She was seventeen years old in June of 1943. Klavdiia Efremovna Kalugina (also spelled Klavdiya Yefremovna Kalugina) a Russian, born in 1926 came from a “not rich” family. She became the youngest sniper-in-training at a school for Komsomol (Communist Union of Youth) and ultimately became an inspiration behind the scenes. All the other pupils were… Continue reading Inspiration Behind the Scenes with a Female Sniper
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Empowering Ourselves and Others
Empowering ourselves and others is more than a catchy phrase. It’s our duty to ourselves. We have the power. If we have the confidence to accept ourselves as we are and to make our own decisions, we can change the world. We can give all people, regardless of race, religion or gender, the ability to… Continue reading Empowering Ourselves and Others
Through the Haze, a Poem
Through the Haze is a poem I wrote a very long time ago. I wrote it during a time when my life had been turned upside down and nothing was comfortable or clear or certain. It is an uncomfortable poem from a troubled time. I am full grown, an adult.I had a childhood once.It is… Continue reading Through the Haze, a Poem
In this Month of Love-Love Life
Has life got you down? Have you lost that loving feeling? In this month of love put the love back into your life—no silly, not that love.
Create Strong Obstacles to Make A Super Story
Stories need structure. You don’t have to outline your story but the structure must be there. One of the essential pieces of story structure is the story obstacle or antagonist. As a writer, you know you need a strong obstacle to make a super story, but how does that work on paper? The Power of… Continue reading Create Strong Obstacles to Make A Super Story