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justme My main portfolio contains 9 items. |
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Folder links are in Red * Other Item links are in Blue [A Long Folder of Short Stories] (E) # 1472570: Contained here are folders of short stories, categorized and sorted, awaiting a reader [Longer Works Still In Progress] (13+) # 1472577: Stories I am still working on for novella- or novel-length works [Journals, Diaries, and Blogs] (13+) # 1472575: Personal stories [Miscellaneous Other Writing] (E) # 1472576: Assorted works that aren't short stories, journals, or poetry [Poetry of All Sorts] (ASR) # 269489: Poems of all kinds, even Haiku collections. The Promise of Spring (E) # 1539483: 100 words, no repeat short story about the pleasure of spring Instead of "Said" (13+) # 1490413: Tired of the same old words? At last count: 545 alternate expressions for said October NaNo Challenges (E) # 1479733: Preparatory activities working up to NaNo November [The Weight Loss Forum] (E) # 1478285: Catalogued folders of hints, tips, recipes, and other materials related to the WLF |
| Blue Feather Stories (1 item) |
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Blue Feather of the Osage (E) # 231439: Inquisitive 9-year old Blue Feather waits for her father to return from the great hunt. |
| Poems of all kinds, even Haiku collections. (5 items) |
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Summer Storm (E) # 1270741: A paradelle about a storm; contest entry [Family Relationships] (ASR) # 269806: Poems about various family ties. [Poems of Heart] (ASR) # 269546: My more emotional poems, whatever the emotion may be [Poems For or About Children] (E) # 269516: Poems written for or about children and the things children do. [Haiku Poetry] (E) # 269514: Haiku Poems on all topics, mostly nature, but some otherwise. |
| Haiku Poems on all topics, mostly nature, but some otherwise. (3 items) |
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Snowflakes (E) # 1370124: Haiku describing the beauty of snowflakes Wind (E) # 1369723: Haiku poem that describes wind A Trio of Autumn Haiku (E) # 1341328: Three haiku poems about autumn. |
| Poems written for or about children and the things children do. (3 items) |
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There You Are (E) # 1379664: A mother asks where the time went during which her children grew up In Your Eyes (E) # 1379603: A poem for my son the day he was born A Mom's Life (E) # 252488: A poem about being a Mom. |
| My more emotional poems, whatever the emotion may be (4 items) |
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When A Heart Stops (E) # 1390984: A poem dedicated to hearts stopped by SADS (Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome) Peace, Blessings, and Comfort (E) # 1390817: A poem of comfort...donated to SADS research (Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome) One More Broken Heart (E) # 1379621: Verbal abuse cuts just as deep First Year Anniversary Poem (E) # 1337282: A poem I wrote for my daughter and son-in-law for their first anniversary, Oct. 21, 2007 |
| Stories that families can enjoy together. (23 items) |
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The Way it Should Be (E) # 1379581: Written 10-11-2001:A family waits to hear from a loved one in NY on business: A 9-11 story First Plane Over St. Louis (E) # 1471592: A post 9-11 story; follow up story to accompany "The Way It Should Be" Vince's Nightingale Garden (E) # 1479666: A boy sees an odd sight while mowing the yard and builds a garden to commemorate Trapped at Yellowstone (E) # 1471886: A family on holiday in Wyoming unexpectedly gets an extra day of vacation. My Brother, My Hero (13+) # 1464567: Two little boys have a terrifying experience on the first day of school. Clean and Paid For (E) # 1463758: Plans for a high school reunion bring rivals back together. Has anything changed? Searching for Jaymie (13+) # 1462700: Speaking at a 20th anniversary vigil, a woman realizes she's lost more than her son. What Have We Done? (E) # 1461905: An experimental poem Commencement (E) # 1458626: Justin prepares to deliver a speech. A Writer's Cramp entry. Football Tryouts (E) # 1392062: A boy tries out for football to impress a girl Ian's Ducklings (E) # 1386414: A little boy anxiously awaits the annual arrival of ducklings at his local library Dylan's Dinos (E) # 1384223: