Smooth Sailing II

By shoebox

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A Quiet House

By shoebox on Mon, 15 Sep 2008

"C'mon, Mom. This is my mom, isn't it?
Other Fiction
Story
Certificate 12

A Little Advice to Young Writers and Readers

By shoebox on Sun, 07 Jan 2007

Years ago I literally agonized over every fa- cet of writing you can imagine. I seemed terribly impatient and knew not the cure...
Miscellaneous
Non-fiction
Certificate U

A Quiet World

By shoebox on Tue, 25 Sep 2007

I don't want a quiet world period!...
Opinion
Non-fiction
Certificate U

About Daddy (1)

By shoebox on Wed, 16 May 2007

I know his dad liked gambling and would take my Dad, who was seven...
Other Non-fiction
Biography
Certificate U

About Daddy (6)

By shoebox on Thu, 20 Sep 2007

Life's too short, if you ask me...
Other Non-fiction
Biography
Certificate 12

Aletha

By shoebox on Wed, 20 Jun 2007

"Why? Did I say something wrong?" Saundra asked.
Other Fiction
Story
Certificate U

Ann Dunham: Busy serving others and educating her kids

By shoebox on Wed, 12 Nov 2008

She also helped both kids with their homework because she had studied mathematics, among other subjects...
Children's
Biography
Certificate U
Cherry

At Clarence's

By shoebox on Tue, 05 May 2009

"Chris, I'm warning you," Bud said softly.
Other Fiction
Story
Certificate U

Barnyard Turkey Life

By shoebox on Sun, 19 Nov 2006

Not a single turkey Gave a nip nor a tuck
Children's
Poem
Certificate PG

Billy Graham's Death

By shoebox on Sat, 18 Nov 2006

Billy Graham was a significant presence in our home many years ago. A televised crusade or service of his was a special event not to be missed, according to my mother's way of thinking.
Opinion
Biography
Certificate U

Billy Graham: Man After God's Heart

By shoebox on Thu, 30 Oct 2008

Billy has received many medals, prizes and other awards... Who can count all his awards?
Children's
Biography
Certificate U

Billy Sunday in Brief (not briefs!)

By shoebox on Fri, 21 Sep 2007

The Pope was simply a love who loved others...
Reviews
Story
Certificate U

Boy Child

By shoebox on Wed, 21 Mar 2007

(Note: These lyrics go to the tune of 'Danny Boy' or 'Londonderry Air'. Something like that. I may write a 3rd stanza. Thanks.) 1)
Love
Poem
Certificate U

Break Up

By shoebox on Wed, 09 May 2007

Jarvis began to cry and wipe the tears away as they rolled down his face...
Other Fiction
Story
Certificate PG

Brown & Sweet

By shoebox on Thu, 20 Dec 2007

I sometimes even spiff and sputter That gets your ears, I know
Humour
Poem
Certificate U

Campus Walkers, The

By shoebox on Sun, 12 Sep 2004

...you rest, anyway, in knowing there will always be the campus walkers who go briskly round and round--undeterred--near 5 pm when the highland sun has lost its vigor; campus walkers who feel convinced at that moment and site that the physical world as created is indeed a marvellous masterpiece of beauty and mystery never to be surpassed. In part even.
Other Non-fiction
Story
Certificate U

Chris-Craft

By shoebox on Sat, 11 Apr 2009

They were near them he realized. He could feel it...
Drama
Story
Certificate PG

Christmas

By shoebox on Mon, 25 Aug 2008

he read The Magic of Thinking Big decades ago!
Other Fiction
Poem
Certificate U

Daniel Coronell: Freedom Fighter

By shoebox on Fri, 14 Nov 2008

People like Daniel are brave and help to make our lives better...
Children's
Biography
Certificate U

David's Letter--Bogota, Colombia

By shoebox on Sat, 17 Dec 2005

It's of great beauty that you said you loved your family...
Other Non-fiction
Non-fiction
Certificate U
Cherry

