Louisa Burgess
Life long NYer. Expressing myself through the written word has been my lifelong hobby and vocation. Somehow I managed to raise two sons and actually worked for a living! Recently moved to Texas!Louisa Burgess is a pen name.
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Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away
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A Mother's Day Poem for My MotherA Mother's Day Poem for my mother who passed away at 89 surrounded by her 5 children.
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Spring HaikuA little Haiku for Spring
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PainThoughts on pain.
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Alone in the Darka haiku
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A Review of Restaurant City by PlayfishNot a step by step guide, just my opinion of a game on Facebook
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Almost RecoveredSharing the reasons for my long absence from writing, while recovering from bi-lateral breast cancer - in as poetic a way I can describe...
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Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson Tribute HaikuMy collective thoughts on the passing away of Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett today in haiku form.
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Angerhaiku trilogy on anger an emotion I dislike
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The Obama's Date Night - Good for Them I Say!Give me a break! Why do Republicans seem to always stoop so low when up against a popular Democratic President?
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For FathersFor National Poetry month, my father's day poem.
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Summer Day Sunfor National Poetry Month - my favorite part of nature
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Coffee Cupsmy mundane poem about coffee cups
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Let's Go MetsA simple haiku trilogy in tribute to the miracle in Corona, the Mets
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Texas Typical in HaikuThere's a frost and the next day it's 75 degrees out. Where am I? Haiku poetry.
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The Two of MeIf not a poem, then at least poetic reflection?
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Ryan Moats Traffic Stop RacistJust my humble opinion. -
You've Moved Now What?Advice for the recently moved.
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Lost FriendshipContinuing my series on friends..I think this is a poem...Sometimes friends mean different things to one another and along the way the friendship is lost.
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Rainhaiku tributes to rain
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Slow AwakeningThoughts in a poem on awaking.
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Reata Restaurant in Fort Worth - a ReviewWhoever said Texas doesn't have restaurants to rival New York's hasn't been to the Reata. -
Did We Elect Rush Limbaugh?Why did Rush Limbaugh deserve free prime time full live coverage?
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Celebrations3 haiku poem - Important days are celebrated such as birthdays, anniversaries, etc..
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California's Bill to Legalize Recreational Marijuana, Should the Rest of the Country Follow Suit?The two sides of this argument may never meet, but legal recreational use of marijuana is finally being discussed mainstream. -
Ideas and OptimismReaction to the President's first speech to a joint session of congress and senate.
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Product Review: Lean Cuisine PaninisMy quest for good frozen diet food continues... -
Review: Lisa Lampanelli: Long Live the QueenA review of a stand up comedy special on HBO.. -
For Valentine's DayA Valentine's Day Poem
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Love Poem for Youa Haiku,short, sweet, for Valentine's Day
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Inaugural Speech Harsh and Lacking in Memorable PromiseReaction to President's inaugural speech has been mixed, I offer one thing he could have done to improve it. -
Miracle on the Hudson - Flight 1549Do you believe in miracles? -
Gag Order Sought in Kidney Donor Divorce BattleAn unbelievably nasty and unusual divorce case. -
January PansiesPansies in January? A poem.
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Movie Review: Burn After ReadingDisappointed would be a good way to describe how I felt while watching this movie on DVD. -
After the Stormwritten in 1966! -
Review: Brotherhood on ShowtimeOne of the best shows you'll ever see on your television screen.
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Christmas Morning LoveA trilogy of haikus for Christmas
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Should You Perpetuate the Santa Myth for Your Children?In my humble opinion if Santa makes your children happy, why not? -
SANTAJust silly thoughts
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Bad FeelingsI get it once every so often, a helpless bad feeling.
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Best Christmas Stocking Stuffer Stuffers for Dad for $10 or LessChristmas stocking stuffers are my favorite thing to shop for during the holidays, but sometimes the Dad stocking can be challenging. Here are some nifty ideas and all for $10 or less.
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Easy Christmas Appetizer - Mom's Stuffed MushroomsA variety of filling choices for this easy to make hot or room temperature appetizer.
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Poetry While SleepingI always forget to be prepared when something brilliant strikes me. Poetry thoughts.
