W. Diane Van Zwol -Promoting love poets and poetry
LOVE 2000 AD, as a poetry project, became my passion at the turn of the century. I registered AMAZON ART REPRODUCTIONS for the publication of love poetry, in conjunction with artwork and photography. Horizons are stepping stones for new horizons.
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R.N. (retired), B.A. (Honors) in Religious Studies, M.A.in Philosophy, Certified Counselor, Certified Web DesignerInterests
love poetry, artwork, photography, freelance writing, counseling, cycling, children s stories, short stories, flash fictionMotto
Love has a multiplicity, complexity and diversity of expression.
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Easter:Why should we celebrate Easter?
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A Villanelle:Love is a mystery to us. We look for love, not knowing where to find it, while it is all around us. Where does it come from? 'Is love something that's from up above?'
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A Christmas PoemAn overview of the celebration of Christmas
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Sacrificial Love and ScapegoatsPeter, the writer and Paul, the love poet, discuss the scapegoat phenomenon as the sun rises.
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Integrity, Truth, Respect and Love:Peter, the writer and Paul, the love poet focus on the topic of original sin.
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The Writer's Quest, Satisfaction, Completion and Perfection:Peter, the writer, talks to Paul, the love poet, about some of the frustration encountered, as others interupt him, when he is attempting to write.
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Love and Its Mystery:Peter, the writer, and Paul, the love poet, explore the mystery pertaining to the revelation of love.
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A Forever Moment:Love is that forever moment that happens sometime.
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Love is the Gentle Side of Man:Peter, the writer and Paul, the love poet discuss the Achille's heel phenomenon in relation to love and non-love.
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The RosebudThis love poem reflects thoughts emerging from the gentler side of a man, who recognizes the senselessness of war.
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Love, the Con Artist and the Scam Artist:Peter, the writer, and Paul, the love poet, dialogue about love and pseudo-love, as it pertains to con artists and scam artists.
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A Rose Says "I Love You"The eternal rose lives on and conveys a message of love.
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As Long as There Are RosesA tall, lanky man tosses a long-stemmed red rose from an ancient, arched, stone bridge, into the water of a river, knowing that somehow, it will wend its way to his love.
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WavesThis poetry depicts the eternal waves of life and love.
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A Rose PetalRose petals cross the waters of time and eternity.
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Eternity's MirrorA reflection about love, as perceived in eternity's mirror.
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Love Poets and the Use of Pen Names:Peter the writer and Paul the love poet, converse about pen names, with their regular eavesdroppers still nibbling away at tidbits of knowledge.
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Creative Love Poetry:Peter the writer and Paul the love poet, enjoy a walk and another discourse, as some curious strangers listen in on their dialogue about creative love poetry.
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I Love You:The timeless words, "I love you," as depicted in the blossoming of a rose.
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A Rose:Sayings about roses, from unknown authors...written on a t-shirt.
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What's This Thing Called Passion?Peter the writer and Paul the poet engage in a deep conversation about the meaning of passion and compassion, as it relates to what they do and love.
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The Love Poet's Integrity:Enjoy eavesdropping for a moment, as Paul, a love poet and Peter, a freelance writer, meet once again and discuss the concept of a traveling minstrel, a medieval love poet.
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Father's DayFather's Day calls for a special celebration everywhere!
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Sledgehammers:The sounds around us, cause us to focus on the destructive, negative realities that can destroy our world. When we learn to surpass those aspects of life and really see our world, there is love. Love knots bind us and our world back together.
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Love is Secure:Two elderly gentlemen discuss love poets and decide that love poets are not crazy, but they may be crazy-in-love, like everyone else at times.
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Well Blue, I Have Finally Found You:A story about a blue dragonfly, as he becomes of age and begins a new world of discovery.
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The Wise Old Owl:The children's poem "The Wise Old Owl" leads into a discussion on defining community as freelance writers.
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The Love Poet, the Writer and PhilanthropyTwo elderly, gray haired gentlemen discuss philanthropy, as it pertains to love poets.
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The Writer, Poet and Love Poet as MysticsMystical experiences can happen to anyone, at any time. Does the writer who is a mystic, see and write any differently, than a person who is a poet or a love poet?
