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Being an Olympic Flag Bearer
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Cary Grant, Shirley Temple and Me: How I Came to Love the Movies
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After 20 Years in Healthcare, I Switched to the Legal Profession
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My Dog Had OsteosarcomaMy beautiful, brilliant, challenging and sweet rescued Akita started limping in early December. Three weeks later, I had her euthanized because of aggressive osteosarcoma - cancer of the bone.
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My Career in Law Enforcement as a Border Patrol AgentA snapshot into my journey into a career as a Border Patrol Agent. -
How My Cat Adopted Me at a PetSmart in Clearwater, FloridaIf you're looking for a clean, healthy and fully-vetted cat to rescue, don't pass up the opportunities at your local PetSmart. -
Peanuts to This!A moment in time for a 5th grade Romanian student who had not lived in America for more than a few months. He was assigned a report to write on George Washington, but mistakenly wrote about George Washington Carver - embarrassment ensues. -
Grandmother Patience Comes Easier Than Mom PatienceMaybe authentic patience comes with age after all. As a grandmother to four, I have way more patience that I did as a young mom. The difference in my patience level now compared to then is substantial. -
Life as an Unknown AuthorHere is a glimpse into my journey as an unknown, but published author. -
The Secret Life of TravelersWhile rushing through life on the road, a motorcycle traveler meets a dying man at a New Mexico campground. Despite the vivid memory and poignancy of this brief encounter, the traveler later wonders if he has learned anything at all from it. -
The Lessons of FaithThe King of the Dumb-Dumbs starts science and religion classes at the same time, and learns that only one of the two is good with wine. -
My First Trip to the Daytona 500While most fans at the Daytona 500 wanted to see Dale Earnhardt, Jr. give them a storybook ending after his father's death ten years earlier, Trever Bayne ended up giving them a different kind of story. And it's one that won't soon be forgotten. -
I Sell Gold?A personal essay that considers whether or not to part with a family heirloom of questionable personal value for some quick cash. -
Texas Stadium Implosion a Bittersweet SuccessIrving's Texas Stadium is no more, but viewing the implosion was an experience. -
My '80s ChildhoodTalk to any adult of any age, and they will probably give you the clichéd line, "When I was a kid..." While I don't believe my childhood was superior, here a few things that I LOVED about my youth. -
There's Always Room for MustardRight out of high school, I worked for about a year as a waitress. It was one of the hardest and best jobs I ever had. -
Personal Story: How I Beat Stage 3B Aggressive Breast CancerIn September of 2002, I was diagnosed with stage 3B aggressive breast cancer. I was determined to beat it and the following story tells how I did it. -
Post-Stroke Survival and Sad Little BluesI recently suffered from an unexpected stroke, luckily survived, but still have some serious Aphasia to deal with (including a tougher time reading and writing, even though I am a poet). -
My Encounter with BigfootA small group of naive and unsuspecting teens were sleeping after a long day of backpacking. Read about their encounter with Bigfoot. Yes, the Sasquatch. For real. -
Cutting Off the Christmas ChaosMy husband and I choose not to decorate or engage in what we call the "Christmas Chaos." Some of our family members feel our children are deprived of tradition because of it, but we don't see it that way.
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Remembering the 2006 World Cup FinalsThe 2006 France-Italy World Cup final was unforgettable - for the violence not the football. Why did Zinedine Zidane inexplicably assault Italian player Marco Materazzi?
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Day 16 of 2012 LA Marathon TrainingLooking back at the recovery run of 8 miles that I did with Team to End AIDS in preparation for the 2012 Los Angeles Marathon. This took place on February 11, 2012. -
A Celebration of Black History Month - a Humble FatherThis is the story of a man who quietly influenced his community, his family, and others whom he met.
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The Story of Minerva Roulhac: True Love Goes Beyond ColorThe true story of how my great-grandmother's love overcame prejudice in the segregated south.
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25 Cent BeerI'll never forget the night I went out and had 25 cent beer when I was a young art student in New York City. -
How I Survived Sexual AbuseThis is the story of how I survived childhood sexual abuse, and how it has affected my life. -
So LongThe death of a parent is a time of reckoning. We are called to readjust ourselves within our lives.
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Memories of St. Patrick's DayA tale of constructing leprechaun traps. -
How Did I Lose Track?Car accidents, speeding tickets,and a sprained ankle leave little track on a track record that has taken a beating.
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Leprechauns in the ClassroomPreschool teachers set out on St. Patrick’s with the plan of making it a magical day all the students would remember.
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Green for a DayA short story about St. Patrick's Day.
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Parkinson’s Disease: The Progressive Killer that Took My DaddyA sad story of how Parkinson's disease can claim the life of a loved one.
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McSorley's Old Ale House"We were here before you were born." says the slogan of McSorley's Ale House, located in New York City, and after being in business for over 156 years, that is a pretty safe statement.
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First Step into Adventure - the Wilderness Lodge LobbyMy son's reaction to entering the Wilderness Lodge Lobby at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
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Our LifeWho are we? How do we grow up? What were we doing at 16 years old?
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My Sweet Sarris MemoriesAmid reports of a fire this morning at Sarris Candies, I look back at the sweet memories I have of the iconic Canonsburg business.
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The BurialThis is a short story about a young girl dealing with her grief.
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Penn State's Take on Saint Patty's Day Now InappropriatePenn State celebrates it's own way with State Patty's Day. Every year it gets even crazier. But with the recent hard times, is it appropriate anymore?
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Electric Green HolidaySt. Patrick's Day and sketchy bottles of hair dye don't mix very well.
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Try My Grandmother's Sicilian Style LasagnaI grew up in the same house as my grandparents. They lived downstairs we lived upstairs. Both my mother and grandmother were great cooks and this sicilain style lasagna is as pleasing as the memories that go with it.
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Why Don't We Value the Cycle of Life?All of creation is valued equally in the cycle of life, and all of creation shares equally in acquiring a degree of physical immortality. Can we accept our non-dominant place in this infinite process of recycle, rebirth, and renewal?