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AlonenessWhat is it to be lonely?
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Meet Darin TripoliAn interview with Associated Content Producer Darin Tripoli
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November in TexasMy first November in Texas seems odd to me.
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Hillary Clinton Still Running for PresidentIt still amazes me that Hillary Clinton didn't get the Democratic nod even though I support Obama. -
Movie Review: WI came out of this movie surprised by my reaction.
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Get to Know Sofya BlinderA relatively new content producer, Sofya Blinder
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Palin's $150,000 Wardrobe!Another day, another Sarah Palin story... -
Palin Has GasI'm just disgusted, this isn't funny anymore.
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Giggling Fright - a Halloween PoemA child's eye view of the happiness that is a scary Halloween night! -
Blue Hydrangeasa lovely flower as nice dried as fresh -
Palin Crazy?It's fun to make fun of Sarah Palin, but what about the economy and other issues?
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New England Autumnautumn in New England is colder than I remembered
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Quiet Morningsa pair of haikus extolling the pleasure of retirement in the morning
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Palin Unqualified or Victim of Sexist Attacks?Upfront and honestly, she's unqualified...here is my opinion as to why.
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ChocolateChocolate, just saying the word makes me feel good.
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Anger - Five HaikusDeal with your anger or it will kill you!
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Teenage Boys - a Series of HaikusThis is a tribute to teenage boys. I raised two and help raise two more now...it's an adventure in love.
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The Best Case Against McCainCan McCain handle the job of President?
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Sleep Interruptedsleep, lovely sleep interrupted
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Tony Vega, Family Man, Patriot and WriterSome insight in to one of my favorites, Tony Vega.
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Review of Harris Methodist Hospital Emergency Room in Azle, TXa pretty good experience as emergency room experiences go
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Review: Orville Redenbacher's 100 Calorie Kettle Korn in Mini BagsIn search of low calorie Kettle Corn....
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Sweet Momma JYou'll enjoy the broad range of topics and genres by this AC Producer.
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Summer's Last Partysigh...no matter how we try summer always comes to an end
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Think Before You VoteFour simple haiku describing my thoughts from the conventions until now.
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Birthdayswhy why why are birthdays a sensitive thing
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Pass the Baconator - an Interviewan interview with one of my favorites
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Thoughts of FallSeptember draws to a close
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An Interview with the Versatile and Prolific SkyeDanzerFirst of several interviews with AC Producers I would like to know more about.
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Attention Sarah Palin: Jesus was a Community Organizer. Pontius Pilate was a Governora controversial tshirt?
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Product Review: Smart Ones Traditional Lasagna with Meat Saucea filling diet dinner
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Sarah Palin's Biggest Problems - Where is She by the Way?The biggest problems with Sarah Palin...........
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I Once Knew a Womanyouthful idealism eventually passes
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Sunshinewaxing poetic on the benefits of the sun
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Trilogy for the Haunteda trilogy of haikus
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Shattered Nightmarepast heartaches return in the deepest of sleep and sleep makes them go away
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Winda Haiku about wind and more
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Mas Tequila!a shot of tequila tonight reminded me of fun Mexican memories
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Sex According to McCain and Palinwhy on earth would anyone be opposed to sex education
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To Vote or Not to Voteundecided voters, unexcited voters, disgruntled Hillary supporters
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Tumbleweed Haikunot much rain this summer here in Texas
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Septembermy favorite month
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I Need a Musewriters block is simply a lack of inspiration
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Hillary Clinton's Class Act at the DNCAll I want to say is You Go Girl! She made us proud to be women tonight at the DNC.
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The Obama Biden Ticket - Same Old Same Oldoh I'm furious but I expected it so why am I mad? read on..
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Time AgainTime for the third time a haiku
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Beijingsummer 2008 Olympics in Beijing
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The Top 5 Reasons to Avoid Teenage BoysTongue in cheek? Perhaps...but also pretty much the truth, if you think about it.:)
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Lucile's Stateside Bistro in Fort Worth, Texas: Restaurant ReviewLucile's Stateside Bistro, at 4700 Camp Bowie Boulevard in Fort Worth, Texas, is on corner with a nice-sized outdoor patio. There is ample parking and a nice bar.
