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Remember Lane Kiffin’s 2 rules when overcoming bullying

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Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bullying victim of bullying 24 hour rule 2 second rule Lane Kiffin Vols paper trail document bully victim

If you or someone you care about is a victim of bullying, it can be hard to overcome the memories. There can be a temptation to deliberate on the negativity of those past events to the point that you feel enervat...

Read 12 Bully-Free Tips Plus Related Tales

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bully bullies bullying self mentor bully free conflict resolution debbie dunn

Read the 12 tips for dealing with bullies plus other stories that reinforce these skills by Conflict Resolution Specialist & Professional Storyteller Debbie Dunn.

Tip #12 of 12 – Self-Mentor Rather Than Getting Revenge Is The Best Way To Deal With Bullies

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bully self mentor chain of pain victim victimizer cycle stress

Bullying usually perpetuates a chain of pain of bullying back or bullying others. Instead of getting revenge, self-mentor. Find ways and activities to make yourself feel better as this too helps you to NOT become...

Tip #11 of 12 – Divide And Conquer Is Best Method For Dealing With #Bullies And That Mob Mentality

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bully divide and conquer mob mentality psychological warfare self mentor

Divide and conquer by interacting with bullies one-on-one at a calm moment. As a group, that mob mentality takes over and they become overly aggressive. Making connections with each one individually helps you NOT...

Tip #10 of 12 – Practice Your Social Skills To Avoid Being A Target For Bullies

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bully etiquette good manners social skills bad manners

Learning good social skills is not just vital to having healthy interactions with people all through your life, it also helps you to NOT become a target for a potential bully.

Tip #9 of 12 – Practice Good Hygiene To Avoid Being A Target For Bullies

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bully victim puberty hygiene body odor

Using good hygiene is not just important for general good health and well-being, it also helps you to NOT become a target for a potential bully.

Tip #8 of 12 – Tell An Adult You’re Being Bullied To Avoid Being A Continual Target For Bullies

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bully victim tattling snitching responsible reporting

Bullies are counting on the fact that you either won’t be believed or that you won’t have the courage to report that you are a victim of bullying. Telling an adult who you trust helps you to NOT become a cont...

Tip #7 of 12 – Practice Your Talents And Skills To Avoid Being A Target For Bullies

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bully victim talents skills inherent value

Practicing your talents and skills are not only an important way to enrich your life, it also helps you to NOT become a target for a potential bully.

Tip #6 of 12 – Spend Time With Friends To Avoid Being A Target For Bullies

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bully golden rule friend ally loner victim perpetrator

Having friends feels good as it gives you allies and a support system. Being a good friend enriches your life even more. Having friends and being a good friend also helps you to NOT become a target for a potentia...

Tip #5 of 12 – Save Your Tears For A Safe Place To Avoid Being A Target For Bullies

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bully fight or flight instinct crying tears formic acid

Crying and venting sometimes feel necessary in order to release negative feelings; however, it is important that your child not allow a bully to witness those tears. Finding a private place to cry helps you to NO...

Tip #4 of 12 – Practice Deep Breathing To Avoid Being A Target For Bullies

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bully diaphragm breathe breath deep breathing victim

Remembering to take deep, calming breaths is not only good for your health, it also helps you to NOT become a target for a potential bully.

Tip #3 of 12 – Smile And Laugh To Avoid Being A Target For Bullies

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bully victim smile laugh sense of humor

Smiling at others and displaying a good sense of humor is not just a sign of being a friendly person, it also has two other benefits: it is good for your mental health and it also helps you to NOT become a target...

Tip #2 of 12 – Use Good Eye Contact To Avoid Being A Target For Bullies

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bully victim eye contact easy target stare

There are multiple benefits to making good eye-contact with others. It demonstrates active listening. It allows you to make personal connections with others one-on-one or when giving a speech. It also helps you N...

Tip #1 of 12 – Use Good Posture To Avoid Being A Target For Bullies

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bully victim slump good posture osteoporosis

Using good posture is not just good for your health, it also helps you NOT become a target for a potential bully.

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Stories connected with Being Bully Free

Costume Slideshow for Play Called "No Bullies In The Kingdom"

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bully be bully free bullying victim bullies

See the costumes and play description for the Be Bully Free play called "No Bullies In The Kingdom" performed at Bowman Elementary School in Carroll Co., GA on 8-21-2009. It was narrated and directed by Professio...

Story Slideshow: Grandmother Frog’s Magic Bully Buster Song

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bully victim bully buster bullying bullied

Fuzzy Rabbit uses the four steps of Grandmother Frog’s “Magic Bully Buster Song” to no longer be a victim of Fancy Fox’s bullying: using good posture, making eye contact, smiling with confidence, and taki...

What Happened To Bully Lion?

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bully chain of pain victim bullying bullied

After Lion got expelled from their forest for being a bully, Tiger kept hoping that his former friend had decided to give up his bullying ways now that he lives in a new forest. Super Spy Squirrel is sent on a sp...

Lion and Tiger Bully Ruby Raccoon

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bully bullying bullied bullies hurts my feelings

Lion and Tiger punch Ruby Raccoon in the stomach almost every day. She cries each and every time. With the help of her big brother and some Balloon Kids, Ruby finds a way to make Lion and Tiger never bully her ag...

JoJo And The Three Bully B’s

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bully bullying bullies bully dance victim

Fourth-grader JoJo has become the victim of bullying by the sixth-grade gang known as the Bully B’s: Bob, Bo, and Bill. JoJo’s mission is to discover a way to deal with them in a positive manner before they d...

Be Bully Free Elementary School Assembly – Wiki Spaces

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: reduce school absenteeism bully bully free be bully free bullies victims bullying school assembly debbie dunn professional storyteller

Discover a Bully Free Program Guaranteed to Help Reduce School Absenteeism and the Negative Effects of Bullying by Professional Storyteller Debbie Dunn

Be Bully Free Elementary School Assembly – Ask DJ Lyons

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: reduce school absenteeism bully bully free be bully free bullies victims bullying school assembly debbie dunn professional storyteller

Discover a Bully Free Program Guaranteed to Help Reduce School Absenteeism and the Negative Effects of Bullying by Professional Storyteller Debbie Dunn

Be Bully Free Elementary School Assembly by Debbie Dunn

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: reduce school absenteeism bully bully free be bully free bullies victims bullying school assembly debbie dunn professional storyteller

Discover a Bully Free Program Guaranteed to Help Reduce School Absenteeism and the Negative Effects of Bullying by Professional Storyteller Debbie Dunn

Slideshow - Animal Intervention With 2 Bullies

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bully intervention bully-free bullying powerful talents and skills bullied

An Animal Intervention with 2 Bullies: Tiger and Lion. Doug Raccoon and the other forest animals state, “Stop being a bully or leave our forest forever.” Tiger agreed to stop. Lion refused. Discussion Questio...

Who fears the Big Bully Wolf? T-Shirt by Lioness_Graphics

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bully victim little pig passive aggressive assertive big bad wolf

Which little pig are you when confronted by a mean, big bully wolf? The passive pig who lives in a fragile house made of straw, the aggressive pig who lives in the seemingly more solid but still weak-structured w...

Slideshow – Coyote Is Saved From The Hunters

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bully hunter’s snare trap rescue party apologized grateful hunters

Coyote gets caught in a hunter’s snare. Thanks to his apologizing for being a bully, the animals are willing to organize a rescue party before 2 hunters can sell him for money. Discussion Questions Follow.

Another Bully Buster Song on YouTube

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bully bullies victim witness abuse scared be bully free bullying wisdom debbie dunn professional storyteller

A song aimed to let bullies know it is NOT okay to bully, teach witnesses what to do should they see a bully bullying, and tricks that victims should utilize to help them become bully free. (This song is sung to ...

Slideshow – Bully Chain Of Pain (Act 4 of 7)

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bullies bullying chain of pain bully I Messages

At a meeting, the animals discuss the Bully Chain of Pain. The boys and girls work out their conflict. A plan is discussed to teach Coyote it is NOT okay to be a bully. I Messages and other techniques are taught ...

