doesn't always end "happily ever after".    (7 items)

Moving On - Final Chapter    (18+)    # 1586223:
        There comes a time when you must admit your failures and move on.
Alex's Break - Chapter 6    (18+)    # 1585224:
        Something must be done to keep this family going.
My Time with Alex - Chapter 5    (18+)    # 1584964:
        Time becomes obsolete when faced with finding a way to help a loved one.
As I Lay Me Down to Sleep - Chapter 4    (18+)    # 1584194:
        Fear of the unknown shows a new side to Alex.
Chapter 3 - A Glimpse Inside    (18+)    # 1583465:
        Alex begins to show signs we cannot ignore.
Chapter 2 - Fix my Angel    (18+)    # 1582682:
        Not all problems can be fixed, no matter how hard we try.
Looking Back - Day One    (18+)    # 1582068:
        Chapter One of "Looking Back" - a story of adopting a child with mental illness.
#1642184:   My Cartoon Life - For 14/7/1 Contest    (18+)     [Top]
A short comedic (I hope) story    (7 items)

Comedy Loves Misery - Chapter 7    (18+)    # 1645565:
        Finally, the day is over.
Taylor's Torture - Chapter 6    (18+)    # 1645447:
        And still, it continues
Even the Mighty Shall Break - chpt. 5    (18+)    # 1644716:
        yes, it keeps going
The Shirt Off Your Back - Chapter 4    (18+)    # 1644019:
        and the story continues . . . .
Rolling Right Along - Chapter 3    (18+)    # 1643423:
        The adventure at the zoo takes yet another odd turn.
One Step Forward, Too Many to Count Back    (18+)    # 1642799:
        The dream date to the zoo continues - cough cough
My Cartoon Life    (18+)    # 1642182:
        An inside look into the thing I like to call - my life.
#1645697:   Personal Poems    (13+)     [Top]
Poems that have been written from personal experience - family, friends, teaching, etc.    (20 items)

Awaiting Wisdom    (E)    # 1454135:
        A middle school teacher's views on her class.
Life Began    (E)    # 1514673:
        A tribute to the most inspring moment of my life.
On the Dock    (E)    # 1515975:
        Memories of fishing with family are priceless.
To Teach is to Learn    (E)    # 1518179:
        A teacher's perspective of the first day.
The Road Travelled    (E)    # 1523972:
        A personal journey of discovery.
Lost in Sight    (E)    # 1525259:
        Sometimes the world looks unfamiliar.
My Hope For You    (E)    # 1574157:
        My hope for my son.
Jia    (E)    # 1548057:
        Nature and friendship at times are similar.
My First Year    (E)    # 1456326:
        I wrote this when my son turned one to remember all his firsts.
Something Old is New Again    (E)    # 1551808:
        A poem remembering a treasured gift I received.
Wishing On A Weed    (E)    # 1549023:
        As a child, I used to blow on dandelions and make wishes.
A Smile    (E)    # 1554012:
        A teacher takes a much needed break
Root Beer Floats    (E)    # 1450997:
        A day of hard work in the fields is repaid w/ root beer floats, family, a pick-up ride.
Different Experiences    (E)    # 1582075:
        The Big Top doesn't offer everyone the same experience.
Memories of Mayhem    (E)    # 1581577:
        The circus has come to town.
Christmas Suspense    (E)    # 1503607:
        A child's perspective of Christmas morning.
Would it Matter?    (E)    # 1807733:
        If we knew who we were hurting, would our actions be the same?
My Little Secret    (E)    # 1804585:
        What secrets do we hide?
Passing Thoughts    (E)    # 1803246:
        Life does have a way of changing your thoughts
New Beginnings    (E)    # 1736020:
        Welcoming change is often harder than it sounds
#1681490:   Leger's 15/15 - Short Works    (E)     [Top]
Created for Leger's 15/15 contest - consists of poetry and shorts    (11 items)

Cave    (13+)    # 1681841:
        Picture: A cave
Alien    (13+)    # 1681502:
        Picture: An alien
Raft    (13+)    # 1681500:
        Picture: 6 people on a raft in the rapids
Inferno    (18+)    # 1681499:
        Picture: A town on fire
Train    (13+)    # 1681498:
        Pic: Train station
Land    (E)    # 1681496:
        Pic: Farm land, two men, a boy, two horses
Lucy and Larry    (E)    # 1681495:
        Picture: Two booby birds
Climb    (13+)    # 1681494:
        Picture: Unclothed men tied together with rope climbing a mountain.
Figure    (13+)    # 1681493:
        The picture - a statue on a table with gentlmen talking
Steampunk    (E)    # 1681492:
        The picture was a person on top of a building during another time, and doves in the sky.
Waiting    (E)    # 1681491:
        The picture was of people waiting for something.

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