Quickpaws

Quickpaws

I was born in Madrid, Spain, but grew up in California. I also spent five years in Somalia, East Africa. I run a craft business that involves beaded jewelry, cedar gifts, and custom signs. I'm actively involved in my church.
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American River College, Sacramento, California. No degree.

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Live every day like it's going to be your last; one day, you'll be right!

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  • Change Now for the Better
    The inconvenience of positive change outweighs the consequences of maintaining self-destructive habits.
  • Your Book
    Live with passion, so other people will be inspired looking at your life!
  • Winter's Promise
    Winter may be brutal, but it's only a precursor to the joys of spring!
  • Why???
    A poem about the excuses people make for not going to church.
  • The War that Never Ends
    A poem about the ongoing battle for influence over people's souls.
  • A Vampire's Tale
    A vampire prepares to feast on a victim, but is in for surprise!
  • The Unforgettable Journey
    A woman has a heart attack, perishes, and remembers her entire death experience in detail before she's eventually resuscitated.
  • To My Fiance
    For the love of my life.
  • Tick Tock
    Time is slipping quickly through your fingers. Use it WISELY.
  • Thrill Seekers
    Four teens use a Ouija board to contact their deceased classmate...with VERY unexpected results.
  • Symphony of Nature
    Nature is its own orchestra.
  • The Surrogate
    After my husband died, one special man stepped up to take my baby under his wing. He's a true hero.
  • Solaris
    A toast to my guardian angel.
  • Some Things Never Change
    Put your faith in something that can never be altered.
  • Reunited
    Two lovers from another time finally reunite.
  • Rantings of a Corpse
    A ghost warns her ex-husband's bride-to-be about how she died.
  • The Rainbow
    It's more than just an atmospherical decoration.
  • Playing God
    A woman in a coma makes a miraculous recovery.
  • Perspectives
    It's always interesting to see ourselves through the eyes of others.
  • The Path Less Traveled
    Many people are on the road to Hell. Take the road to Heaven. Unfortunately, there's less traffic.
  • One Wish
    Mine would be world salvation. What would yours be?
  • Ode to a Teenage Boy
    Enjoy your son while he's still around...zits and all. When he moves you, you'll miss him.
  • Neigh-bors
    A dog will love almost anyone. When a HORSE loves you, it's SPECIAL. They don't trust just anybody.
  • My Solemn Vow
    A vow to praise God in ALL my circumstances, no matter what they are.
  • My Secret Love
    A poem about a friend who was MORE than a friend, and was clueless about it.
  • My Hero
    It's not who you think it is.
  • My Greatest Fear
    Love and affection are not luxuries. They are as necessary as oxygen, and it is impossible to live a healthy life without them.
  • My God
    In a modern society that still believes in a Creation without a Creator, I refuse to believe that the world was form by accident.
  • Apple Delight
    A satisfying snack that's sure to please!
  • Music
    A tribute to jazz and the melodies that move my spirit.
  • Mississippi Night
    Some people spend money to vacation in this beautiful state. SOME of us are actually fortunate enough to live here!
  • Metamorphosis
    A woman transforms into a werewolf and goes in search of a human entree.
  • A Man from Galilee
    A tribute to the Savior.
  • Magic
    Sometimes, a love is so strong that words aren't necessary.
  • A Living Sonnet
    Sometimes, being just a "friend" isn't quite enough.
  • Legacy of Life
    Organ donation is a selfless gift that can touch the lives of other people long after the deceased has left this plane of existence.
  • Just One More
    An alcoholic battles his archnemesis, which comes in a large glass bottle.
  • Just in Case
    Domestic violence was taking place directly above me. How would I respond to it?
  • In Search of a Myth
    Legendary creatures aren't real...or ARE they?
  • Embrace It?
    Not all circumstances can be readily embraced, for not all circumstances result in a sense of serenity.
  • Dear Mom
    An unborn child pleads for his life with his mother, who is planning an abortion.
  • Crime and Punishment
    A man receives the death penalty before the DNA evidence proves his guilt or innocence.
  • The Challenge
    A challenge to men who are too insecure to follow The Ultimate Leader.
  • Ben
    Because of lack of community involvement, a small boy loses his life to child abuse.
  • Beauty
    A poem about what makes a woman truly beautiful. It isn't what you think!
  • Bad Day in Court
