Angie

Angie

I am a married mother of 3, grandmother of 4, living in Ohio. I am a Christian and love the Lord, seeking to do His will in my life. A teacher by profession, an artist and writer by choice, I look forward to many years sharing my words with others.
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  • My Father Knows What's Best
    11/30/2011
    This poem is a villanelle about my relationship with God
  • Saying Goodbye
    11/29/2011
    This is a poem based on an image. The image? Holding our cat after he passed away. He is sorely missed.
  • Creativity and the Creator
    11/29/2011
    A look at the Creator of Creativity
  • Choosing to Live His Life
    11/28/2011
    A poem expressing the joys of "putting on Christ" and letting Him live through me.
  • Winter Haiku
    11/20/2011
    A Haiku about winter
  • Thank You, Lord, for the Missing Things
    11/8/2011
    A poem thanking God for the things that will not be in Heaven.
  • The Final Reward
    11/8/2011
    Twice in less than a day I was allowed to see the effect of something I did for another, and I love it.The Wedding Dress. In previous posts I talked about the difficulty of altering this dress, the fears of screwing it up, and what I learned about myself in the process. The end result: The bride was
  • How to Plan an Alternative to Trick-or-Treat Night
    11/1/2011
    In the wake of all the danger to trick-or-treaters in recent years, this article offers alternatives to the typical door-to-door visits.
  • Animal purses for children
    10/29/2011
    Last December, I made a "Hello Kitty" purse for my middle granddaughter (age 6 at the time). These are the steps I took to create it.1) I bought the purse ($2). The purse was actually an insulated lunch 'box', which means it was waterproof. This is a good thing for children's purses!
  • Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle
    10/17/2011
    This is an article about suggestions for stopping the worry cycle and getting freedom from worry.
  • That "I did it!" Feeling
    10/14/2011
    Yesterday, I placed the last stitch on the wedding dress I was altering. I had spent several days just looking at the thing and trying a, then b, then c, and then looking again, waiting for inspiriation. No it was not a simple sewing project. Then at some point, it clicked and everything came togeth
  • Halloween Costumes
    10/12/2011
    I have been making costumes for longer than I care to mention. I often made them for my children, and now make them for my grandchildren at times. There's nothing better than the feeling I get seeing a child's face when he or she has a hand-made, unique costume to show offI still have the Indian out
  • Help! I'm in over my head!
    10/10/2011
    Creativity may be my bag, but I'm in over my head!Someone asked me if I could alter her wedding dress. It saves her $300, but it is giving me nightmares. I have done many alterations before, including bridesmaid's dresses, but never an expensive wedding gown. I do not want to cut the dress or have t
  • The Ups and Downs of Caring for Someone with Dementia
    10/6/2011
    This article brings up some of the issues encountered when a parent has dementia and needs taken care of. It's intent is to educate and offer support to those in this stage of life.
  • Have you found your creative gene?
    10/6/2011
    When it comes to creativity, everyone has it in one way or another. I have it in the typical way. I write, paint, draw, crochet, knit, craft, and so on. I have a ton (according to the husband) of containers with crafting supplies and much more - everything to do with my multitude of interests as a c
  • See Me Hiding
    9/25/2011
    This is a poem that expresses the need to be a part of something around me - people connecting, conversing... Each line is four syllables.
  • Yes, Mom
    9/19/2011
    This is a very short story inspired by my mother-in-law who struggles with dementia.
  • Haiku: Him
    9/17/2011
    This is a Haiku about seeking God in the morning.
  • My Conversion:
    9/14/2011
    This article is a brief statement about my conversion experience and my walk with God.
  • Bible Verses that Inspire
    9/13/2011
    The Bible has many inspirational verses. Here you will find a few that this writer loves and why she loves them.
  • Gang Life
    9/6/2011
    This article covers the things gangs use to entice members and the reality of what they actually deliver. It shows why choosing gang life does not work in seeking to meet life's needs.
  • 9/11: Life Changes, But God Never Does
    8/30/2011
    9/11 had many consequences, and life was changed forever. Many found comfort in knowing that God is still in control and people can rise above.
  • A Look Below
    8/19/2011
    A double poem about seeing beneath the surface
  • A Faithful Friend
    8/12/2011
    A poem about pets and aging based on an image.
  • Arise Beauteous Light
    8/4/2011
    Tritina poem about the beauty of sunrise
  • A Villanelle: Can You See the One?
    7/14/2011
    This villanelle poem is about seeing God through the things He does rather than with our eyes.
  • God: It's All About the Relationship
    12/1/2010
    Christianity is about more than trying to keep commandments or rules. It's about an intimate, vital relationship with a living Lord.
  • What We Learn from Our Grandchildren
    11/23/2010
    This article discusses how grandchildren affect our lives by teaching us to laugh, cry and love even as they inspire us to be our best.
  • Tears Fall
    5/25/2010
    This prose is in response to losing another loved one to cancer.

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