Cleta
I m on Husband 2.0. I have 4 sons that I collectively call The Borg , 1 daughter and, at last count, 13 granddaughters and 7 grandsons, plus a few might-as-well-be grandkids. I also carry my own soapbox and often find myself expounding on one of my pet peeves.
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BA in English Composition and Language (University of North Texas), Assoc. of Applied Science in Computer Science (Amarillo College)Motto
I may not be able to dress myself, but I can sure fix a computer.
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Things I Cannot Do RightMore dark poetry
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Harsh WordsPoetry, again
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Musings of the WrittenA poem about the frustrations of a writer
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Reality DeconstructedA bit of introspection
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Empty YearsThis poem kept me away while it rattled around in my mind for about 2 hours one night until I finally got up and wrote it down.
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YesterdayThis is a totally self-indulgent rambling about one of my all-time favorite songs, "Yesterday," written by Lennon/McCartney and performed by The Beatles.
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SleepJust a bit of poetry from a night of insomnia.
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Antidepressants Helped Me when I Needed ItThis is an account of my personal experience with antidepressants.
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First Memories from a Child of the FiftiesThis is a story of some of my first memories.
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Representative Christine Johnson -- a Politician Who Lives Up to Her Own ValuesRepresentative Christine A Johnson is a Democratic Congressperson who lives life according to her own ideals.
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Systems CrashYet another of my tech support, geek, call center Christmas Carol parodies.
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We Wish You an Easy Phone CallYet another of my call center Christmas Carol parodies.
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I'm Dreaming of a Quiet EveningAnother of my techie/geek/call center Christmas parodies.
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The Twelve Days of Tech SupportAnother of my geek/tech support Christmas Carol parodies. I'm just putting the twelfth day verse on here. The rest is self-explanatory to anyone who knows the song.
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Little CPUAnother of my techie Christmas Carol parodies
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Tell Me Will the Phone Calls Ever End?This is one of my geeky/tech support/call center Christmas carol parodies.
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Standin' in the Unemployment Line (to the Tune of "Walking in a Winter Wonderland")Just a bit of tongue-in-cheek commentary on the state of the economy and unemployment.
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How to Organize an Embroider Project Quickly and CheaplyAs a lifelong crafter I have tried dozens of methods for organizing my project materials. This is the best I have devised for organizing a major cross-stitch embroider project. The one shown here is basically a 14x17 tapestry. -
Alternative Medicine Can and Does WorkAlternative medicine in the form of herbal medicines, massage therapy, chiropractic care, etc... has helped me and my family in many ways.
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Should We Have a Public Health Care Option?What health care reform and a public coverage option mean to me.
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The Best Dog in the WorldThis is a tribute to my Collie, Lady, who was my best childhood friend.
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Every Good Teacher Deserves FavorA flawlessly executed halloween prank is a thing of beauty.
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Farah Fawcett's Noble BequestFarah Fawcett left money and personal belongings to women's charities.
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Family Rules: How to Get Along with Your SiblingsGeneral rules for getting along with family members.
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STORMTIMEJust a little snippet of a memory from my childhood in the Texas Panhandle. A little poetic license is thrown in, but its basically accurate.
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MamaI wrote this poem late one night when I was being very introspective.
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Paul McCartney: Haiku for National Poetry MonthA tribute to my favorite celebrity, Paul McCartney, using titles from his songs. -
Kathy Ryan: Hero Par ExcellenceKathy Ryan lost her life trying to save an elderly neighbor. This is the story of her heroic endeavors and how her family and community are honoring her name.