Dear Detective Lovett

By shoebox on Wed, 25 Feb 2009

She said something before she died...
Crime
Story
Certificate 15

Dear Willie

By shoebox on Mon, 17 Sep 2007

Speaking of schoolgirls, Wanda has a handsome man in the room next to hers. Lucky gal!
Love
Story
Certificate U

Decision

By shoebox on Fri, 06 Jun 2008

Liliana's killing was not the first political...
Crime
Biography
Certificate PG

The Little House In The Woods

By shoebox on Tue, 16 Jan 2007

-1- The little house in the woods Was yellow, green and brown It boasted only four framed windows But each went easily up and down. -2- The little house in the woods Had a teeny tiny kitchen
Children's
Poem
Certificate U

The Sand Bridge

By shoebox on Sun, 04 Feb 2007

“Let’s go,” said Sherri. “I’m almost finished,” Dan said. “See my bridge?” Sherri and Dan had been playing in the sand about two hours. “Mom wants us home. Soon.”
Children's
Story
Certificate U

The France You Never Got To See

By shoebox on Tue, 06 Feb 2007

The France you never got to see Has very little ugliness On its mountains baa the sheep In its valleys songbirds cheep. The France you never got to see Still lures us to those Gallic shores
Love
Poem
Certificate U

I Left My Heart

By shoebox on Mon, 12 Mar 2007

I left my heart Not in a city Nor did I leave it In any town My heart was left Not in a hurry Nowhere high Or on the ground I left my heart Where hearts best thrive--
Love
Certificate U

That Face I Begin To See

By shoebox on Mon, 12 Mar 2007

A red leaf falls Cut loose by the wind Brown heifers low Within stone walls Another night nears Hidden crickets chirp Two Texas steers Watch fowls come home
Love
Poem
Certificate U

Framed

By shoebox on Fri, 16 Mar 2007

They listen to Mancini She cries, telling him How tough life has been For her—of exes long gone He gets the Kleenexes The fire is snapping and Roaring behind the grate
Love
Certificate U

Do Go Gentle

By shoebox on Fri, 23 Mar 2007

Be glad you laughed Be glad you loved...
Love
Certificate U

Is It Where We Write or What We Write?

By shoebox on Sun, 22 Apr 2007

I have been thinking about writers and what and where they write. There are so many sites available online. Some go here, others go there. Some return to their first site, others never return.
Journal
Certificate U
Cherry

Uncle Reggie's Study Room

By shoebox on Mon, 30 Apr 2007

Uncle Reggie heard my knock and, after two long minutes, opened the door.
Other Fiction
Story
Certificate PG

Should I See Your Body

By shoebox on Sat, 12 May 2007

I'd try to hush those lips with frenchies...
Erotica
Poem
Certificate 15

The Candy in the Woods

By shoebox on Wed, 16 May 2007

"Will I get arrested?" she asked.
Children's
Story
Certificate U

X Great Reasons for Not Being Rich or Famous

By shoebox on Tue, 22 May 2007

7) You surely laugh more (don't you?).
Journal
Non-fiction
Certificate U

Sara de Melo nee Taylor

By shoebox on Wed, 30 May 2007

She heard heavy footsteps behind her.
Romance
Story
Certificate U

When You Died By Your Own Hand

By shoebox on Mon, 04 Jun 2007

I need to think you did.
Spiritual
Poem
Certificate PG

Roses Are Red

By shoebox on Fri, 08 Jun 2007

Unless you walk in your sleep/which I hope you don't
Children's
Poem
Certificate U

He Laughed In The Wind

By shoebox on Sun, 17 Jun 2007

...fatherless, Godless, and nearly friendless, the youth...
Other Fiction
Certificate 15

Hot Water

By shoebox on Mon, 25 Jun 2007

"Do you accept Linda's apology, Connie?" she ashed.
Other Fiction
Certificate U

The Wayward Son/Daughter: the Christian parents' test

By shoebox on Sat, 30 Jun 2007

...'the blind can't help the blind' sort of situation...
Other Non-fiction
Non-fiction
Certificate U

Their Faces All So Lovely

By shoebox on Sun, 01 Jul 2007

Please, don't let any of that Happen, spare me!
Autobiography
Poem
Certificate U

Ephraim

By shoebox on Fri, 13 Jul 2007

The boys laughed at such a sight and poked each other.
Children's
Certificate U

Like Ships

By shoebox on Fri, 10 Aug 2007

I don't even love your laugh...
Love
Poem
Certificate U

Hot Coffee

By shoebox on Wed, 15 Aug 2007

'What if he takes after his dad? What kind of example...'
Other Fiction
Certificate PG

Near L.A.

