Patricia Dreher Abel
I am an after school teacher (previously a high school English teacher) who loves to read and write. I like to write what I know, so weddings have been my main topic this year, since I recently got married.
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For Men: Valentine's Ideas for a New RelationshipYou've only been dating a few weeks or months, but Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Want to make her feel special without overwhelming either of you? Consider these ideas! -
10 Ways to Stay Organized While Planning a WeddingFeeling a little overwhelmed by the wedding planning process? These easy tips will help you to keep all the elements of your wedding in order so you can avoid unneeded stress. -
How to Write a Check to a Newly Married CoupleMoney is a great wedding gift. The couple doesn't have to store it, can definitely use it, and will appreciate the options that come with it. But to whom do you write it? Do you use the maiden name or the married name? Read below for answers! -
How to Pack for a CruiseTaking your first cruise? Read this article first to learn which items are essential for your trip! This advice will work for everyone, but is especially helpful for people traveling to hot places. -
Wedding Etiquette Advice for GuestsLearn the wedding etiquette that will help you be a thoughtful wedding guest. Topics including RSVP's, gift giving, reception behavior, and more. -
Writing Rules to Avoid TeachingThis article details a few writing "rules" that have been taken too seriously by teachers. I argue that any writing mandate that uses the words "always" or "never" actually hurts students' potentials as writers. -
August BreezeThis poem is an example of a Tritina. It follows an ABC, CAB, BCA pattern for end words (not rhymes). The tenth line uses all three of the end words (A, B and C). It does not have to follow any particular meter and does not have to rhyme. -
Weddings on a Budget: Where to Spend and Where to SaveYou want your wedding day to be special, but don't want to begin a marriage in debt. This article explains the areas of wedding planning in which my husband and I chose to spend money, and the areas in which we chose to go cheaper.
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Mountains' Reflection: A HaikuAn example of a modern Haiku. -
How to Plan a Guest-Friendly WeddingThis article will show you how to have the wedding you want without overlooking an important element: the guests.
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Sleepy BirdThis poem was inspired by the image of a sleepy bird- it brought to mind life's small, undervalued moments. -
The Horrible Heat of JulyA Villanelle poem about the heat of July, this is a 19-lined poem that uses an ABA rhyme scheme. -
A Small, Gray RowboatThis summer poem is an example of a Tanka- sort of a "cousin" to the Haiku. It is written in a 5-7-5-7-7 syllable structure.