Carla M. Kirkland

Carla M. Kirkland

My life has been a plethora of various interests and occupations. My daughter and I are beginning a new chapter in our lives on a newly acquired ranch lease in northwest Arkansas. "Rock C Ranch" is God's way of keeping me in line!
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Western KY Univ. B.A., TX Tchg Cert; 12 hrs. graduate work

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Life is full of cow pies just ripe for steppin'!

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Country Stampede Line Dancers, Experimental Aircraft Association, Crossbrand Cowboy Church

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  • Top-Notch Hiring Choice: ADHD Adults
    This article is a tongue-in-cheek guideline, with serious undertones, for employers who are considering the hire of ADHD or ADD employees. This satirical letter is for employers everywhere, and the author is sure the adult ADHD population will relate.
  • Dancing Competitions and Exhibitions Now Taking Stage Nationwide
    ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" programming has inspired many small communities to hold their own dancing competitions, and this south central Kentucky community is one of them.
  • Tame Deer Are a Dilemma for Everyone
    Most animals exhibit expected behaviors. Domestic pets, for example, are expected to be human-conditioned. However, when wild animals become domesticated and then must survive in the wild, it is often a recipe for disaster.
  • Xenophobia
    If you treat others who are "different" as aliens, or if you have ever been treated as an "alien" due to narrow-mindedness, this is for you!
  • The Therapeutic Value of Line Dancing
    Line dancing is not just a passing craze; it's a healthy, therapeutic and social and interactive pastime that can easily become addictive.
  • Line Dancing as Fun Therapy: Get in Line!
    Line dancing is an easily learned pasttime that is adaptable to various ages and abilities. The cost involved is very minimal. But be careful -- it is absolutely addictive!
  • Movie Review: 3:10 To Yuma
    This western is a remake of an older western version with more 21st century graphic blood and gore. This review offers only hints of the movie content in order to keep a potential viewer in suspense.
  • Car Review: The Dodge Dakota - Thrice is Nice
    The author offers an objective review of Dodge's mid-sized Dakota pick-up truck. Having owned three of this very model, this objectivity may be spun with a twinge of subjectivity, but it is nevertheless an honest review.
  • Sisters
    Although poetry is often based on personal experience, many of us share common feelings and common bonds in which we relate to other people. I feel that this is one such poem.
  • Chromotography: A Scientific and Fun Way to Mix Ink and Clothing!
    Although written for GT students, this plan is adaptable for all abilities. Students must creatively problem solve and write. They will emerge with a finished, tangible product that visually illustrates fluid dispersion, such as the process in crime scene investigations.
  • A South Central Kentucky Gem: Orville's
    One of the few benefits of residing a small, rural town is access to a tasty, successful "Mom and Pop" restaurant. Although a bit obscure in its Campbellsville, Kentucky, location, Orville's is a fine testament to such an acclaim.
  • The Happy Monkey in Campbellsville, KY: An Experience, Not Just a Store
    The Happy Monkey is a truly unique country store, near a heavy traffic lake area, that is well worth the visit. Time spent stopping in for a soft drink or fishing supplies is made even more pleasant by the camaraderie offered by the proprietors.
  • Where You Are: A Tribute to Those Loved Ones Who Have Gone on Ahead
    Written as a memorial to a favorite aunt who died two years ago, this poem gives me strength and courage to carry on after losing any loved one. Hence, I would like to share it.
  • English: America's Official Language?
    English is considered America's primary language, although federal guidelines mandate that provisions are made to second language learners. This article is a satire regarding America's "core" language's dialects.
  • A Small Town Open Air Theatre like Mine: Farming or Performing?
    The location of my small property has taught me much about researching location before buying a home. This anecdote is a tongue-in-cheek tale of performing day to day duties with an audience of passers by, and is presented as a theatre review..

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