By shoebox on Sat, 18 Aug 2007

Irene thought there were tears in Nancy's eyes...
Other Fiction
Story
Certificate U

Shoebox Interviews Sage Sweetwater--Colorado Poet-Novelist of the Sapphic Literary Genre

By shoebox on Thu, 23 Aug 2007

I rode six hundred miles to get away from six inches. I'd rather ride my stick pony...
Other Non-fiction
Non-fiction
Certificate 15

Lord Find a Place

By shoebox on Wed, 12 Sep 2007

But comes up one's hour The trouble isn't mirth
Spiritual
Poem
Certificate U

From Day One: T Capote Spies T Williams

By shoebox on Thu, 18 Oct 2007

...a good stiff drink'll surely cure that...
Other Fiction
Certificate U
Cherry

Moors and moors: Shoebox interviews contemporary Portuguese poet/writer/artist Alexandra OneLight*

By shoebox on Fri, 19 Oct 2007

So, for "going crazy" at the shops, i would most certainly recommend Porto or Lisbon...
Other Non-fiction
Non-fiction
Certificate U

I Look for You

By shoebox on Tue, 13 Nov 2007

The search, though, is futile I know it is...
Other Fiction
Certificate U
Cherry

The Lyrics of That Macho-man, He-man, Tough-guy Shit

By shoebox on Thu, 13 Dec 2007

And don't give a rat's ass Much less the rat's shit
Other Fiction
Poem
Certificate PG

New Mexico

By shoebox on Mon, 04 Feb 2008

...Say bye," Nellie said. "Say bye?"
Other Fiction
Story
Certificate U
Cherry

Jewish Mother

By shoebox on Wed, 13 Feb 2008

...I can just see that husky fisherman in a dress!"
Other Fiction
Certificate U

Long Live Our Elephants

By shoebox on Mon, 25 Feb 2008

I wish our world could be safer for beautiful animals such as the elephant...
Children's
Non-fiction
Certificate U

I'm From Mars

By shoebox on Wed, 27 Feb 2008

"I'll say, young man, name's Pierre."
Other Fiction
Certificate U

Ralph Carmichael: A Great American Musician

By shoebox on Sat, 08 Mar 2008

...popular TV shows including I Love Lucy and Bonanza. I suspect Lucille Ball...
Other Non-fiction
Biography
Certificate U

Jesus, You look so Kansas-like

By shoebox on Sat, 22 Mar 2008

I don't like You, Jesus, to look so Kansas-like, although...
Spiritual
Certificate U

Funny Like

By shoebox on Mon, 31 Mar 2008

"What if he's gay?" Wanda asked.
Romance
Certificate PG

Thorn And Rose

By shoebox on Mon, 31 Mar 2008

Thorn and rose, hawk and dove...
Love
Poem
Certificate U

Like Ocean Spray

By shoebox on Mon, 14 Apr 2008

...the way she moved about reminded me of the golden leaves...
Romance
Poem
Certificate U

Sunset

By shoebox on Mon, 21 Apr 2008

"I didn't agree with him, Asa. I only said he was right about your eyesight..."
Children's
Story
Certificate U

Take Her Pompoms

By shoebox on Mon, 28 Apr 2008

What's a mum worth in May?
Love
Poem
Certificate U

Just Cry, Mama

By shoebox on Tue, 06 May 2008

It was just awful. "Just cry, Mama. Go ahead..."
Autobiography
Certificate U

Feeling Your Spirit

By shoebox on Thu, 19 Jun 2008

To have been the proud owner Of that melodic voice...
Other Non-fiction
Certificate U

