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Dottie
    My main portfolio contains 12 items.
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[Fiction stories]    (E)    # 877304:
        I took the plunge and wrote a SCI-FI adventure story set in the not-to-far future.
[My Travel Experiences]    (E)    # 868501:
        This is about vacation trips and cruises. Awesome, exhausting, and exhilerating!
[Meditation and Thoughts]    (ASR)    # 740821:
        Deep passages, opinions, ramblings and such.
[My poems]    (ASR)    # 393431:
        First attempts at poetry
[More poems]    (E)    # 509637:
        These words still come straight from my heart.
[Images]    (E)    # 402904:
        A gathering of pics and sigs and anything between
[Short stories and essays]    (E)    # 485683:
        Memoirs from the past and experiences
[Articles and Personal Letters]    (ASR)    # 491558:
        Bits and pieces are stored here.
[Recent posts and highlighted items]    (------)    # 1708948:
        I'll keep recent and highlighted items here for easy access when viewing and editing.
Coo Coo Roo, the Dove    (E)    # 1474353:
        This special bird brought comfort and love into the lives of his adopted family,
A gift from Maryann    (E)    # 1355295:
        My niece had this sig made for me. She knows I like cats.
My new flower sig    (E)    # 1321548:
        This flower sig is from my niece, Maryann.

#393431:   My poems    (ASR)     [Top]
First attempts at poetry    (19 items)

The Sandy Shore    (E)    # 480879:
        A peaceful scene at the seashore..
Butterfly    (E)    # 407389:
        If given a choice.....
Rhapsody In Blue    (E)    # 440146:
        A cat's vigil of love
Summer time    (E)    # 401351:
        Peace in spring and summer
June    (E)    # 436331:
        A wonderful month of the year
Friends forever    (E)    # 434845:
        This is dedicated to my friend, Pat.
My Daily Worth    (E)    # 412986:
        To my family and all of you
Rendezvous    (ASR)    # 412413:
        No rhyme, no reason; just unabashed love
Embers of Love    (E)    # 410106:
        Keep the love alive
Wishes    (E)    # 454054:
        Wouldn't you like them all to come true?
Distractions    (E)    # 402984:
        Sitting under a tree with an open book...
Confusion    (E)    # 473858:
        As long as I can remember me.
I'll stay    (E)    # 385773:
        You cannot be rid of me.....
Tender loving care    (E)    # 370295:
        This mystery I share of flowers so fair
Valentine    (E)    # 343793:
        A few words for those we love near and away from us
Solitude    (ASR)    # 394190:
        Final steps to awakening
O' Happy Day    (E)    # 326159:
        Happiness, yet frivelous
More    (E)    # 322719:
        My wish to be more
Velvet Shoes, alas not mine    (E)    # 317427:
        A poem to share by Elinor Wylie. It's public fare. Enjoy!

#402904:   Images    (E)     [Top]
A gathering of pics and sigs and anything between    (18 items)

[A bunch of nice sigs]    (E)    # 534795:
        My thanks to those who made these for me.
Falling leaves    (E)    # 535275:
        The colors of crimson, yellow and gold
Peace on Earth    (E)    # 579849:
        A photo for the holiday season
Angel on Top of the World    (E)    # 564672:
        A beautiful picture.
Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy    (E)    # 771933:
        This photo is at the base of {item:764594}
Special Butterfly    (E)    # 425346:
        I just love this one.
Smiley    (E)    # 351602:
        Put a smile on your face.
Daniel Pearl    (E)    # 360077:
        His death has touched us all.
Yours truly    (E)    # 381926:
        This was taken a few months back.
My son    (E)    # 392734:
        Here's Richard
Thanks for the day    (E)    # 397512:
        A short reverie during a moment of piety and thankfulness
Butterfly    (E)    # 403917:
        My favorite
Me in costume    (E)    # 411571:
        Here I am dressed as a Wizard or is it a Witch!
Puppy and Snoopy    (E)    # 450832:
        Our beloved dogs.
Golden morning    (E)    # 480986:
        Big and beautiful
Jellybean Junction    (E)    # 529926:
        Everything in Jellybean Junction is wonderful.
Autumn Splendor    (E)    # 534765:
        Autumn is a wonderful time of the year.
Peace    (E)    # 403770:
        A wish for all

#485683:   Short stories and essays    (E)     [Top]
Memoirs from the past and experiences    (23 items)