Dylan learns he's going to be a big brother Grandpa's Globe (E) # 1381949: Flash Fiction: Mountain-climbing grandfather leaves a legacy to his granddaughter Aftermath (E) # 1381544: Earthquake! Devestation in a 55-word story. Persistence Pays Off (E) # 1381440: Flash Fiction: Two teenage boys discover their family's legacy in a hidden room For the Love of Pops (E) # 1381388: An overheard conversation strengthens three daughters as their dad is prepared for surgery A High Threshold for Pain (E) # 1380905: A flash fiction short story based on the adventures of an actual camping trip I Wish I Was Still Too Little (E) # 1379576: Jealous of his little sister, Tony wishes he were still "too little" for certain things. Lost and Found (E) # 1379433: Flash fiction: two teens search for their missing parents A Sister for Marcy (E) # 1379008: Short children's story about a wish that came true. [Children with Disabilities] (E) # 323432: Children’s stories showing tolerance, acceptance, friendship, and dealing with disability The Last-Place Winner (E) # 250177: The human spirit triumphs and inspires during events from the ’98 winter Olympics. The Man in the Orange Jeep (E) # 250168: True-life story about a little girl lost in the mountains and the hero who got her home. |
| Items with historical content. (1 item) |
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Discovery (E) # 1391649: A wondrous discovery |
| Poems about various family ties. (1 item) |
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Where Forgiveness Starts (E) # 1337165: Soul-searching to find forgiveness and mend a family relationship |
| All of the photos and graphics used in all of my work. (7 items) |
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Fireside (E) # 1442808: Chad and Heather by the fire at their reception; October 21, 2006 [Signature Images] (E) # 1375744: Images purchased or gifted to me to use as signatures here at WDC Fiona (E) # 1353868: A little dog with big personality. Best of Friends: Jasmine and Fallon (E) # 1339251: My daughter Fallon and her best friend Jasmine at my older daughter’s reception. [Another Battle Won] (E) # 278742: Photos for "Another Battle Won, For Now" [Namesake] (E) # 278729: Photos from "Namesake". [Asphalt Timeline] (E) # 263194: Article and accompanying photos of petroglyphs outside of Moab, Utah. |
| True-life embarrassing moments, large and small...most of them my own (13 items) |
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You Don't Need the CDC (E) # 1460869: A skin ailment brings the worst out of those in a doctor's waiting room. Lifetime Free Oil Change (E) # 1458110: A 30-minute oil change becomes a 3+-hour ordeal. What's a mother to do? Find out! Blasting Beethoven (E) # 1406577: A trip to the grocery store becomes a frightening experience for a Mom and three kids Spanish Rice (13+) # 1406128: I wanted to make the perfect anniversary dinner for my in-laws...it was unforgettable Who Threw That? (E) # 1405867: A day at the park is interrupted when Heather is hit in the head...but by whom? Lime in Limon (E) # 1405334: A trip to Colorado gets off to an unexpected start What's That Smell? (E) # 1404341: Brothers are a pain, and they can really STINK things up! A Lot of Help YOU Are! (E) # 1404171: A true-life embarrassing moment: shopping with Fallon on a windy day. Would You Like Spaghetti With That? (E) # 1403461: I was careful not to order anything that would ruin my new dress, so what happened? The Look (E) # 1403434: A recently married young man's confusion at a family gathering Engine House No. 1 to the Rescue (E) # 1400013: "Local Mother Rescued by Fire Department..." Always, ALWAYS Look at the Face! (E) # 1399515: A shy newlywed commits a frightening, but hilarious error Please Don't Drink the Candles (E) # 1398041: Dating can be embarrassing, but this was more than I expected... |
| All of my journals. (3 items) |
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He's A Miracle to Me (13+) # 1396421: A very emotional account of a difficult pregnancy and birth. How Can I Pour Coffee If I Can't Hear? (E) # 1383328: Odd musings about my continued hearing loss... Coping With My Own Hearing Loss (E) # 1118993: A work in progress about my personal emotional journey through hearing loss. |
| Children’s stories showing tolerance, acceptance, friendship, and dealing with disability (3 items) |
