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71A Lifelong Secret
Why write it now? I have resisted it for years. It is too complicated; I am not sure of the answers and never will be so why even ask the questions? The motivation that finally made me make the decision...
1 comment65Why I am Embarrassed to Teach English
WHY I AM SOMETIMES EMBARRASSED TO TEACH ENGLISH OK. First my credentials…I have taught English, writing and media for four colleges: State University of New York, Suffern; The Art Institute of...
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61Botox for Crows Feet - Do I Dare
Carole Nelson Receives Botox for Her Crows Feet” – I can see the headlines now - . it will give my audience something else to comment on besides how my hair looks and whether they like my glasses. The...
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61The Myth - Economic Recovery for 2009
The idea that there will be economic recovery for 2009 and we will all be singing “Happy Days are Here Again” is proving to be a myth. Unemployment is creeping up; jobless benefits for the long...
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65JUST MARRIED- FIRST FIGHT
My husband and I were just married, ten days to be exact. Last night we had our first fight. We have had disagreements before; we have lived together for more than six years, but this was a screamer....
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68Time Passes – now it’s swimsuits with skirts
It all started with a phone call from a friend. There was a pause in the telephone conversation. I didn't know how to respond. l did know intuitively that Linda, my friend of 25 years and I were experiencing...
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66Don't tell me I can't - A Testament to a Student’s Perseverance
Jayne Smith was a really special student; this is a testament to her perseverance. She was waiting for me before class began hugging her books close to her chest. “Can I talk to you Mrs. Nelson? I think I...
2 comments66Overachiever says who?
There is a word in the English language that irritates me. Ok it is a personal thing. Maybe you love it or at least it doesn’t offend you. The word is over achiever. My response is “says who?” The...
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67Goodbye to a lifelong friend. You're toast!
I am finally free of her! I can’t remember a time when Lindsey has not been with me. She is not part of my family; certainly, she is not a friend. However, she has played such an important part in my life...
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58Annie Annie Don't give up your sword. Fight your own battles.
Annie is is my five year old granddaughter. She has already captured hearts with her curly brown hair, huge blue eyes and dimples. She is very verbal and has an opinion on just about everything. She told her...
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