Slideshow – Carl Coyote Becomes A Bully

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bullies bullying victim bully chain of pain

Carl Coyote was feelings so flat and deflated from being bullied regularly by Lion and Tiger. Sadly, he decided the only way to feel puffed-up and inflated was to become a bully himself. Watch what happens when h...

Lion & Tiger Bully Carl Coyote (Act 2 of 7 of “Be Bully Free” Program by Debbie Dunn)

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bullies bully hero friendship hit kick push be bully free bullying bullied calling names name-calling friend debbie dunn professional storyteller super spy

Lion and Tiger bully Carl Coyote on a regular basis. Some of the forest animals find out and offer Coyote their friendship. That made Coyote feel a little better. Unfortunately, he knows Lion and Tiger plan to bu...

Slideshow – Lion And Tiger Bully Carl Coyote

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bullies super spy bullying victim bully

Slideshow - My Bully Buster Song

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bully don’t slump smile and breathe stand up straight eye contact

Lyrics to my Bully Buster Song: Stand up straight, Baby, don’t you slump. Look ‘em in the eyes, Baby, not at your feet. Smile and breathe, Smile and breathe, Smile, Baby, Smile, Baby, smile and breathe! (Sing...

My Bully Buster Song

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bully don’t slump smile breathe stand up straight eye contact bully buster

Lyrics to my Bully Buster Song: Stand up straight, Baby, don't you slump. Look 'em in the eyes, Baby, not at your feet. Smile and breathe, Smile and breathe, Smile, Baby, Smile, Baby, smile and breathe! (Sing to ...

Video - Carl Coyote Saves The Day

About Me | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bullies forest fire lit cigarette save the day super spy

A man dropped a cigarette underneath a tree, the home of the bees, crows, and squirrels. Can Super Spy Squirrel find an animal big enough to stop the fire before it transforms into a forest fire? Five discussion ...

Carl Coyote Saves The Day

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Slideshow - Carl Coyote Saves The Day

Being Bully Free | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: bullies forest fire lit cigarette save the day super spy

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Tales about Classroom Management, Discipline, and Rules

Improve Your Teacher-Student Interactions

Classroom Management | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: fight or flight thought waves dance student behavior teacher-student interactions

Do you have some students who frequently misbehave? Do you want to improve your interactions with those students? This story demonstrates that you simply need to change the radio frequency you are broadcasting an...

Positive and Negative Consequences for Classroom Behavior Choices

Classroom Management | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: classroom management behavior clipboard positive consequences negative consequences classroom rules

An explanation of Positive Consequences for Good Classroom Behavior and Negative Consequences for Bad Classroom Behavior that help create a peaceful classroom environment.

Three Essential Classroom Rules for Any Grade

Classroom Management | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: conflict resolution i messages classroom rules rules classroom behavior

What are the three essential classroom rules that will work for any grade level? Read full descriptions of how to teach and enforce these rules in this article to help create a more peaceful classroom environment.

Develop Students' Conflict Resolution Skills: Advice for Middle and Secondary School Teachers

Classroom Management | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: conflict resolution i messages passive aggressive assertive

What advice would you offer to middle or high school teachers who are trying to develop their students' conflict resolution skills? What have you learned about conflict resolution through your experience that has...

Teaching Conflict Resolution to Teens vs. Children

Classroom Management | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: conflict resolution newtons third law of motion win win outcome win lose outcome lose lose outcome

How does teaching conflict resolution to teens differ from teaching it to younger children? Is it easier or harder? Why? What are the unique challenges for teachers of this age group with regard to teaching this ...

Does a Lack of Conflict-Resolution Skills Cause Problems Today?

Classroom Management | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: conflict resolution i messages i statements Diplomacy being diplomatic

How much of a problem is a lack of conflict resolution skills today? How is the situation trending, in your view? What can we be doing in our educational system to address this?

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Fun Songs To Teach Kids

Video - Song called “Head & Shoulders, Baby”

Songs for Kids | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: head & shoulders syncopated song summer camp song classroom song fun songs head and shoulders baby

This syncopated song is called “Head & Shoulders, Baby.” Author unknown. I learned this in one of my college music methods classes in 1980. It is a great song for summer camps and classrooms.

Video - Song called “Hanky Panky”

Songs for Kids | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: hanky panky summer camp song classroom song fun songs sing as a round Girl Scout song

This syncopated song is one I learned at Camp Sky Wa Mo, a Girl Scout camp, back when I was in middle school myself. It is great fun to sing together or as a round at summer camps and in the classroom.

Video - Alphabet Song called “Miz Lu”

Songs for Kids | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: miz lu alphabet summer camp song classroom song fun songs alphabet song

This syncopated chant song is called “Miz Lu.” Author unknown. I learned this in one of my college music methods classes in 1980. It is a great song for summer camps and classrooms.

Video - Song called “Lollipop”

Songs for Kids | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: lollipop song summer camp song classroom song fun songs

“Lollipop” is a song I learned when I was 6 years old living in Rochester, New York. Author unknown. This is unlike the other songs with the same title you can find on the internet. It is a great song for sum...

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Fun tales of fiction for young people and adults

Jackie and the Sheriff

Fiction Tale | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Jackie tale sheriff storytelling contest purple haired hag happily ever after story with no end

A sheriff who loved to hear long stories and his good-looking son in need of a wife decided to hold a contest. Whichever girl could tell the sheriff a story that never ends would win the contest and could marry h...

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Stories About Angels, Spirit Guides, Ghosts, & Poltergeists

A Night of Terror

Fiction Tale | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: terror Halloween tale bully campaign cyberbullying cemetery bullying

Greg and Hank planned to make JoJo' s first year in high school miserable with their bully campaign of terror. On Halloween night, their plan to lure JoJo into a cemetery and humiliate him backfired. Look who's s...

Divine Home Security System

Fiction Tale | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: flash fiction writing contest fiction contest spirit home security divine stranger 9-1-1 police

Daniel found himself driving toward a stranger’s house and knocking on a wide-open door at 2:00 a.m. until a woman comes down the stairs. She demands, “What is our door doing open?” He didn’t know. He als...

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A Cautionary Tale About Medicaid and Writing a Will

Senior Citizens | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Medicaid will nursing home Parkinson’s Disease senior citizen

This is a cautionary tale about one senior citizen who is a permanent resident in a nursing home paid for by Medicaid. Since her husband did not leave a will, Medicaid potentially owns 100% of her house. They als...

Information on Nursing Homes for the Elderly

Senior Citizens | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: nursing homes senior citizens Medicaid Medicare Long Term Care Insurance policies

Choosing to reside in a nursing home is a big decision. Armed with the information gleaned from this article, hopefully you can make the best decision possible.

Abby Looks for the Blessings in Being a Full-Time Resident of a Nursing Home

Senior Citizens | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: senior citizen nursing home freedom wheelchair lack of privacy senior diapers delayed gratification caregiver nurse attitude of gratitude blessings

Abby was forced to give up her independence to become a full-time nursing home resident. What are the blessings in that kind of life?

Open-Heart Surgery on a Family Member

Senior Citizens | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Open heart surgery congestive heart failure Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center Health South rehabilitation

A close relative who we will call Mr. X had to have open-heart surgery in late May of 2009. This is a description of the process from the perspective of a close family member.

Open-Heart Surgery for a Close Family Member After He Attempts to Return Home

Senior Citizens | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Open heart surgery congestive heart failure Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center Health South rehabilitation

The adventure continues. A close relative we'll call Mr. X had open-heart surgery on 5-26-2009. His attempt to return home 8 days later failed. These are the challenges he faced in the first 24 days following sur...

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Videos of Wildlife from Knoxville Zoo

Elephant Throwing and Kicking Football

Knoxville Zoo Videos | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Knoxville zoo travel Knoxville Tennessee elephants elephant throwing ball elephant kicking ball

Watch the elephant throw and kick a football at the Knoxville Zoo. Listen to the audience cheer. One Mom gives a play-by-play on one of the kicks. Video taken on 6-24-2009.

Elephants Dancing & Doing Leg Lifts

Knoxville Zoo Videos | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Knoxville zoo travel Knoxville Tennessee elephants elephants dance elephant doing leg lifts

Watch the Elephants dance and do leg lifts. These are 2 of the 3 Elephants who live at the Knoxville Zoo. Video taken on 6-24-2009.