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Preston's Pony (E) # 1356688: Preston visits a farm for the first time I Am the Same as You (ASR) # 1356158: A little girl with HIV writes an essay that touches her classmates. Jimmy (E) # 231985: A children's story about the tolerance and acceptance of differences. |
| Stories I wrote based on prompts for various contests like Writer's Cramp (29 items) |
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Fifteen Minutes of Creativity (E) # 1440346: An assortment of items written for photo prompts: 15 for 15 contest, June 1-15, 2008 Milk? No, Thank You. (13+) # 1439484: Two brothers working together at an advertising agency nearly come to blows. Tossing the Ball (E) # 1436764: Tossing the football can mean so much more Gray Jays (E) # 1436651: Porch renovations bring new life to the garden. Eight Months (ASR) # 1435962: A family, worried for the health of their mother, gets unexpected news. Attacked (E) # 1435771: "He loves me; he loves me not"... from a daisy's perspective. Reminders (E) # 1435583: A formerly homeless man looks back on a moment that changed his life Building A Dream (E) # 1434679: A handicapped teenage boy dreams of travel Blue Diamonds (E) # 1434327: A little girl's optimism finds beauty when her mother's car is stolen. Storm in the Valley (E) # 1433521: A summer storm brings refreshment and a brief respite from drought Earth Day--1990 (E) # 1415472: My daughter's birth on Earth Day, 1990 raised our environmental awareness. Baby Talk (E) # 1397337: Sudden understanding of baby talk reveals an unexpected plan Full Circle (E) # 1386036: Tess tries to keep Molly from fretting about being alone on Valentine's Day Ski Trip (E) # 1385820: Derrick and Regina get lost in the snow Misunderstanding (E) # 1381804: A text message misunderstanding has a happy ending. Dear Diary...An Entry (E) # 1380764: Dawna meets someone special and writes about the day in her diary A Very Special Senior Trip (E) # 1379087: High school friends plan to visit when a job transfer sends one family 1000 miles away. Angel Set in Stone (E) # 1376248: A masterful work of art evokes highest praise;the artist's humble vision answers, profound Technological Epiphany (E) # 1375347: Data transfers, out-of-date electronic equipment, and a bright idea... The Christmas Family (E) # 1364735: A young girl's act of kindness starts a tradition of giving and caring. Snowbound in Sequoia (E) # 1356109: 500-word flash fiction for Talent Pond's Winter Carnival It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time (ASR) # 1345935: A brief moment of glory, then sheer panic! For Writer's Cramp Paradigm (E) # 1345477: A poem about patterns in life and nature "SOLD!" (E) # 1336792: To scratch or not to scratch...inspired by Writer's Cramp! Hannah's Trunk (E) # 1334813: A lost trunk creates a family legacy Open Arms (E) # 1269372: A family rediscovers secrets from their past while running a Bed and Breakfast. Grandfather's Secret (E) # 1232526: A young woman finds the secret to her past in a grandfather clock. Time Change (E) # 1231456: Haunted by her brothers & a child's rhyme, a girl sets her clocks and gains the upper hand From Unlikely Beginnings (E) # 1227713: Homeless Jessie Conway meets with a shadowy stranger who holds the keys to her future |
| Images purchased or gifted to me to use as signatures here at WDC (8 items) |
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Peace Dove (E) # 1466465: A beautiful dove, a gift from a friend Green Violin (E) # 1406921: WOW! The Green Violin Sig gifted to me! Deborah has a Review for you (E) # 1406919: Beautiful sig gifted to me Just Me (E) # 1406916: Sig gifted to me Dogwood Sig (E) # 1406914: Beautiful Dogwood sig from Flowers for Charity Sunflower Sig (E) # 1406913: Beautiful Sunflower sig from Flowers for Charity Port Raid Graphic (E) # 1375429: Awesome personalized Port Raider calling card I Love You Mom (E) # 1374575: A beautiful charity flower purchased for my story |
| Talking most definately allowed! Stories written in dialogue ONLY. (2 items) |
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Understanding (E) # 1380329: A dialogue only story about telepathic aliens and their plan to save the world. New Friends (E) # 1373052: A story in dialogue only about mistaken identity and new friends at a nursing home. |
| A place for all of my work related to nature (3 items) |