    I attempted to get out of a moving violation ticket. Read here to see how everything turned out!
  • The Accident
    A poem about a woman who dies in a tragic car accident and gets trapped in a regrettable afterlife.
  • Battlefield
    A poem about the neverending war between good and evil.
  • Baby Plus Silence Equals Trouble!
    I only left her alone for a couple of minutes, but that's enough time for a small toddler to make a BIG mess!
  • Nightmare in a Storm
    We had just moved into the house, and 9-1-1 service wasn't available until the next day. Who knew that we'd need an ambulance THAT NIGHT?
  • I Have a Dream, Too!
    Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s historic speech, these are a few of my hopes and dreams for women of future generations.
  • From My Heart to Yours
    A Valentine's Day Poem in honor of my dearest love.
  • Freedom Fight!
    A few thoughts on why African Americans must keep up the fight for individual and racial freedom
  • Christmas in Kilmichael, 2008
    Nobody gets into the spirit of Christmas like the citizens of Kilmichael, MS, "The Town That Cares". Enjoy their beautiful display of holiday decorations!
  • Longlasting Lipcolor for Everyday Wear
    Don't use the expensive stuff for everyday wear. Use this technique, and save the expensive lipcolor for special occasions. It'll save you money!
  • How to Transfer a Simple Picture onto Wood
    Learn a simple technique to put graphics onto wood!
  • Top Ten New Year's Resolutions for Stay-At-Home Moms
    This can be your best year ever, if you take a few of these suggestions to heart!
  • My Biggest New Year's Resolution for 2009
    How I'm going to take better care of my health this year.
  • Caught in the Nude!
    Christmas carolers get more than they bargained for when they come to our house to sing, just as I step out of the bathtub!
  • Chronicles of a Dreamer:
    Take a journey into my dreaming, subconscious mind. See what I see. Feel what I feel. Enter the private world of my strange, sometimes frightening dreams. It's a trip you won't soon forget . . .
  • Fun Ways to Use a Scarf
    A short commercial describing fun ways to use a scarf. Enjoy!
  • Mnemonic Devices: Effective Memory Tools
    Mnemonic devices can help you recall names, details, even recipes! The sillier they are, the more effective they are! Go on! Get creative and write your own!
  • Adventures of an Internet Newbie
    Some people learn best from making silly mistakes!
  • Adventures of an Internet Newbie
    A certified Internet junkie looks back on her first attempts to use the Web.
  • More of Ariana's Glamour Shots
    Ari playing to the camera.
  • A Different Kind of Frisbee
    The benefits of playing "Frisbee" with a floatie.
  • A Tribute to Mothers
    Observations on the daily sacrifices of mothers who are tring to care for their children.
  • How to Have a Successful Yard Sale
    Preparation will go a long way toward earning money at your sale!
  • Youth Service and Cake Auction Turn Out to Be a "Sweet" Success!
    Evening worship on April 20, 2008, was conducted exclusively by the church's young adults. Read how everything turned out!
  • How to Live a Healthier, Happier Life!
    Tips from a woman who's been around the block a few times . . .
  • The Small-Town Grocery Store: an Economic Necessity
    The repercussions on a small rural town of not having a grocery store
  • One Of My Favorite Glamour Shots!
    This has to be one of the best shots I've seen of Ariana. She definitely gets her looks from me!
  • How to Create Your Own Homemade Liquid Potpourri
    Save money by making a personal room fragrance!
  • How to Be Your Own Best Friend
    Tips on how to celebrate your value as a unique human being.
  • Tiffy On School Days! LOL!
    Ariana took these spooky shots of her seven-year-old sister Tiffy. This is an occasion when red-eye turns out to be a GOOD thing. I crack up everytime I see these pics!
  • A Few Samples of Ariana's Glamour Shots
    My child does glamour shots of herself as a hobby. She might eventually employ herself by taking photographs of teen girls. Do you think she has talent?
  • Daddy's Little Girl
    A commentary on a possible consequence of fathers spending too much time at work at not enough time with their children.
  • Solaris
    A tribute to my guardian angel.
  • Late for Work!
    A silly poem about a secretary who makes it to the office against all odds!
  • Winter's Promise
    A poem about a winter storm and the promise of a coming spring.
  • The Encounter
    Dark forces turn a joyride into a nightmare!
  • Actual Reality Sunglasses
    Sillyness Overload!
  • The Fight for Blondes!
    A commentary on the social injustices that brunettes have inflicted on blondes.

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