Elephant Waves Red Cloth, Plays Harmonica, & Bows

Knoxville Zoo Videos | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Knoxville zoo travel Knoxville Tennessee elephants elephant play harmonica elephant waves cloth

Watch the Elephant wave a red cloth, play the harmonica, and bow. Video taken at the Knoxville Zoo on 6-24-2009.

Watch Three Elephants Outdoors Eating

Knoxville Zoo Videos | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Knoxville zoo travel Knoxville Tennessee elephants elephant food wild elephants

Watch the 3 Elephants enjoy the outdoors at the Knoxville Zoo: Edie, Jana, and Tonka. Two of them eat peanuts. All three walk and wander. Video taken on 6-24-2009.

Elephants Sweep Floor To Gobble Green Hay

Knoxville Zoo Videos | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Knoxville zoo travel Knoxville Tennessee elephants elephant_food wild elephants

Watch the two Elephants sweep the floor for green-colored hay. One source says they eat 125 pound of food each day and drink about 30 gallons of water. I wonder how many pounds of hay they ate during this video?

Bears Doing What Bears Do – Part 3 of 3

Knoxville Zoo Videos | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Knoxville zoo travel Knoxville Tennessee black bear bears mating bear piggyback

Only female bear being actively “courted” by 1 of 3 male bears at Knoxville Zoo. She tries to bite him off and resist. Listen to entertaining commentary by 2 women while the male refuses to stop his advances....

Bears Doing What Bears Do – Part 2 of 3

Knoxville Zoo Videos | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Knoxville zoo travel Knoxville Tennessee black bear bears mating bear piggyback

Bears Doing What Bears Do – Part 2 of 3. Male bear continues pursuit of female. As they rest, adults suggest they’re napping or fighting. When the female gets to her feet, toddler announces big bear is taking...

Bears Doing What Bears Do, Part 1

Knoxville Zoo Videos | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Knoxville zoo travel Knoxville Tennessee black bear bears mating bear piggyback

Bears Doing What Bears Do – Part 1 of 3. A male bear pursues female bear, knocking another bear out of the way. The female keeps walking. The male continues ‘piggy back ride’. Watching kid asks why big bear...

Black Bears Eating Grass and Bugs

Knoxville Zoo Videos | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Knoxville zoo travel Knoxville Tennessee bear black bear American black bear

Watch the Black Bears eating grass and bugs at Knoxville Zoo. Listen to commentary in background of a family watching them. Video taken on 6-24-2009.

Elephants Doing Tricks

Knoxville Zoo Videos | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Knoxville zoo travel Knoxville Tennessee elephants elephant do tricks African Elephants elephant tricks

Watch the Elephants do some amazing tricks like sit up and beg, etc. He rests a bit and eats a peanut or two between tricks. This is 1 of the 3 Elephants who live at the Knoxville Zoo. Video taken on 6-24-2009.

Elephants Eating Peanuts and Interacting with Trainers

Knoxville Zoo Videos | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Knoxville zoo travel Knoxville Tennessee elephants African Elephants wild elephants

Watch 2 of the Elephants eat peanuts and interact with the trainers at the Knoxville Zoo. They all four appear to be good friends. Video taken on 6-24-2009.

Zebra Up Close From All Angles

Knoxville Zoo Videos | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Knoxville zoo travel Knoxville Tennessee zebra zoo striped equid

Watch the Zebra up close from all angles. Is the zebra white with black or brown stripes or black or brown with white stripes? Video taken at Knoxville Zoo on 6-24-2009.

Abdim’s Stork – Rain Bringer

Knoxville Zoo Videos | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Knoxville zoo travel Knoxville Tennessee abdim’s stork stork rain bringer

Watch the beautiful Abdim’s Stork, also known as a “Rain Bringer” at the Knoxville Zoo. In addition to his shiny black feathers, he also sports other colors of sky blue, purple, and orange. Video taken on 6...

Japanese Koi or Carp at Knoxville Zoo

Knoxville Zoo Videos | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Knoxville zoo travel Knoxville Tennessee butterflies monarch swallowtail

Watch the Japanese Koi (also called Japanese Carp) swim in the lily pad pond in the Bloomin’ Butterfly Garden at Knoxville Zoo. Notice the ornamental colors. Look at their tails undulate as they swim. Video tak...

Swallowtail & Monarch Butterflies at Knoxville Zoo

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Watch the Butterflies flutter in the Bloomin’ Butterflies Garden at Knoxville Zoo. Video taken on 6-24-2009 includes Swallowtail Butterfly and a Monarch.

Monarch Butterfly Drinking Nectar, Not Eating The Flower, As A Mother Claims

Knoxville Zoo Videos | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Knoxville zoo travel Knoxville Tennessee butterflies monarch drin nectar

You can’t fool this toddler. The Monarch Butterfly is not eating the flower, as the mother tries to claim. I wonder why she didn’t explain about the nectar? The little one was obviously smart enough to unders...

Geoffrey’s Marmoset or Tree Vampires at Knoxville Zoo

Knoxville Zoo Videos | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Knoxville zoo travel Knoxville Tennessee geoffrey’s marmoset tree vampires marmoset

Watch the Geoffrey’s Marmoset or Tree Vampires climbing inside and out at Knoxville Zoo. Also called Tufted-ear Marmoset or White-headed Marmoset endemic to Brazil. Video taken on 6-24-2009.

Blue Monkey Eating, Walking, Playing, & Scratching at Knoxville Zoo

Knoxville Zoo Videos | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Knoxville zoo Knoxville Tennessee blue monkey monkey zoo

Watch the Blue Monkey eat, walk, play, scratch, and reach a hand outside his cage to grab a wire at Knoxville Zoo. Video taken on 6-24-2009.

African Lions’ Nap Time at Knoxville Zoo

Knoxville Zoo Videos | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: African lion lion lioness Knoxville zoo Knoxville Tennessee

African Lions’ Nap Time at Knoxville Zoo. One female lowers her head. Their ears twitch. The male lies absolutely still. Video taken on 6-24-2009.

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Articles that include some Relationship Advice & Tips

Spousal or Partner Abuse - 15 Red Flags to Watch For

Relationship Advice | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: red flags relationships marriage divorce parenting

As you enter a relationship with a new boyfriend, what are the red flags to alert you that you might be entering an abusive relationship? Here are 15 red flags to watch for.

Marry the Person, Marry the Family

Relationship Advice | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: marriage in-laws package deal divorce extended family compatible compatibility marry family marry person

When you marry someone, it truly is a package deal. It's not enough to just be compatible with your intended. You also need to make certain you are compatible with the rest of his or her extended family as well.

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Inspirational and Thought-Provoking Tales

Pearl & Christ Jesus

Inspirational Tale | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Christ Jesus blessings DNA inner being friend

There was once a girl by the name of Pearl. She was a very happy girl in all things but one. She longed, more than anything, to have a friend. Not just any friend, but a very special friend. One who would love he...

Company Gloom Vs. Company Bliss

Inspirational Tale | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: 100th monkey butterfly effect two wolves fighting bliss Christ Jesus blessings

Quantum Physics states that everything is vibrational. Every time that you tune in to the positive radio station, Company Bliss becomes more powerful and Company Gloom becomes less powerful. This helps make the w...

Angels or Humans?

Angels | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: angels blessings coincidence angel thought intuition

Is there ever a time when we are seeing an angel rather than a flesh-and-blood human? I strongly suspect that some of us would discover that, in actuality, we "have entertained angels unawares."

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Videos about the Wildlife at Bays Mt. Park in Kingport, TN

Gray Wolves at Rest - Listen for Final Faint Wolf Howl

Wildlife at Bays Mt. Park in Kingsport, TN | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: wolves wolf pack bays mountain park Kingsport Tennessee wolf wolf howl

Gray Wolves at rest. Listen for the final faint sound of a wolf howl. These wolves live at Bays Mountain Park in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Gray Wolves Walking - Listen for Faint Wolf Howl

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Gray Wolves walking around large enclosure at Bays Mountain Park in Kingsport, Tennessee. Listen for the faint wolf howl near the end of the video.