White Lava    (E)    # 1559288:
        I should have been upset from the experience, but laughed instead.
Rings Of Love    (E)    # 982064:
        They are my cherished treasures
The Birds In Our Home    (E)    # 776525:
        They're beautiful to look at and very entertaining.
Chickens In The City    (E)    # 776345:
        ...a hurricane came along and destroyed the coop..
Child Adrift    (E)    # 615926:
        A frightening experience at the beach, but I really wasn't alone...
Sisters    (E)    # 449889:
        They were a loving addition to our household.
Remembering My First Operation    (E)    # 629511:
        It was a sad year, but life goes on.
Unwelcomed Boarders    (E)    # 830983:
        Ah, spring, but my home is not for rent.
A Different Christmas Tree    (E)    # 585191:
        The falling down of a tradition...
A Crisis In The Morning    (E)    # 561889:
        A funny thing happened on the way to the office.
A Run From Terror    (E)    # 728903:
        Do you know where your son, Richard, is?
Susie Homemakers    (E)    # 539525:
        This is just another skip down memory lane.
Beloved Felines    (E)    # 446258:
        Remembering the cats that shared our lives
The Dating Years    (13+)    # 855487:
        My teen years, so long ago. Ideals change, though somehow, we survive.
A child's question    (E)    # 827976:
        An incident from the past.
Remembering Dad    (E)    # 698309:
        I wish I had known him better.
Gardenias    (E)    # 416025:
        Why I'm still affected by the scent..
Weightlifter's Folly    (E)    # 369220:
        Memories of an episode in family life
Special people    (E)    # 392489:
        Remembering a favorite Aunt and Uncle
PKD took him away    (E)    # 380184:
        From the start I knew one day we would part.
The Jungle    (E)    # 355257:
        Escape in the forest
The Upright Piano    (E)    # 352913:
        and memories of those affected by it....
The Trampled Flower-pot    (E)    # 1707974:
        In a small way, this incident touched our lives.

#491558:   Articles and Personal Letters    (ASR)     [Top]
Bits and pieces are stored here.    (19 items)

Exterminated    (ASR)    # 541773:
        I had an emotional encounter with a fly last night.
Learn To Play Zilch    (E)    # 540202:
        A dice game that is both fun and stimulating.
Spectacular Birthdays!    (E)    # 745026:
        It's all about special birthdays
Cast Away- Part 11    (E)    # 512290:
        Please read Part 1 before viewing this. My ending notes are here, too.
Cast Away    (E)    # 512283:
        Part 1. The telling of the movie the way I saw it.
I'm proud to be an American, too    (E)    # 518541:
        This is my entry in Stargirl's forum honoring 09-11-01
They Want To Shoot our Beloved Felines    (E)    # 949325:
        Please help to dismiss the proposal to hunt domesticated cats.
The Future Can Be Bright    (E)    # 750033:
        It's still a good time to walk upon this earth.
A letter to Chickie    (E)    # 698123:
        Being bitten by a spider made me recall a couple of occurrences with bees.
I'll Never Forget    (E)    # 518115:
        Remembering 9/11
A Tribute to Karen Ann    (E)    # 937077:
        She's with God in Heaven. Please read her Eulogy.
Open Wide, Please!    (E)    # 1020415:
        It's nice to smile back and show no missing teeth.
Ceremony in New York    (E)    # 434500:
        Just a few words about the clean up.
Hush Little House    (E)    # 400588:
        Whimsical ideas on housekeeping and a poem too
My Bio Extended    (E)    # 573292:
        My entry in a Author Bios forum
Loving response to the PKD Story    (E)    # 382770:
        A niece's loving response. Please read PKD took him away first.
Childhood Recollections    (E)    # 318434:
        Walking home from grade school
How many do you remember?    (E)    # 371289:
        A trip down memory lane....I double dog dare ya
Homemakers    (E)    # 347230:
        A club that makes you feel good about yourself.

#509637:   More poems    (E)     [Top]
These words still come straight from my heart.    (16 items)

You Are My Bestest Friend    (E)    # 835506:
        An apple and a singing worm inspired these simple words
Because Of Love    (E)    # 819221:
        Just a few little words for you and me.
RELEASE ME!    (E)    # 752785:
        Laura would have wanted it that way.
Be Free My Heart    (ASR)    # 561175:
        Why does my heart still ache?
Halloween    (E)    # 768299:
        A soft version describing Halloween night
A Parent's Daily Creed    (E)    # 704782:
        A mother's plea to get that child out of bed
What Started It All?    (E)    # 647475:
        A tale in medieval time.
Mirror, Mirror    (E)    # 610241:
        Whose reflection do I see?
Our Guardian Angel    (E)    # 564646:
        Even as we suffer and bear our pain.
Never Will I Ever Leave You    (E)    # 605873:
        Earnest and simple words to loved ones.
December Blessings    (E)    # 579310:
        Pray for Peace on Earth
The Busy Days of Autumn    (E)    # 535190:
        Through smiles and tears and pains and fears..
Autumn Morning    (E)    # 534651:
        My humble approach to a new autumn day.
Conceited    (E)    # 549323:
        His open arms await her embrace.
Mother, you are dearly missed.    (E)    # 509638:
        A piece in time remembering Mom
Sleepless Night    (E)    # 510467:
        I lock my thoughts in an imaginary box

#534795:   A bunch of nice sigs    (E)     [Top]
My thanks to those who made these for me.    (19 items)

