Deb Pleasants
As a freelance writer and citizen journalist, I have written for both passion and pay. My two favorite types of writing are personal essays and journalism; however, I also enjoy writing flash fiction and poetry. My writing can be found on a variety of websites.
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I enjoy writing, listening to music, reading, camping, hiking, puzzles (crossword and jigsaw) and so much more,Motto
"Be the change you want to see in the world." --GandhiAffiliations
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Safe and Fun New Year's Eve Events in the Twin Cities Your Whole Family Can EnjoyLooking for a safe and fun way to celebrate New Year's Eve with your family. Check out some of these great events in the Twin Cities.
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A Father's Playground Plea: Save the Children from SandbursTaking steps now to remove sandbur plants from playground will save your children from excruciating pain.
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Urine: The Natural Way to Clean Your ClothesWhy spend a fortune sending your clothes the the dry cleaners when you can clean it yourself for free using a one of the best natural cleaners known--urine. -
17-Year Cicadas Are Now Swarming Across the Chicago AreaOn our recent trip to Chicago, we were greeted by a massive insect attack that it reminded me of the plagues from the Bible. -
Summer Reading Programs to the RescueSummer Reading Programs are a fun and rewarding way to encourage your child to read during the summer and best yet--they're free. -
TrappedA poem about the turbulent times of the 1960's; and a lasting friendship that emerged from it.
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The Last Temptation of CakeThe true story of an otherwise sane child who becomes so obsessed with cake that she loses all rational thought and turns into a devious cake thief. But will her brilliant idea backfire?
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Minneapolis Celebrates Juneteenth like No Place ElseFor the past 22 year Minneapolis has celebrated Juneteenth with music, food and activities that welcome people of all ethnicities. Perhaps that is why it now has one of the largest celebrations in the country.
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St. Paul, MN Ushers in Summer with Annual Grand Old Day CelebrationSt. Paul, MN residents are revving up for the largest 1-day festival in the Midwest.
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What I Learned from Working in the Science Museum of Minnesota's Race ExhibitFive important points everyone should know about race.
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WWJD-What Would Josephine Do?How would Josephine approach the Catholic church's attitude toward gays?
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What IfA mother talking to her son.
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SheDo you know what it feels like to be treated with suspicion because of your skin color?
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So Many YearsAn elderly couple's love still shines after so many years.
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Making it All Turn Out Just RightFlash Fiction: A short story of a son's unconditional love for his mother.
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Race Exhibit May Be Coming to a Museum Near YouExhibit uncovers the lies about race and why it was constructed. -
A Girl like Me: A Mirror to Self-Hatred in the Black CommunityTeen director Kiri Davis takes a harsh yet honest look at how many black teenage girls see themselves as ugly because of their skin color and hair. Then by repeating the famous doll experiment from 50 years ago,she shows this self-hate is evident even in preschoolers.
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My Virtual Journey to the Motherland: How DNA Helped Me to Reclaim My Stolen PastA PBS documentary leads to my own DNA search for my ancestral roots. -
"Crayons" - A Poem about Social ChangeCan a simple pack of cryaons change the world? You decide.
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The Wishing TreeMake a wish--maybe it will come true.