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"When Cancer Strikes: A Personal Story of Hope""I might have thought '˜why me' during the trying times, the painful times. But what cancer taught me I could not have learned any other way."--Tara Case in her book When Cancer Strikes: A Personal Story of Hope- What's Your Story?Everybody has a story; unfortunately for many people, the one they tell the most is one of negativity, failure and disappointment.
- Hay There: Funny Halloween Personal StoriesHay there! Funny Halloween personal stories. A fun Halloween hay ride through the South.
- Funny Halloween Personal Stories: Touched by a Ghost!I don't really believe in ghosts. When I went to my uncle's wake, I never knew a secret could end up in a funny Halloween story.
- The Value of an MBA: My Personal StoryMany wonder if they should continue to pursue their education because education costs. In "The Value of an MBA: My Personal Story, I cover the changes that having an advanced degree has had on my life specifically.
- First Person Story: How I Will Plan My Next Family VacationMy family will be taking our first cruise over the summer. Here is how we will plan our trip.
- Personal Story: How I Found My Perfect Wedding DressMy personal journey to finding my dream wedding dress
First Person Story: How I Will Plan to Save for My Next Tech PurchaseYour next technology purchase doesn't have to break the bank. I paid for my new computer by recycling. In more ways than one.- First Person Story: How I Will Plan to Save for My Next Tech PurchaseCutting down on expenses and making extra money will help pay for my next tech purchase.
- First Person Story: How I’m Saving for My Next Tech PurchaseI’ve set my sights on a new computer with dual monitors. It's a reach but we have a money-saving plan.
- Why I Value Politicians’ Personal NarrativesCommentary on the value of politicians' personal backstories - and the effect of lies about the past.
- It was a Very Good Year: Dancing's Week Three Focuses on Telling Personal StoriesA review of Dancing With the Stars' Season Thirteen, Week Three competition show, aired Monday, October 3, 2011.
Personal Story: Having Mohs SurgeryMohs surgery may be difficult, but the end result is well worth the trouble.- Personal Story: Using Superglue to Easily Repair a Crack Near the Inner Laptop HingeIf you have noticed a crack near a hinge on your laptop computer, there is an easy fix for this common problem. Here is how I fixed the crack on the inside hinge of my laptop computer easily and without replacing the whole lid.
First Person Story: Our Ford Truck was the Best EverA truck's chief purpose is to haul and work. Our 1972 Ford truck did the job several times over through all kinds of weather.
My Favorite Fall Hobby: First Person StoryMy favorite fall hobby is watching the trees change color. So many areas are urban forest and I do not have to travel far to enjoy the beauty around me.- New Book ReleaseCreative, personal book of experiences from the worlds Natural Medicine and sport. Stories are designed to inspire and motivate.
- "House of Sand and Fog" Book/Film Discussion at the Wilmette TheatreOn Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 1:00 p.m., there will be a book/film discussion about the work "House of Sand and Fog."
- The Final CountdownMy observations about the last few hours before my wife and I become homeless
5 Ways to Get Your Article to StandoutHere are 5 tips on how to get your nonfiction article to standout and be noticed.- Personal Story: How a Healthier Lifestyle Changed MeTaking a Nutrition class changed my life. Here are some of the lifestyle changes I made to restore physical, emotional, mental and spiritual balance.
- What If I Get Sick? A Personal StoryIn 1994 my wife got sick. I faced a decision that millions of uninsured Americans face every day. Pay the rent and eat? Or take you to the doctor?
- Personal Stories: I Gave a Child Up for Adoption and Then Got Her BackI was overwhelmed - a mother of two at just 22 years of age. All I could think about was how I could take two children with me to go shopping. There's that seat in the front, but where does the other child go?
My Personal Story: I Placed My Baby for AdoptionHow I made the decision to give up my child for adoption in a closed adoption process. This was a painful decision and very hard to make. It was ultimately the right choice and today we have been reunited for 6 years.
Personal Stories: A Tweenage Holiday Movie MemoryGrowing up in a family with a small get-together tradition for Christmas, I was exposed to the large family get-together portrayed in "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation". The comparison between mine and theirs was striking.
A New Year a New LifestyleA simple coin toss changed our lives. The year my husband and I decided to semi-retire was a major life changing decision.- Living with Tricotillomania and Dermotillomania: My Personal StoryLiving with tricotillomania and dermotillomania is not easy to do. This is my personal story of living with these two diseases.
Connections After Death: Personal StoriesPersonal stories of those who have experienced suspected communication with others who have passed away.
From Atheist to Christian: A Personal StoryThis article discusses my conversion from an atheist to a Christian.- 9-11-2001'"Day of Terror'"Terrorists Attack U.S.'"A Personal StoryOn 9-11-2001 many lives changed. Where were you? What were you doing? None of us can ever forget. The day began as...
Wasted YouthJosh Stenson,a 21 year old man took his own life in a Las Vegas Hotel room.
A Young Voter's Personal Story About Voting RightsToday, Aug. 26, is the 90th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. The 19th Amendment was a huge step forward for American women and society as a whole, bringing us closer to the constitutional ideal of "all men are created equal."
Personal Story of the Contrast of a Slave Seeking Independence on Independence Daya bitter sweet tale of escape and the quest for independence- How to Give a Child Their Own Personal StoryInstructions on how to create a fairytale that will be exclusive to a child and ideas on how to make it into a personalized book.
- On Pain and Politics and Growth: A Personal StoryI muse about whether my being learning disabled has anything to do with my politics or beliefs
- Quick Q&A with Kev RoweA very brief Q&A with Kev Rowe, Musician/Producer/Writer - A buddy of mine on Facebook. Very talented musician!
- Protecting Our Kids from Predators: A Personal StoryIt's the one fear we all have. But when it hits home, it becomes personal.
- A Personal Story: How I Became a WriterFor some reason, a writing profession never entered my mind. I viewed it as more of a hobby or passion--not a career choice.
The Power of AffirmationA Personal Story of Empowerment through Words- Children Need a ChallengeEducation is not about league tables or exam results. It is about opening doors for people.