Calling Card sig    (E)    # 862683:
        My winning bid in contest.
Valentine Sig    (E)    # 608524:
        A lovely Valentine's sig from Angel
My kitty sig    (E)    # 730941:
        Once again, Angel makes me a lovely sig.
My sig for Halloween    (E)    # 521991:
        This reminds me of the wicked witch in The Wizard of Oz.
Butterfly bow sig    (E)    # 518866:
        As you have guessed I like butterflies.
Another nice sig for me    (E)    # 509644:
        It's my beloved kitties and butterflies.
Happy Easter Sig    (E)    # 671644:
        Butterflies and easter eggs in a basket....
New Dottie sig    (E)    # 456857:
        Richard had another sig made for me.
Cupid Heart    (E)    # 612470:
        Happy Valentine's Day sig
Another Dottie sig    (E)    # 438382:
        Here's a great sig from my son, Richard
Dottie's Doll Sig    (E)    # 421180:
        Richard had this made for me on Mother's Day.
My Teddy Sig    (E)    # 398419:
        Simply done, but cute
Dottie Angel Sig    (E)    # 403263:
        This is a gift from Adrienne
Halloween sig for 2003    (E)    # 765351:
        A sig from my niece, Maryann
2003 Halloween Sig    (E)    # 768211:
        This is mine, all mine.
Another Butterfly Doll Sig    (E)    # 653547:
        Another great sig from my friend.
Butterfly Doll    (E)    # 649693:
        A sig made especially for me
Angel Wings Sig    (E)    # 626592:
        Made by Pay It Forward for the Angels Group
Silly Halloween sig    (E)    # 1170928:
        I just love this Halloween sig for 2006

#740821:   Meditation and Thoughts    (ASR)     [Top]
Deep passages, opinions, ramblings and such.    (9 items)

Judgment Day Or Complete Annihilation    (E)    # 1158578:
        The battle of survival. Will we ever be ready?
Passages Of Sleep, Dreams and Life    (ASR)    # 714521:
        In darkness, life is put on hold as we sleep.
My heros    (E)    # 843782:
        My tributes and praises.
How I Came To Write    (E)    # 780040:
        It wasn't until I joined Writing.Com that I....
WHY IS WAR?    (E)    # 647025:
        My entry into Zoo Duck's forum, "Why Is War?"
Tick Tock-Watch the Clock    (E)    # 608478:
        Self analysis/criticism ramblings.....
WHAT I READ!    (E)    # 740827:
        Yes, I'm not a reader of lengthy books,
My Writing.Com Testimonial    (E)    # 724819:
        This testimonial was written on February 26,2003
WHY?    (ASR)    # 740501:
        Life after death and the everlasting light.

#868501:   My Travel Experiences    (E)     [Top]
This is about vacation trips and cruises. Awesome, exhausting, and exhilerating!    (15 items)

Camping in Springfield, W.V.    (13+)    # 1009502:
        I got to play Corn Toss, and heard the sound of a Screech Owl in the distance.
Getaway To The Mountains    (E)    # 962375:
        My favorite place is at a camp in the woods on Saranac Lake
An Outing in Coney Island    (E)    # 925741:
        A tornado spoiled the afternoon.
Family Cruise - Part I    (E)    # 868397:
        Free style cruising on the Norwegian Dawn. All about the ship!
Family Cruise - Part II    (E)    # 868404:
        More about NCL's Norwegian Dawn!
Family Cruise - Part III    (E)    # 868415:
        We docked in Port Canaveral and then Miami, Florida
Family Cruise - Part IV    (E)    # 868421:
        This is mostly about NCL's private island in the Bahamas!
Family Cruise - Part V    (E)    # 868432:
        We docked in Nassau, Bahamas to tour Discover Atlantis.
Family Cruise - Part VI    (E)    # 868434:
        Our shopping experience in Nassau and the return trip home.
A Day to Remember    (E)    # 474798:
        It was a foolish act, but an exciting experience.
Hostage of Chocolate Chip Cookies    (E)    # 742727:
        An exaggerated account of actual events while traveling!
Our Trip to Branson, MO    (E)    # 766637:
        It was a fantastic trip, except for when my roommate became ill.
Our Cruise To Bermuda    (E)    # 492324:
        That's the way to go.
Pilgrimage to Italy    (E)    # 764594:
        The flight was delayed because of a problem with an engine.
My Convention Experience    (E)    # 739140:
        We had a wonderful time.

#877304:   Fiction stories    (E)     [Top]
I took the plunge and wrote a SCI-FI adventure story set in the not-to-far future.    (5 items)

Guardians Of The Deep - Part V    (E)    # 877398:
        Rona saves the day in this final chapter of our story, but it is certainly not the end.
Guardians Of The Deep - Part IV    (E)    # 877393:
        Rona gets her final orders and starts out on her mission.
Guardians Of The Deep - Part III    (E)    # 877391:
        Ned's mission sours, and there is something special about the man.
Guardians Of The Deep - Part II    (E)    # 877378:
        As the story continues, Ned receives an assignment and John worries about his parents.
Guardians Of The Deep - Part I    (E)    # 877363:
        Let's meet Rona, John and Ned, agents for the Federation of Right Way

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