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The Other MotherAs we celebrate Mother's Day, the other mother's role is recognized also.
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Summer Romance in Thunder Bay, Northwestern OntarioA mystical, poetic voice emerges when one envisions artwork, with romance and travel.
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Challenge the Poet in You:Poetential is not a word that we are familiar with, even though everyone has the innate potential to become a poet, even a love poet.
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The Love Poet:The love poet who is penning love poetry, may arouse needless fear, in his or her community.
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Examining the Angst of the Love Poet:Angst is depicted in terms of increased anxiety, foreboding apprehension and anticipated insecurity, often related to things like pain, suffering and sorrow. A feeling of torment, comparable to the angst of Christ, suffering and dying on the cross...
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Father's Day Poems:To fathers of creativity everywhere, Happy Father's Day!
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May I Look Deeper in Your Soul?Love poetry, as a moment of reflection, in a garden. -
Romantic Hideouts:Find a romantic hideout in Canada!
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Father's Day Poems:Father's Day always invites in depth reflections about fathers.
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National Poetry Month: Challenge of the DaySpring is a time for celebration, even as spring still wrestles with winter. Love is the sender of the thought of spring. -
The Terry Fox LegendThis piece of poetry was written in memory of Terrance Stanley Fox, July 28, 1958-June 28, 1981.
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Meditate on the Miracle of New Life: Think SpringSpring has arrived. Spring causes us to meditate on the miracle of new life. -
Playing with Words in Love PoetryPlaying with words in love poetry or developing the art of brainstorming, can lead to writing effective love poetry.
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Mother's Day 2009: Happy Mother's DayThis letter is written for those who cannot celebrate Mother's Day with their mothers, because for one reason or another, their mothers are absent. -
Mother's Day 2009: Mother's DayListen to the voices of happy children, as they prepare to celebrate Mother's Day.
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Mother's Day 2009: Mother's Day PoemsOne of the miracles of life, is the reality that even amidst the storms of life, there are still mothers.
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Mother's Day 2009:For Mother's Day 2009, here is a tribute to those dedicated women, who have been 'other' mothers to children everywhere, over the course of history.
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Mother's Day 2009:Mother's Day is celebrated all around the world. In 2009 AD, there is a global economic crisis. One might ask if mother's love offers a diffent basis for the economy of the world?
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Easter Poems:As dawn breaks around the world, on Easter morning, Christians everywhere celebrate the joy of the Resurrection. "He is risen!"
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St. Patrick's Day PoemsAccording to Irish legend, St. Patrick lived from 385-461 AD. He loved Ireland and was instumental in bringing Christianity to Ireland. He is recognized as their Patron Saint. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated around the world, on March 17th. -
Claim the Quiet PeaceIn a world that is often filled with pain and suffering, we can take a moment and claim the quiet peace...
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Love that MomentMoments slip by and we may not pay any attention to them, remember them or treasure them. Each one in itself is unique; each one is important. Enjoy, treasure and love those moments in time!
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The Economy of Love:This article offers a message of hope for Valentine's Day, February 14th, 2009 AD, based on the economy of love.
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Black History Month Poems:Black history month celebrates life, in the fullness of love and its full color spectrum! -
The Definition of a Poet:This article is written in response to two specific questions. The first asks what criterion defines a poet. The second queries how rhyme is related to that definition.
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Valentine's Day Very Short Love Poem Contest:Cupid's arrow touches the hearts of lovers with pure, erotic passion on Valentine's Day. -
A White Orchid:Momentary reflections by a Canadian love poet.
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Cuddly Cupid:Cupid plays the role of 'the messenger of erotic and passionate love', on Valentine's Day.
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The Balm of GileadCreating a new acrostic is a challenge. GILEAD brings the concept of acrostics, advertising and healing into our electronic era.
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Love Poets Are Peculiar People:Take a stroll down Poetry Lane and see if there are any peculiar love poets around. -
Make a Difference, Love PoetThis poem shows how love poets can make a difference!
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Happy New Year:This acrostic poetry conveys a simple message to everyone who believes in the power of prayer.