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WoundsThoughts on wounding and being wounded..
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TimeSecond in a series of haiku about Time
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I Would If I Could Write a Sonnet for Youtry as I may I cannot master this romantic art form
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The Threat to the Democratic Convention Can Be AvertedMy biased yet humble opinion on the matter of second place in national politics.
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TimeFirst in a series of haiku
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Book Review: Symptoms of Withdrawal a Memoir of Snapshots and RedemptionA personal review of a valuable book.
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Listen for a BreezeIt's HOT. I don't want to move.
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Obama Backs Down and Continues to DisappointAnother disappointment from Obama further disillusions me this season.
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Oh Sprinkler!a haiku about the joys of a backyard sprinkler ~ I don't know if punctuation is appropriate but I don't care!!
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The Nightwhat is it about the night that inspires someone, me
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I Hate Morningsmorning and I don't get along...
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Far Awayfrom a distance
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Summer Raina trilogy of haikus in tribute of summer rain
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Wishful ThinkingWish upon a star lately?
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Barbequed Butterflied Leg of Lamban alternative to roasting or stewing lamb
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Challengeseveryday brings some challenges to meet and overcome
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Barack Obama and the Language ControversyI want to like this guy as much as everyone else seems to but jeesh....
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Obama and the New Yorker CoverThe New Yorker magazine inflames the Obama and McCain Campaigns
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Peacefulnesshopefully once a day you are here in this place
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Another Interview Another Great Job!another interview another dollar? lol
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5 O'clockBeing awake
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Yearning for Warm and FuzzySadness and mayhem sell
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Product Review: Edy's®. Slow Churned Rocky Road Ice CreamA low fat low calorie solution to my ice cream cravings.............
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Step Mama-HoodIt ain't easy spending alot of time with someone else's kids............
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Mistakeswe all make mistakes
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Thunder and LighteningIf it's going to rain, let it thunder.............. a poem.
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Virtual Realtionships, Are They Taking Precedence Over Real Life Relationships?In my opinion, this doesn't happen as often as people think.....
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Forever FriendsEveryone wants a forever friend and everyone wants to be one...
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TearsA series of haikus connected by sadness for the unnecessary loss of life of young lives due to accident, illness or war.
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Why Do We Cry?Do you ever feel better after crying? Do women cry more easily and enjoy it more? Pretty good questions, what's the answer?
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The Best of FriendsWhen I was a young mom, home with two toddler boys running around I had a special friend or two or three that were god sends to me.............
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Oh Mexico!Never had a bad time in Mexico!
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My Third AC InterviewSkyeDanzer did an awesome job interviewing me.
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A New Placea free verse reflection on the newness of a place to me
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Hatred for the ClintonsHate is a strong and usually an irrational emotion
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If You're Going to Be My FriendFree Verse
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Bill Clinton - Asset or Liability for ObamaMy humble opinion for what it's worth on Pres Clinton's endorsement of Obama
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Friend 3haiku for a friend
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My Friendanotherr poem on friendship
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Friendjust a poem about the meaning of a friend
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For My Father Who I Miss DearlyOne Last Father's Day Thought
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My Bucket ListWhat do I want to do before I die? Good question..
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Rainy Dayssometimes you just need a rainy day
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Love..free verse for love
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Why Summer Solstice is Special to MeA look at why I love summer...
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Inexpensive Gifts from the Heart for Father's Daymy thinking is, a dad can usually buy the things he covets, but small expressions of love are priceless..
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Morningupon awakening
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Father's Day Gifts for the New DadDo you know a new or first time father? Here are some cool ideas for Father's Day Gifts..
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Movie Review: The Bucket ListWhat do you want to do before you die? Good question...
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Summer Haikuthoughts on summer fun
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Saying Goodbyea poem/reflection on the emotions in goodbye
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How to Keep Your Tenant HappyHave an apartment in your house you can rent out for extra income? Some tips..
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Beating the HeatWhen all else fails, and I'm feeling hazy and lazy...