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Decisions (E) # 1380445: A family takes an EcoSafari Tour and starts to make decisions about the future. Summer Storm (E) # 1379666: Description of a summer storm Forest Walk (E) # 1374941: A brief walk in the woods |
| My more emotional pieces, some written from experience (4 items) |
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Chaos in Kirkwood (E) # 1385944: 55-word story in tribute to those lost in a local tragedy on 2-7-08 Namesake (E) # 1379595: When a name is more than just a name In His Arms (E) # 1377986: A devastating accident interrupts wedding plans and changes lives forever. Papa's Butterfly Wings (E) # 1346745: A Grandfather shares memories of the war with his granddaughter. |
| All of my writings with a Native American background (3 items) |
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Sentinel (E) # 1396773: A proud Native American brave stands watch over his village by night Brave Buffalo (E) # 1379591: Native American inspired short story of a brave who gives his life for his people [Blue Feather] (E) # 263812: Blue Feather Stories |
| All writing related to travel: places, experiences, etc. (3 items) |
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Hike to Cliff Palace (E) # 1384255: Perils arise in the mind of a hiker enroute to Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde The Beauty of Tsankawi (E) # 1379641: A poem inspired by one of my favorite places in New Mexico: Tsankawi Shadow Guides (E) # 1379587: Two unusual tourguides accompany a family as they travel in Arizona |
| Stories about my daughters, sisters, nieces, mother, mother-in-law, and friends (4 items) |
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[Me and My Friends] (E) # 1396483: Stories inspired by those I've had the honor of calling "friend" throughout my life. [Me and My Sisters] (E) # 1394401: Stories about my sisters or inspired by them [Me & Mom, Mom-in-law, and Older Friends] (E) # 1394397: Stories starring my mom, mother-in-law, or older friends. [Me and My Daughters] (E) # 1394383: Stories about my daughters |
| Stories about my daughters (14 items) |
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May I Help? (E) # 1477462: How do you respond when a child asks "may I help?" Odd Dreams (E) # 1467323: A young girl aspires to be a cartoonist Moonshadow (E) # 1461584: A father's memories of his daughter are brought back by a favorite song. Fifty Years, Today (E) # 1442589: A couple celebrates 50 years by returning to the location of their reception. Are You Nancy Drew? (E) # 1393320: A dialogue-only story of a child who thinks Nancy Drew works at her local library "I Just Hit the Beatles!" (E) # 1391595: A mother teaches her daugher to drive at the mall parking lot Trouble at the Library (E) # 1387146: An alert librarian raises red flags concerning patron behavior I'll Never Baby Sit Again (E) # 1386269: Fallon has a horrific babysitting experience Perfect Day Gone Wrong (E) # 1385703: The perfect wedding day...what could be keeping the groom's parents? Another Battle Won, For Now (E) # 1379648: Bedtime for little Heather grows more challenging by the moment; a story with no "i"s! "My Mama Sews for Me" (E) # 1379436: A fifty-five word story of a mother's love for her daughter Checkout Confrontation (E) # 1376584: Dealing with a rude lady cutting in the checkout line: a short story in dialogue only The Longest Day (E) # 1365154: All of summer solstice (longest day) is used to finish wedding plans. Writers Cramp Snow Day (E) # 1218905: Two young girls, a dog, and a rabbit enjoy a sledding adventure. |
| Stories starring my mom, mother-in-law, or older friends. (8 items) |
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It Was Time (E) # 1476280: A visit to my father-in-law's four years after Mom passed away Butterscotch (E) # 1463062: An elderly widow finds new purpose in life. Pickled Eggs and Bread and Butters (E) # 1461200: A young girl longs to enter her first country fair competition, but what is she good at? Family Reunion (E) # 1379981: Amarita celebrates 100 years. One Hundred Years, Today (E) # 1378528: A lady doesn't wish to celebrate her 100th birthday. A story with no "i"s! Gardenias Will Always Make Me Cry (E) # 1374066: Loving memories prompted by a familiar scent Flowers Make the World Go Round (E) # 1279254: Flowers first hurt and then heal a broken heart during the grieving process The Miracle Flowers (E) # 1269595: Mysterious and unexpected flowers change the outlook of an elderly nursing home resident. |