Watch the Wolf Entering a Pond to Drink the Water at Bays Mountain Park

Wildlife at Bays Mt. Park in Kingsport, TN | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: wolves wolf pack bays mountain park Kingsport Tennessee wolf

Watch the wolf enter the pond in order to drink water. Notice it almost looks as if it is chewing the water while it keeps its head upright. Video taken on 6-10-2009 at Bays Mountain Park in Kingsport, TN.

Watch the Wolves Sleeping in a Dug-Out Hollow at Bays Mountain Park

Wildlife at Bays Mt. Park in Kingsport, TN | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: wolves wolf pack bays mountain park Kingsport Tennessee wolf beta wolf bully omega wolf Cinderella wolf territory

Wolves dig out a hollow in the ground to take a nap in the heat of the day. Watch these two wolves getting ready to take their early afternoon naps. Video taken on 6-10-2009 at Bays Mountain Park in Kingsport, TN.

Alpha and Omega Wolves Crunching on Deer Bone at Bays Mountain Park

Wildlife at Bays Mt. Park in Kingsport, TN | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: wolves wolf pack bays mountain park Kingsport Tennessee wolf alpha wolf omega wolf Cinderella wolf deer carcass road kill

Watch alpha male wolf and the omega (Cinderella) wolf crunching on deer bone. That morning, they brought in a dead deer carcass (road kill) for the wolf pack to feed upon. Leftovers anyone? Video taken on 6-10-20...

Alpha Male Wolf Finishes Off Dead Deer Bones at Bays Mountain Park

Wildlife at Bays Mt. Park in Kingsport, TN | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: wolves wolf pack bays mountain park Kingsport Tennessee wolf alpha wolf beta wolf omega wolf deer carcass road kill

Alpha Male Wolf first and last to eat the dead deer carcass (road kill) brought in that morning. Next in line: Alpha Female, Beta Wolves, last Omega Wolf. Crunchy bones anyone? Video taken on 6-10-2009 at Bays Mt...

Wolves Howling at Bays Mountain Park - Part 1 of 2

Wildlife at Bays Mt. Park in Kingsport, TN | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: wolves wolf pack bays mountain park Kingsport Tennessee wolf wolf howl lost wolf naturalists

Listen to the pack of wolves howling in response to the "lost wolf" howl of 2 of the naturalists who work at Bays Mountain Park on 6-10-2009. Wolves don't talk to strangers. They will respond to humans they know ...

Bully Beta Wolves Pick on Cinderella Omega Wolf at Bays Mountain Park

Wildlife at Bays Mt. Park in Kingsport, TN | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: wolves wolf pack bays mountain park Kingsport Tennessee wolf beta wolf bully omega wolf Cinderella wolf territory

Watch the bully Beta Wolves pick on the the poor Cinderella Omega Wolf. Notice she attempts to mark some territory for herself. Will they let her keep it? Video taken on 6-10-2009 at Bays Mountain Park in Kingspo...

Alpha Male Wolf and Most of His Wolf Pack of 8 at Bays Mountain Park

Wildlife at Bays Mt. Park in Kingsport, TN | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: wolves wolf pack bays mountain park Kingsport Tennessee alpha male wolf beta wolf omega wolf Cinderella wolf

This is the Alpha Male Wolf and most of his wolf pack of 8 wolves: Alpha Male, Alpha Female, 5 Beta Wolves, and 1 Omega (Cinderella) Wolf. It's play-time for some of the wolves. Video taken on 6-10-2009 at Bays M...

Wolves Won't Howl to Strangers - Only Friends at Bays Mountain Park

Wildlife at Bays Mt. Park in Kingsport, TN | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: wolves wolf pack bays mountain park alpha male wolf howl naturalists Kingsport Tennessee lost wolf wolf

Wolf Pack ignores my howl as I'm a stranger. However, as soon as their familiar friends (2 park Naturalists) simulate being a "lost wolf," Alpha Male begins to howl, "Here we are!" The rest of pack joins in on 6-...

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Tales about Nature

Forest Fires: Manmade vs. Natural Causes

Forest Fires | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: forest fires wild fires Smokey Bear arson lightning

In 2007, there were 85,707 reported wildfires. Only a little over 14% of those fires were due to lightning strikes. The other nearly 86% of those wildfires were caused by the careless or intentional actions of ma...

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Sharing some of my favorite recipes

Slideshow: Barbeque Sauce For Grilled Chicken Breasts

Cooking & Recipes | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: labor day recipe barbeque barbeque sauce BBQ grilled chicken

Watch the slideshow to learn how to make this Barbeque Sauce for Grilled Chicken Breasts. This recipe has been passed down from my grandmother to my mother to me. This chicken is moist, tender, and delicious!

Slideshow: Rocky Road Ice Cream Whipped Pie

Cooking & Recipes | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Rocky Road Ice Cream Ice Cream Pie Whipped Pie Summe Recipe Rocky Road Pie

To make Rocky Road Ice Cream Whipped Pie, you need 16 oz. of Whipped Topping, 1 carton of Rocky Road Ice Cream, 3 Chocolate Graham Cracker Crusts, & Hot Fudge Sauce. It’s rich and delicious. Watch the slideshow...

Slideshow: Open-Faced Norwegian Salad

Cooking & Recipes | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Norwegian Salad Italian Salad Labor Day Recipe Appetizer Cabbage Mix

A easy-to-make Labor Day Appetizer Recipe called “Open-Faced Norwegian Salad.” I learned about this from a Norwegian family I stayed with the summer of 1985. They also call it Italian Salad. This is absolutel...

Labor Day Appetizer Recipe - Open-Faced Norwegian Salad

Cooking & Recipes | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Norwegian Salad Italian Salad Labor Day Recipe Appetizer Cabbage Mix

Summer Recipe – Rocky Road Ice Cream Whipped Pie

Cooking & Recipes | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Rocky Road Ice Cream Ice Cream Pie Whipped Pie Summe Recipe Rocky Road Pie

To make delicious Rocky Road Ice Cream Whipped Pie, you need 16 oz. of Whipped Topping, 1 carton of Rocky Road Ice Cream, 3 Chocolate Graham Cracker Crusts, & Hot Fudge Sauce. Spoon out all 16 oz. of Cool Whip or...

Labor day Barbeque Recipe Video – Barbeque Sauce For Grilled Chicken Breasts

Cooking & Recipes | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: labor day recipe barbeque barbeque sauce BBQ grilled chicken

This recipe has been passed down from my grandmother to my mother to me. CHICKEN INGREDIENTS: 4 to 8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 tbsp butter, sprinkle of salt & pepper. BBQ SAUCE INGREDIENTS: 1 cup ketc...

Slideshow: Beef and Cheddar Pie

Cooking & Recipes | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: recipe Beef and Cheddar Pie ground beef shredded cheddar cheese hunt’s tomato sauce

Watch the slideshow to learn how to make this quick easy Beef and Cheddar Pie that I adapted from a recipe I got from my Cousin Joyce Ann Free. It is absolutely delicious!

Beef and Cheddar Pie: Quick Easy Meal Video

Cooking & Recipes | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: recipe Beef and Cheddar Pie ground beef shredded cheddar cheese hunt’s tomato sauce

Quick Easy Meal Video: Beef & Cheddar Pie taught to me by my Cousin Joyce Ann Free. INGREDIENTS: 1 to 2 lbs. Ground Beef, 8 to 15 ounces Hunt's Tomato Sauce, 8 to 15 ounces Drained Green Beans, Handful of Chopped...

Video - Yogurt Pie – Any Flavor – A Delicious Summer Recipe

Cooking & Recipes | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: yogurt pie summer recipe whipped topping graham cracker crusts yogurt

To make delicious Yogurt Pie, you need 16 oz. of Whipped Topping, two 6 oz. containers of any flavor Yogurt, a few drops of food coloring, & 3 Graham Cracker Crusts. I was served this at a college party. Watch vi...