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When Life Isn't Faira poem to ponder when sad
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Indian Paintbrusheswild flowers in Texas
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Honeysuckle DreamsThe sweet smell of Honeysuckle in a poem.
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Should Obama Pick Hillary for VP?In my humble opinion he has little choice.
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My Second AC Interview was a BlastThis is the second time I've been interviewed on AC, I enjoy the process.
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Summer Heatsummer has only just begun
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Product Review: Smart Ones Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough SundaeMy quest for a really good diet desert continues...
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A Poem a Day Will Keep the Doctor AwayAs good as an apple and costs less too..A Poem A Day
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SaturdayA group of privleged teenagers out for a joy ride on a Saturday afternoon come upon an institutional home for people with mental illness and learn a life lesson.
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Bandaids for My SoulThings that make me feel good during depressing times.
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Smoking ViceSmoking is bad for me, I know.
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Montauk DaisyRolling carpets of greenery give way to beautiful daisies, a tribute to the montauk daisy
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Hillary Clinton Mocked and DisrespectedFormer President Clinton is as right to defend his wife as Obama has his wife.
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HomeHome is where you want it to be.
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Father's Day Gifts for the Sophisticated Dadgift ideas for the sophisticated dad
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ImpatiensImpatiens are easy to grow and admire all summer through October
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MondaysMonday, Monday...
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VitaBrownieA diet dessert that delivers!
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How Do You Know You're in Love?...real love isn't readily explainable.
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Sundayspoetic verses on the joys of Sundays
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Beach Daya poem about a day at the beach
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Little Feeta little poem for little feet
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Haiku for Late Springa haiku for summer
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The Negative Effects of Text MessagingText messaging has become the communication of choice for some people...
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Comment Spam, Can AC Stop It?Disgusted by what I saw recently I have to speak up...
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Lyingpoetic reflection on lies
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Sexa haiku type poem about sex through your life..*wink*
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Are You Sure You Want to Be Self-Employed?my case against self employment, you decide for yourself!
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Kristi Yamaguchi Takes the TrophyDancing With The Stars Season Finale Review
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Regretwritten over 30 years ago because of a heartbreak
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The Criticism of Barack Obama's Wife, is it Fair?Is the candidate's wife fair game?
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Obama Would Have Been My ChoiceMy hardboiled opinion on why the time is NOT right for Barack Obama
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Contemplating SleepA poem about sleep.
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The Possum Waitsa haiku
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Have Fun with Your Tax Rebate CheckSome ideas to help you stimulate the economy and have fun doing it.
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Coach Handbags Are Worth Every DimeMy opinion on classic Coach handbags.
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Baby LoveA special type of love.
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How to Keep the Romance Going,The Spark in the Bedroom, and Your Relationship HOT in the Long TermMy guide to keeping a long term relationship HOT.
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I Should Have Gone Gray!My personal battle with gray hair...
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Great Ways to Celebrate Father's DayIdeas for celebrating Father's Day with Dad.
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Tell Me What You SeeFor baby Dylan, a wish.
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Teenagers and Credit CardsIn my humble opinion teens should not be issued credit cards!
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Why Can't a Woman Be More like a Man?A poem, sort of a little Ditty...not meant to be overly serious...
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Helplessa poem and a prayer
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Mother's Day Gift Basket IdeasSome ideas you can throw together fast and easy for Mother's Day
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Love at First SightAn ode of hope and love for my first grandson.
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Growing Oldgrowing old and the "problems" that come with all that.
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In a Summer StateA poem
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Beach GlassBeach glass or sea glass has become very rare.
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Have Barack Obama's Chances Been Hurt by Rev. Wright's Radical Views?Presidential Candidate Barack obama has finally been hit with mud that sticks. My opinion on the matter.
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Make a Mother's Day Time CapsuleWhat better way to celebrate Mom than gifting her with a Family Time Capsule for Mother's Day.
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Men like Red LipstickA somewhat humorous look at what men want.
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Will You Forgive Me?A poem about hurting those you love.
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Tanning Beds and Minors Don't Go TogetherMy opinion on the ever increasing use of tanning beds by teenagers.