| Stories about my sisters or inspired by them (12 items) |
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Live for the Moment--Bipolar Experiences (E) # 1468993: Things I've learned growing up with a bipolar mother On Turning 40 (E) # 1466692: Thoughts on age and turning 40 Friends to Take With You (E) # 1466485: A special gift comforts a young girl when she moves away from her childhood home. We Meet Again (E) # 1465298: High school sweethearts meet again after 20 years. Forgotten Keys (E) # 1464977: A girl's hopes and dreams of a musical future hinge on forgotten keys; or do they? Artistic Process (E) # 1464209: Follow the artist step by step, from idea to finished product One Smile at a Time (E) # 1459386: The kind-hearted actions of one person can impact so many lives. See Tom Run (E) # 1459022: A divorced woman scares off her prowling ex-husband. Gotcha! (E) # 1392770: Sharon plays a joke on her sister Childhood Memories and French Perfume (E) # 1387197: Suzanne confesses a childhood mistake to her older sister Stolen Wishes (E) # 1363368: A story of jealousy and envy between sisters, written for Seven Deadly Sins contest This Year I Run for Me (E) # 1268882: It makes a difference...goals and changes inspired by survival and experience. |
| Stories inspired by those I've had the honor of calling "friend" throughout my life. (1 item) |
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Gypsy Rose...ME? (E) # 1390998: Two 9th graders find the perfect script for a speaking competition |
| Stories about animals or with animals as one of the main characters (4 items) |
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Never, Ever Feed Raccoons (E) # 1533872: Mayhem ensues when a new country dweller makes the mistake of feeding local raccoons Wrong Way Bunny (E) # 1403248: A lost baby bunny causes some morning entertainment Houdini (E) # 1392947: A little boy visits the zoo and learns the turtle has escaped Fiona's Anxious Trip (E) # 1388094: Fiona doesn't want to visit the Doctor |
| Contained here are folders of short stories, categorized and sorted, awaiting a reader (10 items) |
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[Just Me and My Girls] (E) # 1394379: Stories about my daughters, sisters, nieces, mother, mother-in-law, and friends [Boy, Was My Face Red] (ASR) # 284049: True-life embarrassing moments, large and small...most of them my own [Family Writings] (E) # 269699: Stories that families can enjoy together. [Emotional Writings] (E) # 1379916: My more emotional pieces, some written from experience [Native American Inspired Writings] (E) # 1379919: All of my writings with a Native American background [Animal Stories] (E) # 1405110: Stories about animals or with animals as one of the main characters [Contest Inspired Writings] (E) # 1337188: Stories I wrote based on prompts for various contests like Writer's Cramp [Travel Writing] (E) # 1379920: All writing related to travel: places, experiences, etc. [Nature Writings] (E) # 1379912: A place for all of my work related to nature [Dialogue Only Writings] (E) # 1376652: Talking most definately allowed! Stories written in dialogue ONLY. |
| Personal stories (3 items) |
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Days of My Life (E) # 1457695: A daily blog/journal of feelings, experiences, and journeys. [Journal Writings] (ASR) # 320284: All of my journals. [Images] (ASR) # 278726: All of the photos and graphics used in all of my work. |
| Assorted works that aren't short stories, journals, or poetry (1 item) |
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[History Writings] (ASR) # 269709: Items with historical content. |
| Stories I am still working on for novella- or novel-length works (13 items) |
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Promises in the Wind (E) # 1401167: The children of an Irish immigrant search for their father in America Dancing With Memories (E) # 1429384: A woman grieving the loss of her brother returns to a place filled with childhood memories Anniversary Chocolates (E) # 1463358: James gave Gita a special gift before going to war. Can she fulfill his request? Escape (13+) # 1459796: A first night of ordeals as two slaves escape their cruel master. Elint's Journey (E) # 1387753: A young boy in war-torn Croatia sets out on a journey to find his father in America Just Joe and the Boys (E) # 1384576: A divorced father steps up to the