Recipe Slideshow - Yogurt Pie – Any Flavor

Cooking & Recipes | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: yogurt pie summer recipe whipped topping graham cracker crusts yogurt Cool Whip slideshow

Cooking Video – Baking Pineapple-Zucchini Muffins or Bread

Cooking & Recipes | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: recipe cooking pineapple zucchini muffins or bread

Want to make delicious Pineapple-Zucchini Muffins or Bread? Watch the video for the step-by-step process. This recipe is an adaptation of one I got from a Broadstreet Methodist Church Recipe book in Kingsport, TN...

Recipe Slideshow: Pineapple-Zucchini Muffins or Bread

Cooking & Recipes | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: recipe cooking pineapple zucchini muffins or bread

Want to make delicious Pineapple-Zucchini Muffins or Bread? Watch the slideshow for the step-by-step process. This recipe is an adaptation of one I got from a Broadstreet Methodist Church Recipe book in Kingsport...

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Videos & Tales about Horses

Video - Fire Department Wetting Horse Arena Down Prior to Horse Show

Horse Show | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: fire department Greene County Horse Club horse show horses amateur and professional riders

Watch the fire department save us from mouths full of grit as they wet down the arena prior to the horse show at the 2nd night of the Firecracker Classic Horse Show sponsored by the Greene County Horse Club on Ju...

Video - 3 and 4 Year Old Racking (With or Without Action) Event

Horse Show | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: 3 and 4 year old racking Greene County Horse Club horse show horses amateur and professional riders racking

Watch the one contestant compete in the 3 & 4 Year Old Racking (with or without action) Event at the 2nd night of the Firecracker Classic Horse Show sponsored by the Greene County Horse Club on July 11, 2009 in G...

Video - Adult Go as You Please Event at the Greene County Horse Show

Horse Show | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: adult go as you please Greene County Horse Club horse show horses amateur and professional riders

Watch the contestants compete in the Adult Go As You Please Event at the 2nd night of the Firecracker Classic Horse Show sponsored by the Greene County Horse Club on July 11, 2009 in Greeneville, TN.

Video - Country Saddle Event at the Greene County Horse Show

Horse Show | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: country saddle Greene County Horse Club horse show horses amateur and professional riders

Watch the contestants compete in the Country Saddle Event at the 2nd night of the Firecracker Classic Horse Show sponsored by the Greene County Horse Club on July 11, 2009 in Greeneville, TN.

Video - Country Show Pleasure Racking at the Greene County Horse Show

Horse Show | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: country show pleasure racking Greene County Horse Club horse show horses amateur and professional riders

Watch the contestants compete in the Country Show Pleasure Racking Event at the 2nd night of the Firecracker Classic Horse Show sponsored by the Greene County Horse Club on July 11, 2009 in Greeneville, TN.

Video - Fastest Around the Track at the Greene County Horse Show

Horse Show | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: fastest around track Greene County Horse Club horse show horses amateur and professional riders

Watch the contestants compete in the Fastest Around The Track Event at the 2nd night of the Firecracker Classic Horse Show sponsored by the Greene County Horse Club on July 11, 2009 in Greeneville, TN.

Video - Flat-Shod Racking with Action Event at the Greene County Horse Show

Horse Show | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: flat shod racking Greene County Horse Club horse show horses amateur and professional riders

Watch the one contestant compete in the Flat-Shod Racking With Action Event at the 2nd night of the Firecracker Classic Horse Show sponsored by the Greene County Horse Club on July 11, 2009 in Greeneville, TN.

Video - Juvenile Country Pleasure Event at the Greene County Horse Show

Horse Show | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: juvenile country pleasure Greene County Horse Club horse show horses amateur and professional riders

Watch the one contestant compete in the Juvenile Country Pleasure Event at the 2nd night of the Firecracker Classic Horse Show sponsored by the Greene County Horse Club on July 11, 2009 in Greeneville, TN.

Video - Juvenile Novice Event at the Greene County Horse Show

Horse Show | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: juvenile novice Greene County Horse Club horse show horses amateur and professional riders

Watch the contestants compete in the Juvenile Novice Event at the 2nd night of the Firecracker Classic Horse Show sponsored by the Greene County Horse Club on July 11, 2009 in Greeneville, TN.

Video - Juvenile Trail Pleasure Racking Age 11 and Under Event at the Greene County Horse Show

Horse Show | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: juvenile trail pleasure racking Greene County Horse Club horse show horses amateur and professional riders

Watch the contestants compete in the Juvenile Trail Pleasure Racking Event for age 11 and under at the 2nd night of the Firecracker Classic Horse Show sponsored by the Greene County Horse Club on July 11, 2009 in...

Video - Juvenile Trail Pleasure Racking Age 12 to 17 Event at the Greene County Horse Show

Horse Show | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: juvenile trail pleasure racking Greene County Horse Club horse show horses amateur and professional riders

Watch the contestants compete in the Juvenile Trail Pleasure Racking Event for ages 12 to 17 at the 2nd night of the Firecracker Classic Horse Show sponsored by the Greene County Horse Club on July 11, 2009 in Gr...

Video - Ladies Flat-Shod Without Action Event at the Greene County Horse Show

Horse Show | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: ladies flat shod Greene County Horse Club horse show horses amateur and professional riders

Watch the contestants compete in the Ladies Flat-Shod Without Action event at the 2nd night of the Firecracker Classic Horse Show sponsored by the Greene County Horse Club on July 11, 2009 in Greeneville, TN.

Video - Leadline Event at the Greene County Horse Show

Horse Show | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: leadline Greene County Horse Club horse show horses amateur and professional riders

Watch the younger contestants compete in the Leadline event at the 2nd night of the Firecracker Classic Horse Show sponsored by the Greene County Horse Club on July 11, 2009 in Greeneville, TN.

Video - Open Paso-Fino Event at the Greene County Horse Show

Horse Show | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: open_paso-fino Greene County Horse Club horse show horses amateur and professional riders

Watch the contestants compete in the Open Paso-Fino event at the 2nd night of the Firecracker Classic Horse Show sponsored by the Greene County Horse Club on July 11, 2009 in Greeneville, TN.

Video - First 2 Contestants for the Racking Barrels Event at the Greene County Horse Show

Horse Show | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: racking barrels Greene County Horse Club horse show horses amateur and professional riders

Watch the first two contestants compete in the Racking Barrels event at the 2nd night of the Firecracker Classic Horse Show sponsored by the Greene County Horse Club on July 11, 2009 in Greeneville, TN.

Video - Racking Barrels Event at the Greene County Horse Show - Part 2

Horse Show | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: racking barrels Greene County Horse Club horse show horses amateur and professional riders

Watch the next two contestants compete in the Racking Barrels event at the 2nd night of the Firecracker Classic Horse Show sponsored by the Greene County Horse Club on July 11, 2009 in Greeneville, TN.

Video - Racking Barrels Event at the Greene County Horse Show - Part 3

Horse Show | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: racking barrels Greene County Horse Club horse show horses amateur and professional riders

Watch another two contestants compete in the Racking Barrels event at the 2nd night of the Firecracker Classic Horse Show sponsored by the Greene County Horse Club on July 11, 2009 in Greeneville, TN.

Video - Plus Winners Circle for the Racking Barrels Event at the Greene County Horse Show - Part 4

Horse Show | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: racking barrels Greene County Horse Club horse show horses amateur and professional riders

Watch the final contestant compete in the Racking Barrels event and hear the list of winners at the 2nd night of the Firecracker Classic Horse Show sponsored by the Greene County Horse Club on July 11, 2009 in Gr...

Video - Men's Country Pleasure Event at the Greene County Horse Show

Horse Show | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: mens country pleasure Greene County Horse Club horse show horses amateur and professional riders

Watch the one contestant compete in the Men's Country Pleasure event at the 2nd night of the Firecracker Classic Horse Show sponsored by the Greene County Horse Club on July 11, 2009 in Greeneville, TN.

Video - Please Stand for the National Anthem and the Flag Carriers at the Horse Show

Horse Show | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: national anthem Greene County Horse Club horse show horses, flag carriers

Listen to the National Anthem being sung while three riders carry the flags at the 2nd night of the Firecracker Classic Horse Show sponsored by the Greene County Horse Club on July 11, 2009 in Greeneville, TN.