Warm Night

By shoebox on Fri, 18 Jul 2008

"You got any experience?" the man asked. "All kinds," the youth replied. "Fifty."
Horror
Story
Certificate PG

LID

By shoebox on Tue, 26 Aug 2008

"Laura!" he cried. "Honey, answer me!"
Horror
Story
Certificate 12

Miss Sindee and the Candidate

By shoebox on Sun, 31 Aug 2008

My little vet. (Kisses him) You're full of s... Splenda I think! Now...
Humour
Story
Certificate U

Tight Jeans

By shoebox on Mon, 22 Sep 2008

He wore tight jeans and cowboy boots.
Romance
Story
Certificate U

Tight Jeans 2

By shoebox on Mon, 22 Sep 2008

"Ross has a butt," Lyn said. Julie laughed. "Ross has two butts."
Romance
Story
Certificate 12

Why Is He Calling? (Pass Me Not...)

By shoebox on Mon, 27 Oct 2008

I'd thought the Saviour's calling had to do with death or "the transition" (time to go). No, it refers...
Spiritual
Non-fiction
Certificate U

Thomas Andrew

By shoebox on Wed, 29 Oct 2008

But he and Mr. Tindley didn't go away. Their music and words didn't either...
Children's
Biography
Certificate U

Something Irresistible

By shoebox on Thu, 30 Oct 2008

...something irresistible. If I could just put my finger on it.” “One problem is that you have ten fingers, Michael. All curious,” Jo said...
Humour
Story
Certificate U

Haley She Was Called

By shoebox on Sat, 01 Nov 2008

With her money, Haley opened her own beauty parlor and flower shop...
Children's
Certificate U

Morgan: An actor's actor

By shoebox on Sat, 08 Nov 2008

Morgan discovered movies as a child and fell in love with them...
Children's
Biography
Certificate U

Pablo: A Life of Crime and Making Money

By shoebox on Sun, 16 Nov 2008

When the police arrived, Pablo tried to escape by going out...
Children's
Biography
Certificate U

James Herriot: Dearest vet that ever lived

By shoebox on Sat, 22 Nov 2008

Can you help a cow get born? A horse?
Children's
Certificate U
Cherry

Somewhere near the Maricopas: Elizabeth Lucas-Taylor Interview

By shoebox on Wed, 03 Dec 2008

Everyone is unique--even the stinkers you meet along the way...
Other Non-fiction
Biography
Certificate U

Fly Me to the Moon, Baby

By shoebox on Tue, 27 Jan 2009

Nothing cheap you hear? That's not me
Romance
Certificate U

You Stole My Heart That Floridian

By shoebox on Sun, 01 Feb 2009

You made me again see the joys of life
Love
Poem
Certificate U

Don't Tell Anyone

By shoebox on Thu, 19 Feb 2009

...he had something to show me. Something to try...
Horror
Certificate U

High Finance

By shoebox on Fri, 20 Feb 2009

"God how he cried and cursed. Now that was love if you ask me."
Love
Certificate U

Peter Rabbit

By shoebox on Sun, 22 Feb 2009

"She went missing 10 years ago..."
Crime
Story
Certificate U
Cherry

Helping Hand

By shoebox on Tue, 03 Mar 2009

"Well, that's too bad," Lois had said. "He'll just have to get used to it."
Crime
Certificate PG

How to Have Money in Your Life

By shoebox on Sun, 19 Apr 2009

Plus, enormous wealth enables you to ruin your kids' lives. Need I drop a few names?
Other Non-fiction
Certificate U

The Double Cure: a closer look by Randall Barfield

By shoebox on Sat, 10 Oct 2009

Here the author gives us a glimpse of the glory of leaving this cruel and ill world...
Spiritual
Non-fiction
Certificate U

President Lincoln's Last Day

By shoebox on Sun, 01 Nov 2009

Lincoln was very glad the war was finally over.
Children's
Biography
Certificate U

Grandson at 3

By shoebox on Mon, 22 Feb 2010

He doesn't know these things and more but show him a lion...
Love
Certificate U

It Is Good My Friend

By shoebox on Fri, 19 Mar 2010

Day after day of warmth and cheer
Love
Certificate U