plate for his young sons Ben's Chair (13+) # 1383100: A teenage farm boy discovers a wheelchair and learns a secret from his past Under the Mistletoe (13+) # 1362959: High School Sweethearts meet again...My March NaNoWriMo Project The Gold Cadillac Memoir (E) # 1228424: The misadventures of a family with 7 kids vacationing in a gold Cadillac and camper! New Friends for Serggie (E) # 1468602: A little boy makes new friends after moving to a new home. Fireflies in the Garden (E) # 1469021: A little girl watches fireworks with her father Too Good to be True (E) # 1373520: Unrealistic promises of an unscrupulous salesman stir a senior citizen’s son to action. "An Endless Winter" (E) # 1396910: A housebound woman thinks about her lonely life |
| Catalogued folders of hints, tips, recipes, and other materials related to the WLF (3 items) |
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[WLF Articles] (E) # 1478312: Articles about weight loss, exercise, recipe conversion, etc. for the WLF [WLF Cookbook] (E) # 1478287: Categorized recipes that have been posted at the WLF The Weight Loss Support Group Forum (E) # 1477711: Losing weight? Need inspiration, tips, recipes? Have some to share? Come on in! |
| Categorized recipes that have been posted at the WLF (13 items) |
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[Appetizers and Snacks] (E) # 1478288: Feeling snacky? Appetizer and snack recipes from the WLF [Beverages] (E) # 1478289: Beverage recipes posted at the WLF [Cakes] (E) # 1478306: Is cake different from dessert? I guess it doesn't matter. WLF recipes [Cookies] (E) # 1478305: Can 'diet cookies' taste good? Find out with these WLF recipes! [Desserts] (E) # 1478303: WLF recipes for desserts good enough for company [Eggs & Cheese] (E) # 1478302: Eggs and cheese for weight loss? Check out these WLF recipes! [Fish & Seafood] (E) # 1478301: Great WLF seafood recipes [Meats] (E) # 1478299: WLF recipes for meats other than seafood and poultry [Poultry] (E) # 1478296: WLF recipes for chicken, turkey, etc. [Rice, Pasta, and Cereals] (E) # 1478295: WLF recipes for pasta, rice, and grain dishes [Sauces & Relishes] (E) # 1478293: Creative and healthy recipes for sauces and relishes from the WLF [Soups & Stews] (E) # 1478292: WLF soup and stew recipes [Vegetables] (E) # 1478291: Looking for a vegetable dish? WLF recipes for slimming yet appetizing vegetable dishes. |
| Feeling snacky? Appetizer and snack recipes from the WLF (1 item) |
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Deb's Super Easy Turkey Pizza (E) # 1540002: Great, easy recipe for a light meal or snack; just 5 WW points for the whole thing! |
| Looking for a vegetable dish? WLF recipes for slimming yet appetizing vegetable dishes. (1 item) |
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Summery Ratatouille (E) # 1484189: A savory vegetable dish that works well as a side or a meal. |
| WLF soup and stew recipes (1 item) |
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Summer Squash Soup (E) # 1484188: Easy soup with great flavor made in the crock pot. |
| WLF recipes for chicken, turkey, etc. (1 item) |
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Chicken Cacciatore (E) # 1540004: Easy and delicious chicken cacciatore recipe posted at the WLF by Chanon |
| Eggs and cheese for weight loss? Check out these WLF recipes! (1 item) |
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Zucchini, Carrot, and Onion Quiche (E) # 1479946: A great low-fat recipe with lots of vegetables |
| WLF recipes for desserts good enough for company (1 item) |
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Fresh Fruit Compote (E) # 1484190: A warm, fruity dessert made simple in the crock pot. |
| Is cake different from dessert? I guess it doesn't matter. WLF recipes (1 item) |
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Banana Cream Cake (E) # 1562360: A quick and easy yet moist and delicious cake with reduced sugar and fat content |
| Articles about weight loss, exercise, recipe conversion, etc. for the WLF (3 items) |
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Lowering the Fat (E) # 1480286: Facts about fat and a few simple ways to lower its presence in your diet Overcoming the Gift of Food (E) # 1479151: Food gifts do not always convey love to the weight watcher. Some coping strategies. No Time to Exercise? (E) # 1478278: Ideas to add steps to your routine when you have no time to exercise |