Video - Donut Walk Instead of Cake Walk at the Greene County Horse Show

Horse Show | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: donut walk Greene County Horse Club horse show cake walk amateur and professional riders

Watch people compete in the Donut Walk (instead of a Cake Walk) during intermission at the 2nd night of the Firecracker Classic Horse Show sponsored by the Greene County Horse Club on July 11, 2009 in Greeneville...

Video - Stick Horse Race Event During Intermission at the Greene County Horse Show

Horse Show | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: stick horse race Greene County Horse Club horse show horses amateur and professional riders

Watch the young ones compete in the Stick Horse Race event held during intermission at the 2nd night of the Firecracker Classic Horse Show sponsored by the Greene County Horse Club on July 11, 2009 in Greeneville...

Animal Tales & Videos Collapse this group and show less information

Stories & Videos About Animals

Argument Between the Deer & Rabbits - a Story from the East

Animal Tales & Videos | Not By Me - by: Terry Gardner From 2009 Tagged with: master forest energy selves truth sincere spirit

The Rabbits and the Deer were having a huge argument about which animal family was the most cowardly. Eagle, with the help of the Wind Beings, helped calm everyone down so they could get to the real truth as they...

Coyote and Fawn Learn About Growth Within -– A Story From The East

Animal Tales & Videos | Not By Me - by: Terry Gardner From 2009 Tagged with: master forest beliefs thoughts growth fight change

Coyote is up to his old tricks again, trying to catch and trap the other animal people. Instead, he keeps getting himself in trouble. Eagle, Frog, and Deer assist him and Fawn to learn the lessons about growth wi...

Beaver Busy -– A Story From The East

Animal Tales & Videos | Not By Me - by: Terry Gardner From 2009 Tagged with: master forest coyote beaver’s dam beaver eagle

Young Cassius Coyote lost his family. Now he must find news ways of re-building his life with the help of Eagle and a family of beavers from Master Forest.

Teeter-Totter Eagle Reviews Her Past - a Story from the East

Animal Tales & Videos | Not By Me - by: Terry Gardner From 2009 Tagged with: master forest memories balance freedom joy

Eagle, reviews her past and overcomes bad memories by sharing the stories of her industrious, helpful brother and her bully, goof-off brother to her friends in Master Forest, Horse, Deer, Panther, Blue Jay, Mount...

Dog Learns to Dance - a Story from the East

Animal Tales & Videos | Not By Me - by: Terry Gardner From 2009 Tagged with: four directions guardian master forest make friends gain courage

The torture Dog received motivated him to escape the farm where he grew up and enter an unknown future in Master Forest. Eagle, Horse, Deer, Turtle, and Ant help Dog to face his painful memories and gain strength...

Video - One Lone Fat Seagull at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Animal Tales & Videos | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: myrtle beach seagull horizon south Carolina beach ocean ocean waves

This was the only seagull we saw the entire weekend of June 2009 at Myrtle Beach, SC. Perhaps that was why he looked so well-fed. He flies off into the horizon at the end.

Video - Ducks Gathered Outside Tony Roma's Restaurant in Myrtle Beach

Animal Tales & Videos | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: myrtle beach broadway at the beach tony roma’s restaurant ducks ducks swimming

At Myrtle Beach visit Broadway At The Beach filled with a lake, barge rides, restaurants, amusement park rides, and ducks. This video highlights the ducks gathering outside Tony Roma's Restaurant fighting for lef...

Video - Cameron Catches a Carp

Animal Tales & Videos | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: carp fishing right of passage Davy Crockett State Park fish tale

Watch one of America's favorite pastimes - Fishing. A right of passage between an older male and a younger male. Turns out it was a neighbor (not the father) lending his rods and expertise to young Cameron. Video...

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Trail of Tears - Animal Style

Sorrow Bear

Trail of Tears - Animal Style | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Sorrow Bear Bear Heaven Animal Trail of Tears Strip-Mining Shumate Hollow

Sorrow Bear was a mother bear who died knowing that she failed to save her two precious cubs from the strip-mining at Shumate Hollow, WV. She now resides in the outskirts of Bear Heaven. Listen to her story.

Brother and Sister Cub Lose Their Lives at Shumate Hollow

Trail of Tears - Animal Style | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Black Bear Mountaintop Removal Animal Trail of Tears Strip-Mining Shumate Hollow

Brother and Sister Bear Cubs take turns telling how they and their mother died due to the strip-mining that took place at Shumate Hollow, WV. Read their story and then spread the word. Our animal friends deserve ...

Bear Heaven

Trail of Tears - Animal Style | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Sorrow Bear Bear Heaven Animal Trail of Tears Strip Mining Shumate Hollow

The interview continues with Sorrow Bear, the mother bear who died due to the strip-mining at Shumate Hollow, WV. She now resides in the outskirts of Bear Heaven.

The 1277 Battle Between King Narathihapato of Burma and the Mongolian Kublai Khan

Trail of Tears - Animal Style | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Mongols Burma King_Narathihapate Kublai_Khan Battle_of_1277 elephants pachyderms war_elephants war_horses metal-tipped_arrows 1277 3000_concubines food_poisoning

In 1277, a big battle was fought involving over 60,000 Burmese warriors and their war elephants against only 12,000 Mongol horsemen with their metal-tipped arrows and a clever plan. Who would win?

Uncle Pachyderm

Trail of Tears - Animal Style | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Mongols Burma elephants Kublai Khan pachyderms

Uncle Pachyderm was one of many elephants forced to be on the front line of a 1277 battle between Burma and Kublai Khan’s Mongols. Imagine his terror when the Mongols dismounted and shot metal-tipped arrows at ...

Uncle Pachyderm’s Experiences In The Afterlife

Trail of Tears - Animal Style | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: pachyderm elephant afterlife purgatory angels

Uncle Pachyderm died in the 1277 battle between Burma and Kublai Khan’s Mongols. Read about his amazing experiences from the point of his death onward. You may never look at elephants the same way again.

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Tales about Invasive Species

The Silly Foolish Rabbit Transporter

Invasive Species | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: invasive_species rabbits hares Thomas_Austin Captain_James_Cook Australia koala_bears dingoes wallabies crocodiles overpopulation_of_rabbits long_fences

This fanciful tale is based on a true story. An Englishman lost his two pet rabbits in Australia. Those escaped rabbits multiplied. All due to that silly, foolish rabbit transporter man, there was a huge overpopu...

The Invasion of a Super Weed Called Yellow Star Thistle

Invasive Species | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: invasive_species super_weed yellow_star_thistle alfalfa_seed blue_grass thistles sharp_spines chewing_disease nervous_disorder Parkinson’s poison ranchers weevils bio_controls seed_eating_weevils

An Invasive Species Tale: Read this fanciful tale about a noxious super weed called Yellow Star Thistle. It has infested parts of the western US. Can it be stopped before it causes even more major problems? Here ...

The Mysterious Invasions at Devil's Lake

Invasive Species | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: invasive_species devil’s_lake Lincoln_city_Oregon brazilian_elodea blue-green_algae algae_infestation

An Invasive Species Tale: Read this fanciful tale about Devil's Lake, near Lincoln City, Oregon. It is first plagued by Brazilian elodea, then by a noxious blue-green algae. Can the algae infestation be stopped b...

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Vintage Cars & Car Shows

Video - 1969 Chevy Camaro in Yellow

Vintage Cars | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Chevrolet chevy_camaro 1969_chevy_camaro vintage_cars car_show

Want to impress your girlfriend? Get a 1969 Chevy Camaro, one of the first muscle cars. This car was spotlighted at the 19th-annual Saturday Nite Out Downtown Cruise-In Vintage Car Show on West Depot Street in do...

Video - Vintage Chevrolet Corvette in Red and White

Vintage Cars | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: chevy corvette vintage_cars car_show Chevrolet_corvette

A vintage Chevrolet Corvette changed automotive history with its sleek lines. This car was spotlighted at the 19th-annual Saturday Nite Out Downtown Cruise-In Vintage Car Show on West Depot Street in downtown Gre...

