Carolyn Manley-Ferrera
I was born in Brooklyn, New York, the youngest of three children. I consider myself a world traveler and professional student. I say professional student because I started going back to school in the early 1980 s and have never finished. I am still learning new ideas.
When we came to Arizona I went back to college again and took a creative writing class as part of my curriculum. My family had always been insatiable readers and my Mother a great storyteller. Some of my writings are based on her tales. I started writing and have never looked back.
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When we came to Arizona I went back to college again and took a creative writing class as part of my curriculum. My family had always been insatiable readers and my Mother a great storyteller. Some of my writings are based on her tales. I started writing and have never looked back.
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COUPON QUEENWhen she is grocery shopping her physical demeanor changes. -
GROWING POTATOES in CONTAINERSGrowing potatoes without even trying. -
LETTERS to GRANDMALetters I wrote to my Grandmother, over my lifetime, who is now deceased.
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WHITE SHOESWhen to wear white shoes or not to wear white shoes, that's the question.
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How to Grow Amaryllis BulbsAfter the initial bloom I would repot the bulb hoping for it to rebloom the following year. It never happened. -
Bigfoot: Fact or FictionWhere is the evidence that Bigfoot exists?
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Growing TomatoesGrowing different varities of tomatoes. -
My Uninvited GuestsEvery day around 5:30 pm my uninvited guest shows up to eat. -
20122012 The year the world is supposed to end.
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SHOULD HERMAN CAIN RUN for PRESIDENT?Herman Cain should fess up and tell the truth.
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GROWING POTATOES in CONTAINERSI planted these potatoes in June. -
LUCKY'S NEW BEDMy husband and I got a kick out of how much he loved that bed. -
GROWING SWEET POTATOES in CONTAINERSYou can have great success growing sweet potatoes in pots. -
GROW POTATOES in CONTAINERSI cannot grow any root crops in my vegetable garden.
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WHAT'S the DIFFERENCE BETWEEN a CLIMBING ROSE & a RAMBLING ROSE?If you want to have roses all summer long, choose a climber
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PLANT MARIGOLDS in YOUR VEGETABLE GARDENMarigolds ward off many kinds of insects.
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THE WALLI said, "STOP THAT -- WHAT ARE YOU DOING?" You cannot imagine the argument that ensued through that window between her brother and I.
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MY INCREDIBLE FARTING DOGThe dog got his name Lucky, because my son said, "He was lucky to be alive".
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LETTERS to GRANDMAPatty has severed relations with our family.
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LETTERS to GRANDMAYou and Mom were so right about the baby.
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GASOLINE for MY CAR or HAY for OLD JENNYI told my husband if the price of gas gets any higher I'm going to hitch up old Jenny and take her to the store.
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LETTERS to GRANDMAThis will be my last letter from Europe. We are flying home next week.
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JAPAN'S EARTHQUAKE & TSUNEMICalifornia is bracing itself for the BIG one. It will come -- all the scientists say so.
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LETTERS to GRANDMAMom and I traveled south to Malaga. Grandma, you would love Spain. The people are honest and very friendly, much like the people of Ireland.
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LETTERS to GRANDMAI lost, I lost. No need to say anything else.
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My Earth Day Promise to the PlanetWhen I leave this earth I want my footprint to be almost invisible.
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LETTERS to GRANDMAYes, we saw The David in Florence and The Coliseum, St Peter's Basilica, and The Sistine Chapel in Rome.
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THE BULLYSince we lived in a predominantly Spanish speaking area, the children were subject to a Spanish culture with all the rules.
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SHOULD DONALD TRUMP RUN for PRESIDENT?We have had an actor, a law professor, ex governors, a haberdasher, Generals, and a peanut farmer. So why can't we have Trump?
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LETTERS to GRANDMAIt's a little cold here; Mom wants to go on to Italy. She has been very depressed here in Germany, so has Eileen. We will be going to Venice first. We will be in Italy for at least 3 to 4 weeks.
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LETTERS to GRANDMAWe've gone to Notre Dame church for Mass, the Louvre (was closed each time we went), the Eiffel Tower (Mom said $2.50 each was too much to charge and it wasn't worth it). Eileen and I liked it; you could see all of Paris from the top.
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LETTERS to GRANDMAI met the best looking, interesting, charming, educated man. He works on Wall Street. He owns a house in Great Neck. For the first time in my life, I think I am in love.
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WHAT'S BEHIND GLOBAL FLOODING?More than one million people are affected by severe flooding in Sri Lanka, Australia and Brazil.
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SUPER BOWL BEEF STEWA delicious robust dish for lunch or dinner.
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FLOODING in AUSTRALIA- BEGINNING of 2012?Ten people are confirmed dead and several dozen are missing in the worst flooding in Australian history.
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LETTERS to GRANDMAI like this house better because I have the whole upstairs. I painted my room a melon color. I know it sounds awful, but actually it looks very pretty.
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ARE WE in the BEGINNING of the END?Fish and birds dying around the world.
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LETTERS to GRANDMAEven though she only had a third grade education, she was an avid writer and loved receiving letters rather than phone calls. I must have written her hundreds of letters, and she saved them all.
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THE GOLDEN CHRISTMAS TREEI don't know when I fell asleep. I know I fell asleep with the glow of that tree on us. For some reason I knew everything would be okay.
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CHICKENSWhereas my Uncle saw pets, my Mother saw a food source.
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SICKTuesday, I had a 2:30 appointment with my doctor for something unrelated to this sickness. So I kept the scheduled appointment. I felt and looked like something out of "The Exorcist".
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THE CHRISTMAS MUGThe girl wrapped everything in old newspapers. When she came to the Christmas Mug, she very gently wrapped it in white tissue paper, put it in a plastic bag, and handed to me. I thought it odd, but I never said anything.
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CATSTHE CHAIN REACTION OF CAT SITTING
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CHANDLER FARMERS' MARKETLocal fresh produce. Seasonal produce and goods Organic and Non-Organic
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TUNA, CUCUMBER & TOMATO SALADHealthy and delicious low-fat alternative to high calorie salads..
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FRIED PLANTAINSDelicious and healthy substitute for potatoes
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I WANT TOA FOUR YEAR OLD IN CHURCH
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GRASSMy first summer in Phoenix, Arizona
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Quick Chicken CacciatoreQuick 30 minute dinner for up to six people.
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PEAR CUSTARDTHANKSGIVING DESSERT IDEA
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ConsequenceCome and experience 24 hours in jail, through the eyes of an alcoholic, in one of the toughest jails in America. The sheriff has a vacancy sign -- for you.
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KICK BOXEREveryone in the neighborhood knew her reputation, and the longer we attended ballet school, the more agile she became. She would spin and bob around her opponent like a Top.
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Baked Stuffed Mushrooms RecipeDelicious low-calorie alternative to a typically high-calorie appetizer.