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Variety is the Spice of Life:"Variety is the spice of life." Seasoning, in moderation, is wonderfully tantalizing. In excess, it can be lethal. Building and maintaining can be perceived in the same way.
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A New Global Tabula RasaThe New Year brings a clean slate, a new global tabula rasa. What will we do with it? Love is an ideal for all of humankind to strive for, in the year 2009 AD. -
Thinking, Feeling and Acting:You have a whole collection of other people in your life. Your current relationships may be positive or negative. Understanding how people think, feel or act is one of the keys to maintaining effective relationships.
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An Attitude of Mutual Respect:Relationships have to be built and maintained in families, groups and communities but group dynamics can be very complex.
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The Open Door:No one is a perfect person, but everyone can try to build and maintain relationships with others, by allowing room for imperfection.
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On Building and Maintaining Relationships with OthersBuilding and maintaining good relationships with others is important. This article discusses relationships with different types of people.
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Balancing Your Joy and Sorrow During the Holiday Season:The holiday season can be difficult for many people. Learning to balance your joy and sorrow is important. Remember that God gives us a double portion of joy.
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How Mrs. Santa Can Stay Healthy During the Holiday Season:Mrs. Santa is often so busy taking care of everyone else during the holiday season, that she does not have time to take care of her own health. This article contains health-oriented tips for women. -
On Chance: The Old Year Ends as the New Year Begins (2008-2009 AD)"Chance favors only the prepared mind." These words by Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) reflect his understanding of opportunity.
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The Tough Love Road:Taking a stand on "tough love" is often a higher act of love by parents, even though saying "No!" to children is not always easy.
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Horizons Are Stepping Stones to New Horizons:This poem compares the end of an old year and the beginning of a new year to changing horizons, like stepping stones, where love is realized..
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Critique Extraordinaire:Writers of love poetry and prose have to deal with criticism and literary criticism. This article offers some positive and constructive directives on how to deal with criticism and literary criticism.
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The Playground of the MindAn astute child might ask, "Did Santa Claus evolve or was he created?" This article depicts the early origins of Santa, as he is known to the western world, using a caricature by Thomas Nast and a poem written by Clement Clarke Moore.
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A Dozen Inexpensive Ways to Say Merry Christmas"Merry Christmas" is a traditional Christmas greeting, which is in a state of transition. Here are a dozen inexpensive ways to say "Merry Christmas", based upon the Christian principle of love. -
The Pleasure Principle:Who is credible, accountable and responsible? Integrity is vital to maintaining credibility. The pleasure principle versus a reverse pleasure principle.
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Mary:This free verse poetry portrays Mary as a woman-in-waiting, with her husband Joseph and the event of the birth of Jesus, in Bethlehem, amidst the turmoil of their era.
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Your Biggest New Year's Resolution and 5 Ways to Keep It:Love poets have the unique ability of being able to communicate love to the world. The article focuses on my New Year's resolution to promote the cause of love poets and love poetry.
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To Know a Thief is to Educate HimThis article focuses on the possibility of educating or re-educating a thief, so that his pattern of behavior becomes more socially acceptable.
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Crisis Counseling:Crisis counseling is always a matter of urgency. This article focuses on what a crisis really is, what happens in crisis counseling and when one needs to seek a crisis counselor.
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The Art of Effective Counseling:Efective counseling is an art. This article is directed towards those who want some basic information about counseling as a career.
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Dealing with a Family Crisis During the Holiday SeasonMost families will experience a major or minor family crisis at some time. This article gives some tips on dealing with a family crisis, particularly during the holiday season.
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What Sky is ThisWhen a person really looks at the sky, it becomes increasingly apparent that it is a gift that has been given to us.
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Calling All Love Poets to Unite:Love poets have the ability to bring change into the world. Love poetry can help to heal the hearts, minds and lives of others. -
Personal Christmas Stories: What Do the Holidays Mean to You?During the early post World War ll years, many families knew economic hardship, but the true Spirit of Christmas still reigned, in the hearts and minds of children..
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This Year's Must Have Christmas Gift:This year's must have Christmas gift is Love. This article discusses both of those issues, in the light of the real meaning of Christmas. Love is personified by the birth of Jesus Christ.
