Demetria M. Keys
Author of The Replacements. Devoted wife, mother, mentor, friend, and grad student. Committed to the cross & GOD's creation. Feel free to visit my author's website at
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Walden University - Masters of Science Mental Health Candidate, 2012 Candidate; BA Poety - Columbia College; BS Christian Studies - Grand Canyon University.Interests
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2009 New Year's Resolution:My 2009 resolution is to not just be a professor of the Word, but a possessor of it. -
Little White (Lie) HouseA limerick based on the condition of the white house and the upcoming election.
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New Release: The Replacements by Demetria M. KeysJune 30, 2007 marked the publication of the short story "The Replacements." This is a must read for all young adults and adults who need to revert back to those childhood lessons that kept you so innocent and growing in integrity. -
The Complexity of a WomanThe power of a woman is reflected in many forms. Women can woo a man without saying a word. They can use intellect to contain the male ego and personality to capture his heart.
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Worst Date EverWhen I think of a worst date, I imagine some creepy guy with overwhelmingly greasy hair and a horrible stench arriving at my front door scratching himself…
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When Love Calls You HomeThere is something quite mysterious about the way love sneaks up on us...taking us captive.
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America's Next Top ModelBeauty must exude from within. For that which is within will always escape to the surface. -
RomanceOur bodies hold conversations that our mouths may never utter.
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WidowDue to a sudden disconnect, it is possible to be a married widow.
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Honoring Mother's Every DayI believe that Mother's Day should not be the only day in which we honor the women who endured the pangs of labor and hardships of motherhood.
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A College Graduate's Advice to Teen ParentsI decided that the best decision for me was to face the challenge head on…turn the tables on stereotypes by becoming a statistical anomaly.
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College Student Apartment Hunting in ChicagoAlthough you've successfully taken care of the bulk of everything you need to do to prepare for college; you realize that you still reside at home with your hippie parents and little brother who rummages through your panty drawer...
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Understanding Your Prescribed MedicationAs a past pharmacy technician, experience has shown that many medical mistakes occur because of the failure to ask questions on the part of the patient or the pharmacist's failure to offer further insight.
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I Am Big Brother Spy Software 9.1Though the internet provides us with a plethora of very helpful information, it also opens the door to a landfill of predators and inappropriate content.
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How Society Has Devoured the Ideal Alpha MaleFar be it for any man to cry in public…He'd just as soon dress in drag and parade through the streets of Chicago singing "I'm Every Woman."
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Size Does MatterYou've always heard people carrying on about how it's not the size that counts but you now find that they are sadly mistaken…have totally been led astray by the hype.
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Fighting for the Lives of Our ChildrenAt present, many of our school systems paint a picture where educators, while feeling deprived of simple provisions (monetary and otherwise); are giving up. -
The Right to BelieveOur society continuously places perversions and corruptible models in a positive limelight, while having a belief in God seems to go against the world replica.
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The Meaning Behind Spring FlowersFor me, spring is the romantic season. It exists as a time when subtle breezes whisper in the ears of once alienated lovers.
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Creating a Kid-Friendly Job ChartBecause my parents taught me valuable lessons about responsibility, at a young age; I feel obligated to pass this wisdom on to my children.
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A Newlywed's Guide to Lasting MarriagesThough no marriage is perfect, positive effort on the behalf of both parties can build a lasting foundation.
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Why the Lines of Communication in Relationships Remain BrokenRight now, I feel as though the book Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus; doesn't come close to my idea of the lasting barrier that separates men and women. -
The Mother PusherIf we don't raise our children, they will be fathered by the streets.
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No Extensions, No MakeupI am one of the prettiest girls in the world…Not because my skin is flawless or because of the length of my hair but because I finally recognize where true beauty lies.
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Dancing with the Stars and Society's PrioritiesDancing with the Stars exemplifies the current state of our nations priorities.
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Why Proactiv Skincare Solution is Not for EveryoneAs a past user of Proactiv skincare, I have had to look elsewhere for my miracle in a bottle.
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Cost-Effective WeddingsYou've dreamt of this day ever since you can remember and now he's finally popped the question. Excitement fills you to the brim and you are ready to tackle the initial planning phase. -
Raising the Children of a Workaholic DadCareful to not allow the boys to fall out of routine, my second job becomes Drill Sergeant Mom.
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Teaching Children Defense Without Compromising MoralityI look at my son David and see myself…the smaller child tortured by the bigger bullies. In some ways, I feel as if I've passed my childhood fears down to him.
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PC Gamers Meet the SimsHave you ever wished you could alter your reality with the touch of a button? How far does your imagination take you? Much like real life, The Sims Nightlife shows us ourselves in the PC world.
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One Rape Victim's Struggles with Feelings and FaultI was eighteen years old when I suffered the horrific ordeal associated with rape. I can't explain how deeply I was scarred, after being forced into sharing myself with someone I had absolutely no feelings for.
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Prayer & PoliticsThough it was never intended for the world to be in agreement at all times, the omission of prayer for the sake of saving face welcomes defeat.
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Is Our Relationship Ready for Cohabitation?In a world filled with indecisiveness and destruction, relationships are one thing that should not fall in this category.
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Columbia College ChicagoOne of the finest 4-year universities ever built, Columbia College Chicago helps broaden the horizons of each and everyone of its students.
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Your Best Life Now?: My Life Began, After Reading This BookWe are sometimes dealt hands which leave us thirsty for inspiration. Though many things can give us that extra boost, there are some things that take us on a road we have never before traveled.
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Valentines Day or Vantage Point: Tips for RomanceWith Valentines Day approaching, it's time to break out those items that give romance a chance.
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My Top 5 New Years ResolutionsOut with the old baggage in with the new blessings. God is a god of many possibilities. We should go into the New Year anticipating God's unmatched favor and fervor toward taking us to a whole new level in him.
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Parent or ParticipantComing from a very structured home, I find it hard to stomach; when parents say that they can't control their children.
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Education...The Equivalent to Faith...Self-love...SuccessImagine a world without believers. Now, imagine how far your accomplishments would reach, with no room for error. Because each new day births a chance to make a difference, we must live life walking in the footsteps of faith & self-love.