Video - Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray in Gold

Vintage Cars | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: chevy corvette vintage_cars car_show corvette_string_ray

Check out the Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray in gold. This car was spotlighted at the 19th-annual Saturday Nite Out Downtown Cruise-In Vintage Car Show on West Depot Street in downtown Greeneville, TN on 6-27-2009.

Video - 1936 Willys Coupe in Bright Yellow

Vintage Cars | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: vintage_cars car_show willys willys_coupe 1936_willys

A vintage 1936 Willys Coupe with 2 doors and extended tail lights that jut out. This car was spotlighted at the 19th-annual Saturday Nite Out Downtown Cruise-In Vintage Car Show on West Depot Street in downtown G...

Video - 1940 Ford Pick-Up Truck in Black

Vintage Cars | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: vintage_cars car_show ford pick-up_truck 1940_ford_truck

Check out the sporty-looking 1940 Ford Pick-Up Truck in black. This truck was spotlighted at the 19th-annual Saturday Nite Out Downtown Cruise-In Vintage Car Show on West Depot Street in downtown Greeneville, TN ...

Video - 1936 Plymouth Coupe in Black

Vintage Cars | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: vintage_cars car_show Plymouth Plymouth_coupe 1936_plymouth

Check out the vintage 1936 Plymouth Coupe in black. This truck was spotlighted at the 19th-annual Saturday Nite Out Downtown Cruise-In Vintage Car Show on West Depot Street in downtown Greeneville, TN on 6-27-2009.

Video - 1935 Ford in Shiny Red

Vintage Cars | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Ford 1935_Ford Ford_engine vintage_cars car_show

Check out the shiny engine, great headlights, and tail lights on this shiny red 1935 spotlighted at the 19th-annual Saturday Nite Out Downtown Cruise-In Vintage Car Show on West Depot Street in downtown Greenevil...

Video - 1937 Ford in Shiny Silver

Vintage Cars | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Ford 1937_Ford silver_Ford vintage_cars car_show

Check out the shiny silver 1937 Ford looking like it came straight from the assembly line spotlighted at the 19th-annual Saturday Nite Out Downtown Cruise-In Vintage Car Show on West Depot Street in downtown Gree...

Video - 1932 3-Window Ford in Black

Vintage Cars | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Ford 1932_Ford 3-window_Ford vintage_cars car_show

Check out the running boards on this beautiful 1932 3-window Ford in black spotlighted at the 19th-annual Saturday Nite Out Downtown Cruise-In Vintage Car Show on West Depot Street in downtown Greeneville, TN on ...

Video - 1940 Ford Car in Red

Vintage Cars | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Ford 1940_Ford red_Ford vintage_cars car_show

Check out the red 1940 Ford with the tiny silver rear bumper spotlighted at the 19th-annual Saturday Nite Out Downtown Cruise-In Vintage Car Show on West Depot Street in downtown Greeneville, TN on 6-27-2009.

Video - Vintage Ford Pick-Up Truck in Metallic Red

Vintage Cars | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Ford vintage_Ford_truck Ford_pick-up_truck vintage_cars car_show

To look at the front of this vintage Ford, you would never believe it is actually a pick-up truck. Spotlighted at the 19th-annual Saturday Nite Out Downtown Cruise-In Vintage Car Show on West Depot Street in down...

Video - Ford Thunderbird Convertible in Light Green

Vintage Cars | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Ford_convertible Ford_Thunderbird Thunderbird vintage_cars car_show

Check out the light-green Ford Thunderbird convertible. This vintage car spotlighted at the 19th-annual Saturday Nite Out Downtown Cruise-In Vintage Car Show on West Depot Street in downtown Greeneville, TN on 6-...

Video - 1955 Ford Crown Victoria in Red & White

Vintage Cars | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Ford_Crown_Victoria Crown_Victoria Ford vintage_cars car_show

Check out the red and white 1955 Ford Crown Victoria complete with matching fuzzy dice. This vintage car spotlighted at the 19th-annual Saturday Nite Out Downtown Cruise-In Vintage Car Show on West Depot Street i...

Vintage Car Show - Slideshow

Vintage Cars | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: vintage_cars car_show chevy ford Plymouth willys vintage

Check out the slideshow of my favorite vintage cars from the 19th-annual Saturday Nite Out Downtown Cruise-In Vintage Car Show on West Depot Street in downtown Greeneville, TN on 6-27-2009.

Video - 1957 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe - Black Model

Vintage Cars | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: chevy bel_air vintage_cars 1957_chevy car_show

A sleek 1957 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe in black spotlighted at the 19th-annual Saturday Nite Out Downtown Cruise-In Vintage Car Show on West Depot Street in downtown Greeneville, TN on 6-27-2009.

Video - 1957 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe - Light Blue Model

Vintage Cars | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: chevy bel_air vintage_cars 1957_chevy car_show

A classic 1957 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe in light blue spotlighted at the 19th-annual Saturday Nite Out Downtown Cruise-In Vintage Car Show on West Depot Street in downtown Greeneville, TN on 6-27-2009.

1957 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe in Black & Light Blue

Vintage Cars | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: chevy bel_air vintage_cars 1957_chevy car_show

History, facts & trivia about 2 sleek 1957 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupes, one in black and one in light blue spotlighted at the 19th-annual Saturday Nite Out Downtown Cruise-In Vintage Car Show on West Depot Street ...

Video - 1955 Ford Crown Victoria in Red & White

Vintage Cars | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Chevrolet chevy 1955_chevy vintage_cars car_show

1955 Chevy in Pale Yellow and White

Vintage Cars | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Chevrolet chevy 1955_chevy vintage_cars car_show

History, facts, & trivia about 1955 Chevy in pale yellow and white spotlighted at the 19th-annual Saturday Nite Out Downtown Cruise-In Vintage Car Show on West Depot Street in downtown Greeneville, TN on 6-27-2009.

Video - 1931 Chevrolet 5 Window Coupe in Maroon

Vintage Cars | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Chevrolet chevy 1931_chevy_5-window_coupe vintage_cars car_show

See the beautiful 1931 Chevrolet 5 Window Coupe in maroon spotlighted at the 19th-annual Saturday Nite Out Downtown Cruise-In Vintage Car Show on West Depot Street in downtown Greeneville, TN on 6-27-2009.

1931 Chevrolet 5-Window Coupe in Boulevard Maroon

Vintage Cars | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: Chevrolet chevy 1931_chevy_5-window_coupe vintage_cars car_show

History, facts, & trivia about a 1931 Chevrolet 5-Window Coupe in Boulevard Maroon spotlighted at the 19th-annual Saturday Nite Out Downtown Cruise-In Vintage Car Show on West Depot Street in downtown Greeneville...

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Cry In The Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series

I Wonder

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness love care belong eulogy

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: I wrote this during spring break during my freshman year in college about the guy I dated for the last two years of high school. This turned out to be the eulogy of th...

I’m Biding My Time

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness boiling point anger resolved dehydrated strength

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: I dated the same guy in 11th & 12th grade. Knowing we would be attending separate colleges, we broke up in April, 2 months before graduation. The following month was f...

Breaking Up & The Symphony Belle Ball

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness Symphony Belle Ball wallflower going steady

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: I dated the same guy in 11th & 12th grade. Knowing we would be attending separate colleges, I/we decided to make our break-up official. I had forgotten he was my date ...

Just Two Weeks Until My Liberation

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness liberation plan of action harmoniously

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: I dated the same guy in 11th & 12th grade. Knowing we would be attending separate colleges, I wondered when was the best time to end the relationship: now or wait unti...

Slow Painful Death

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness death stab in the back heal in time

I’m Like A Bird In A Cage

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness cage security learn to fly freedom

Cage Considerations

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness cage welfare chatter

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: My high school sweetheart and I had our ups and downs. I loved the ups and didn’t know how to deal with the downs. Plus, the restraints of not yet being ready for ma...

