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Ana’s Stand-Revised Edition
About the Story Ana’s Stand-Revised Edition This is a fictional story about a teenage African- American girl named Ana, who has to deal with school violence and bullying that ends up escalating. She fights back, only to become a target outside of school, as she witnesses the hit-and-run of her best friend Nikki. Unfortunately, she…
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Don’t Overlook Your Beauty
Look at you. A masterpiece. A beautiful work of art that doesn’t need the validation of anybody to feel WHOLE. Have you perhaps been feeling broken lately? Please don’t. You really shouldn’t put yourself in that situation. See the naked truth is, you feel like you’re not doing your most. You think you don’t have…
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Got My Name Changed Back
Finally, my divorce was granted in July 2022. Therefore, I am no longer writing under my married name of Kauffman. Instead, I have chosen to get my maiden name back which is Amon. Some posts still have my married name and some will be updated. Thank you for understanding and I apologize for any confusion…
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Never Give Up
First let me say this, a lot of people have been on this road way before you came on. Ever taken some time out to look at their lives and try to see the similarities you share? Just for a second forget about the fact that they battled with their own addiction just like you.…
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Tidbit and Dobby
My babies are growing up so fast! Enjoy my latest picture of my furbabies. Have a nice day, Crystal S. Amon
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Facing My New Normal
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in author, authors, Childhood, Crystal, Crystal S Kauffman, crystal s kauffman, Crystal S. Kauffman, disabled, Family, Florida, freelance writing, good fight, health, Home, humble, illness, Inspiration, Jacksonville, Kauffman, Life, love, memior, Memorial, missing mom, motivational, romance, say good bye, self help, writeLosing my twin brother, Thomas in Feb. 2021, broke my heart in two. However, I have to be honest in my heart I knew I was fighting for him to get Compassionate Release to die free from his prison cell. He spent 15 years after getting caught in Florida selling 10 oxycodone and refusing to…
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Creating Your Own Writing Space
Are you thinking about joining the freelance writing world, whether you choose to publish and submit your completed work online or offline? If so, begin by finding and creating a small office area, which will allow you to enter the magical world of freelance writing. You must develop several social media profiles like Facebook or…
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How to Build a Freelance Writing Career
Are you a new and struggling freelance writer, who is looking for a way to make a living with your creative talent? Do you have a computer with a word processing program, a smart phone, and access to the internet? Have you already created a portfolio online and offline, in order to send to or…
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Book Review: The Path of the Child
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Book Review: The Path of the Child Written by, Sojourner McConnell The author Sojourner McConnell wrote a fantastic story about a girl named Melonie Easton. Throughout the story the author gives you a deeper glimpse into the child’s life. The child was a lonely child, who felt unloved and…
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Hello Again…Updates
I haven’t been writing lately, due to unforeseen circumstances in my life. I am back and writing when I can, between the many real life obligations I have. I hope everyone has been well and I pray that each person has experienced many blessings over the time I have been away. My latest blessing was…
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Ways to Help Some Extraordinary Orphans in Kampala
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in Advertising, author, awareness, baby, child, Childhood, children, Crystal S Kauffman, Crystal S. Kauffman, Education, Family, Help, hero, independent, Indie writers, Inspiration, love, Organization, Orphanage, orphans, parents, Project, Random Acts of Kindness, salvation, small child, survial, VoluntersBy, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer The Real Life Orphanage is a place in Kampala, Uganda. The orphanage volunteers are trying to help the displaced children in their area. The orphanage needs help with donations or clothing, children toys, coloring items, sport items, and other things children love to do. The orphanage needs cash donations,…
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Coming Home
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By, Crystal S Kauffman, Staff Writer You’re the one I look to when my life falls apart, You have had me in your hands from the start. My life was bleak when I decided to move away, So today, I come back home to you and here I will stay. I know you will accept…
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The Girl Who Holds My Heart
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By, David Wahlstrom / Guest Blogger She is as pretty as can be and I bet she knows it, I try to be her friend but I feel like I’m going to blow it. When I see her smile it means a lot, Sometimes it feels like she is all I got. Her hair is…
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Responsibilities of Owning an Exotic Snake
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer ©Unknown The Burmese Python and other exotic snakes have been getting bad press coverage lately in South Florida. I have decided to investigate the actual meaning of being a responsible owner of one of these exotic snakes. I found many interesting websites, which can educate a new snake owner.…
