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One with Willows

by Ann Chiappetta The first book of poetry by Joan Myles, published independently in March 2019, contains forty-eight poems rooted in the author’s own …

Why Is A Teen So Easily Seduced?

by Jackie Kendall Teens being seduced by Cyber predators is just a modern version of predators who have existed for centuries. These predators whether past or …

5 Ways to Prevent Dry Skin in the Winter

by Ella Park Your skin will experience changes as the seasons go by. In fact, studies have shown that humidity fluctuations or the switching between heated …

No Disrespect Robert Frost

by Shannon Willitts Falk But really? “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled” — that line in the Robert Frost poem came into …

Easy Ways to Tend to Health at Home

by Bekka Laurent What does that really mean? I hear it all the time, “Healthy is too complicated and expensive”. Well I’m here today to hopefully …

Out of Darkness

by Ryan Monaco My shadows succumb to the pale purity her grasp an eclipse over my demons reveals a lost clarity from somewhere within Back from the void out of …

Being the “Cool Uncle”

by Nikolas Wong My nephew, Jack, was two years old. His eyes were glued to the television in the living room of my parents’ house. Sesame Street was on and …

How to Choose the Best Medical Real Estate Services

Guest Blog Healthcare is one of the most important industries in the world. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the fragility of many healthcare …

Blindsided

by Jo Elizabeth Pinto I’m feeling a little raw as a blind mom today. The reason doesn’t matter much, but I guess that’s why my mind rustled …

Air Travel Guide Dog Style

by Ann Chiappetta One of the most gratifying pastimes I’ve continued to enjoy since becoming a guide dog handler is the increased freedom while traveling. …

How to Start Crafting Syllabic Poetry

by Colleen M. Chesebro Are you new to crafting syllabic poetry and don’t know how to start? Let me show you two syllabic poetry forms to get you started on …

Ginger Pecan Pumpkin Pie

by Jo Elizabeth Pinto As the searing heat and steaming humidity of summer fade into the crispness of fall, we clear away our grilling implements and ready for …

Top 8 Benefits of Bible Covers

by Jenifer Kate Did you know that reading your Bible can help strengthen your faith? Consider protecting your Bible with a cover. In this guide, we’ll go …

Finding Faith in the Call of the Wild

by Patty Fletcher Sitting down at my desk after a morning walk and rousing game of tug with my Seeing Eye Dog Guide Blue and a cuttle with my senior cat Prince …

In Wyoming without a Bra

by Abbie Johnson Taylor “To wear a bra or not to wear a bra, that is the question.” If Shakespeare were a woman in this day and age, he might have written …

Carpal Tunnel Surgery – I Finally Did It

by Trish Hubschman I put It off for five years. Now it was time. The stiffness in my fingers and pain were unbearable. When the orthopedist asked if I’d …

I Made a Whole Dollar

by Patty Fletcher My laughter rang out long and loud. The email stated, “Service at PayPal® You’ve received a direct deposit from Amazon®.” When I …

Thor’s Day – A Mile’s Worth of Release and Renewal

by Patty Fletcher Today is my verist favorite day of the entire week. In my faith, Thor’s Day is a time of attracting more of what you have. We encourage …

Lost in Our Own Backyard

by Patty Fletcher It was so quiet when we stepped on that early Sunday morning, you could hear the crickets hopping through the grass. The night things were …

Life Goes On Despite Miller Moths and Facebook Fits

by Abbie Johnson Taylor Here in Sheridan, Wyoming, the sky is dark with clouds that could be an indicator of either smoke or rain. We’re supposed to get a …

‘Call of the Dove’ – A Journal Entry

by Lynda McKinney Lambert July 13, 1991 – Salzburg, Austria My thoughts are focused today. I intend to do as much as possible before the day ends. I have …

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