His Love For Me

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness love state of bliss down blanket

Our Love Is Stalled

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness cope marriage emotionally mature stalled love we shared mature love heartbreak dormant flowered and bloomed

I Can Only Take So Much Hurt

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness hurt defensive breaking my heart

We Hit A Brick Wall

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness emotional maturity brick wall marital status growth ecstasy guilt love habit

Walking, Talking Iceberg

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness iceberg unfeeling unreceptive fire burning power read my mind spark dying inside conquer the unconquerable slow rejection healing tears

This Wall Of Silence

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness mutual future wall of silence emotions love fear disillusionment mental torture battleground foes war

Camouflaged By A Smile

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness abused misused camouflaged living death

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: As a high school student, I was puzzled by so many things and questioned everything. I also was riddled with strong mood swings. Writing poetry helped me make greater ...

Mr. Thomas – My Favorite High School English Teacher

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness Dobyns_Bennett_High_School soul Mr. Thomas bi_racial deep waters English_teacher

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: My favorite high school English teacher was Mr. Thomas at Dobyns-Bennett High School in Kingsport, TN. One day, I was inspired by our discussion of his experiences of ...

God Is My Protector

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness answer relinquish the lie truth error cast stones at Goliath fairytale world God’s side faithful follower protector guide

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: As a high school student, I was puzzled by so many things and questioned everything. I also was riddled with strong mood swings. God & writing poetry helped me make gr...

Poetry Is Where I Go To Find The Answers

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness goliath truth shal set me free soul poetic source life

Lost In A Wilderness

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness wilderness haunting fears depression

If You Please, Sir

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness respect problem friend naïve

In The Face Of My Sorrow

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness sorrow God healing comfort guidance strength persecute peace love

Making Sense Of My World

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness pain consciousness emotion existence God mood swings dormant volcano predicament joy freedom captive truth enslaved wracked in pain candle chains free

Fairy Tales & The Woman In Me

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness nice girl nice guy fairy tales drama tragic romantic emotionally mature love bubble stage relationship

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: During 11th and 12th grade, I was a ‘nice girl’ dating a ‘nice guy’. Neither of us was equipped for the hard work of a relationship once the ‘bubble stage’...

My High School Sweetheart

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness tags: heart weakness strength other half mutual hopes dreams

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: Celebrating a new guy in my life who truly stood by me through thick and thin. We dated for most of my junior and senior years in high school. (April 1975)

Mother’s Dream

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness mother’s dream dream future young adult mourn the past

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: Mother’s dream dreams for their children, fantasizing about their future. All too soon, their children are gone. Only then do the mothers regret all that time that t...

It Can Never Touch You

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness outline negative positive error mathematical concept spiritual concept

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: A mathematical concept of outlines taught me a deeper, spiritual concept that no matter how close a lie comes to you, it can never quite touch you. (April 1975)

Death’s Icy Fingers

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness icy fingers coffin death funeral home memories

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: My paternal grandfather died when I was 13. I was so traumatized by having to view his body at the funeral home, it wiped out all but 2 memories I had of him, one when...

The Lie Among The Truth

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness lie among truth Principia College Christian Scientists reflecting love tranquility gratitude tour guide peace stunted his growth conform to adult standards

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: The summer of 1975, I visited Principia College for the first time. Each and everyone were Christian Scientists – each reflecting so much love – and I wanted to em...

Watergate & America

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness Watergate crafty politicians American flag governmental figures scoundrel Girl Scout ideals defensive treason treachery wrongdoing Richard Nixon destiny Star Spangled Banner

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: My junior year of high school was full of mood swings and highs and lows. This poem describes one of the low periods. (October 1974)

Realization Comes Too Late

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness friend loyal fickle

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: During a lonely period of my junior year of high school, I started wishing I hadn't broken up with one of the nice guys I had previously dated simply because he lacked...

Sophistication

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness sophistication camouflage frustration loneliness watchfulness

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: My junior year of high school was full of mood swings and highs and lows. This poem describes one of the low periods. (October 1974)

Epidemic Called Loneliness

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness epidemic loneliness lonely doctor heart

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: My junior year of high school was full of mood swings and highs and lows. This poem describes one of the low periods. (October 1974)

A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness wolf in sheep’s clothing memories life’s tapestry God embroider

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: Thinking back on that 3-month failed relationship, I prayed to be more careful about the guys I allowed into my life. (October 1974)

Stop World, I Want to Get Off

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness heartache merry-go-round stop world perspective love

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: My junior year of high school was full of mood swings and highs and lows. This poem describes one of the low periods. (November 1974)

My Eyes Are Open

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness happily ever after fairy tales God love learning and growing blessed

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: My junior year of high school was full of mood swings and highs and lows. This poem describes my struggle to lift myself out of a depressed mood and celebrate my bless...

I Must Struggle On

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness struggle conform mirage refuge God’s Love

Feeling Conflicted

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness happy smile cry mental torture depressed

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: My junior year of high school was full of mood swings and highs and lows. This poem describes one of the low periods. (January 1975)

Is That So Strange?

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness responsibilities pressures insane insanity haven

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: My junior year of high school was full of mood swings and highs and lows. This poem describes one of the low periods. (January 1975)

Deliver Me

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness devil hell heaven sane pain

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: My junior year of high school was full of mood swings and highs and lows. This poem describes one of my extremely low periods. (January 1975)

My Month

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness nervous breakdown healing meditating journaling balance and perspective merry-go-round courage God world stopped sinister true friends human will overpower black shadow

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: My junior year of high school was full of mood swings and highs and lows. This poem series describes one of the lowest periods of my life. (March-April 1975)

Fall from a High Window

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness extinguished last protest indignity death humanity dignified exit

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: After hearing of a person dying after falling from a high window, my imagination went wild. Written in April of 1975 during my junior year in high school.

Hey, Tree. Here I Am

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness autistic mental retard autism

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: Wrote this poem during 10th-grade about an autistic boy who escapes up a tree. As he tells the tree his secrets, you would never guess he had autism. Once the people f...

The Poor Boy

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness poor boy Heaven God

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: Wrote this poem during a tenth-grade Creative Writing class about a male “Cinderella-type” character who is an orphan. This is to be sung to the tune of “Down On...

The Little Children

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness little children happy day God’s sight

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: Reverent poem written when I was in the ninth grade in 1972. This is one of my few rhyming poems. Later, of course, I adopted a free-verse, free-style form of writing ...

A Townhouse In Brooklyn

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness Brooklyn grandfather step grandmother

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: When I was 16 years old (1974), I met my maternal grandfather and his 6th wife. My Grandma was wife #1 and wife #3. I had not seen him since I was 8 and did not know w...

Blind Date

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness blind date tonight is the night will he like me

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: A neighbor who I babysat for set me up on a blind date to go horseback riding. It was my first time on a horse. We went trail riding up a hill. Needless to say, I had ...

Romantic Scraps or Great Lines

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness lines guys use romance sad and lonely

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: When I was in high school (1974), I thought this was romance at its best. Here’s five romantic scraps or great lines used by former boys in my life.

Every Time I Hear The Phone Ring

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness smile of greeting hand in hand good times

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: This is a poem about a middle school crush that I wrote back in 1972.

Longing For Company

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness longing for company solitude boisterous crowd

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: Have you ever been in a large crowd yet feel all alone. That’s the thought I explored back in 1974.

When Will I Find The Time?

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness be myself find the time turmoil

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: Trying to discover how to find the time to find and be yourself among all the turmoil of interpersonal obligations. Written in 1974.

What Will My Future Be?

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness other half dream future

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: What will my future be? Will my dreams and ideals be fulfilled, or will I be forced to make a chance of plans? Poem written in August of 1974.

Hello Butterflies. Back So Soon?

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness butterflies fall in love heart

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: Written in April during my sophomore year in high school (1974) about a relationship that lasted a bit over 3 months. He was three years my senior.

I Can’t Wait

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness thinking of him miss him time and space

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: Written in April during my sophomore year in high school (1974) about a relationship that lasted a bit over 3 months. He was three years my senior.

Is this really me?

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness peacefulness love happy

Cry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: Written in May during my sophomore year in high school (1974) about a relationship that lasted a bit over 3 months. He was three years my senior.

You Take Me As I Am

Poetry | By Me From 2009 Tagged with: poetry cry in the wilderness love understand feeling down