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Christmas Poem:Christmas portrays love at its finest, as family and friends gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
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Is College Always the Best Option for Baby BoomersMany baby boomers will be considering going to college in the next few years. Is this the best option?
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A Good Thing:A good introduction is essential for a children's story, but it is the hook that entices them to read further. This article offers four scenarios for children's stories, appropriate for children age eight to twelve, particulary boys.
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On Remembrance DayA message of love and hope for those who seek solace.
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Decorating the Entranceway to Your Home for the HolidaysDecorating the entranceway to your home, for the holiday season, is an art!
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Best Bible Verses for a Christmas Card:This article tells the story of the birth of Jesus in Bible verses.
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Christmas Card Quotes:Everyone loves the old and new Christmas card quotes.
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A Thanksgiving Poem:A prayer for Thanksgiving Day
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The Jeopardy of the Moment:This article discusses many different reasons why writers write. "The moment is in jeopardy and has to be captured in writing," is just one of them.
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On Promises:This article ask what a promise is but also looks at promise keeping and promise breaking, realistically.
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The Gray Moth Predator:A child finds gray moths and is very frightened by them, until her sister and a new friend reveal the mystery of the codling moth.
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To Know a Thief is to Love HimKnowing the modus operandi of a thief, helps to identify him. We are also called to love the thief but hate the thievery, even as Jesus Chist forgave.
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To Know a Thief is to Catch HimIt is often extremely difficult to catch a thief. When we compare different kinds of thieves, it becomes increasingly evident that if we know what kind of a thief we are dealing with, we may be able to catch them.
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Parenting Teens Who Lie and StealSubstitute parenting presents a serious challenge, when a teen lies and steals, in conjunction with the use of marijuana and alcohol. This article contains five valuable tips with respect to effecting a resolution.
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Tempered in Time:Sometimes everyone else seems to be perfect. This article examines how we can bring about positive changes in our own lives.
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The Infinite HorizonGuidelines for authors who are just beginning to publish articles on the internet
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A Stone CarverEstablishing credibility as an author on the internet, involves readership, compatibility, designated and defined works, delight and destination. This has not been carved in stone, yet!
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Preview of the Third Presidential DebateThree major issues of primary concern in this debate will be the critical American economy, the dynamics of defense spending and the ongoing energy crisis. These are all linked together, in the larger picture.
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Political Limerick Contest: Pro Obama/Biden or Anti McCain/PalinA new limerick for the political sea of election turmoil
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The Ghost of Halloween PastTwo children encounter the ghost of Halloween past
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BloggingThis article answers some basic questions about blogs and blogging.
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Halloween Contest: RecipesA fast, fun and heart healthy dessert for families celebrating Halloween
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A One Penny MiracleSimple and effective tips on how to save your pennies! Pennies do count!
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Thirteen MinutesReflections on Yves Rossy's flight over the English Channel September 26, 2008
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Halloween PoemsA typical Halloween for families
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Economy on Tap for Vice Presidential DebateWith a vice presidential debate on tap, the United States is confronted with a number of critical issues.
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Tips for Parents when Talking to Their Tweens/Teens About Relationships with Their FriendsParents often have difficulty talking to their tweens/teens about relationships with their friends. These are some tips to help parents to talk to tweens/teens about relationships with their friends.
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Opening New HorizonsThis article offers some guidelines, designed to will help poets to succeed when writing poetry.
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Opportunity Knocks - Twenty Trivia Questions for FamiliesThis set of twenty trivia questions is designed to introduce some fact, fiction, folklore, fantasy and fun into a family Christmas.
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Tips for Talking to Your Parents About Relationships with Your FriendsTen tips for tweens and teens on how to talk to parents, about relationships with their friends
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How to Save on Thanksgiving GroceriesThis article is designed to help anyone who is financially strapped, to save money when buying groceries for Thanksgiving.
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Pumpkins, Corn Stalks and ScarecrowsAutumn is upon us! Halloween and Thanksgiving are just about here too!
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Tips for Families Who Don't Celebrate ChristmasUnderstanding the true Spirit of Christmas
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The Seasons of Political HaikuHaiku - Pro Obama/Biden, Pro McCain/Palin and Independent Or Third Party Candidate