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The New Developments in the Lonzie Barton Case
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Jacksonville, FL-Little Lonzie Barton have been missing for almost two months now, but the key suspects in his sudden disappearance are keeping their mouth shut. The suspects who police have arrested are William “Ruben” Ebron and his mother Lonna Lauramore Barton. According to Jacksonville.com, little Lonzie’s mother, Lonna has…
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Nothing Is Impossible With God
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Many times we give up too fast and forget that God has given us a destiny to follow using our talents that he has given each of us. Unfortunately, we believe that the road to our dreams may be far off and impossible to obtain. Throughout life, we tend…
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Caring for your Aging Loved Ones
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Parents are an enormous part of a child’s life, as they begin to grow into adulthood. Soon, their children begin growing up and starting their own families. This causes them to become less dependent on their parents, due to their new found responsibilities. Unfortunately, this can create loneliness in…
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Learn More about the Giant Panda
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer A giant panda is an adorable black and white giant bear, which is widely recognized as an endangered species. According to San Diego Kids (2012), this species is related to the bear family, due to the way it behaves like any other type of bear species in the wild.…
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Game of Life
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Take a look deep down inside, Let the child in you be your guide. Life is like a great big ocean, The waves swirl with so many emotions. Drowning in a sea of sorrow, You cannot imagine living until tomorrow, As you walk across the fire, Let your heart…
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Remembering a Loved one
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Do you ever think of me? Are your truly happy and free? I am weak and sad tonight, Embrace me with your heavenly light. My heart is empty and blue, Everyday is painful without you. The cancer took you away, I miss you in every way. You suffered and…
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Basking Shark: The Largest Shark of the Sea
By, Crystal S. Kauffman ©Unknown The basking shark is considered the second largest fish or shark, when compared to the whale shark. According to Sharks-World, this gigantic creature is also known as Cetorhinus Maximus, by scientists and researchers who collect vital information from these animals. Thankfully, they do not prefer to eat humans instead they…
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All About Whale Sharks
By, Crystal S. Kauffman Whale sharks are a majestic beast, which fascinates scientist and tourist alike, yet many misunderstand this gentle giant. Learning more about this species of shark will help people begin to understand that the whale sharks are not dangerous. According to Shark-World, the whale shark is also known as the Rhincodon typus,…
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Mako Sharks: Fastest Shark Species
By, Crystal S. Kauffman These beautiful creatures are built like a torpedo and attacks aggressively, which involves breaching the water at times when the shark captures its prey. According to Sharks-World, these sharks are blue in color and can be around a half a ton or 1000 lbs while they can grow to be 12…
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Review of The Face on the Milk Carton-By, Caroline B. Cooney
The Face on the Milk Carton By, Caroline B. Cooney Jane “Janie” Johnson was a fifteen-year-old sophomore in high school. She was a happy-go-lucky tenth grader, who had several close friends and a boyfriend/neighbor Reeve. Additionally, she loved her life as it was, but everything changed one day at lunch. She grabbed her friend’s milk…
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End of Life Communication
Recently, I learned that my grandfather has terminal cancer, which has invaded his body in several places. First of all, I was stunned and numbed, by the grave news and the thought of him dying. Basically, he raised me most of my life, so I am very close to him. I couldn’t cry at first,…
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Making Math Fun
Did you know that your children can learn to master math, by doing simple everyday tasks? As your child interacts with their parent, they learn many new things. These basic skills are essential for their social and intellectual development. One of the most important things for your children to learn… is how to count! Then,…
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Grandpa’s Sweetheart
RIP: Ray L. Amon/Grandpa As a young girl, I met my Grandpa on my dad’s side of the family. For those of you who don’t know Ray C. Amon adopted me and my two brothers, as his legal children when he signed our birth certificates. So, legally he is our father and I reconnected with…
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Meet Author Crystal S. Kauffman
About the Author My name is Crystal S. Kauffman (Pen name: Imogen Rayne). I am a Freelance Author/Poet/Songwriter with 16 years of experience. I have published over 1000 articles online and offline, since I began my writing career. Additionally, I enjoy using my talent to help small business owners, who need help with their everyday…
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My Reflections and Goals
As a young girl, I always dreamed of writing novels or writing for my city’s local paper. Every day, I told my friends that someday, they would see my name in the newspaper on the front page. They would generally laugh or make comments about my head being in the clouds. After hitting a hurdle…
