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I am married, no children, work full-time, and am learning to enjoy life, whatever it may be. I am currently tired of winter and, though my job is less than stimulating, I manage to entertain myself most of the day. I live with my husband and we, in turn,

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Pranks: 5 of 15
I never thought, in all my adult life, that I would ever witness something as crude, foul, rank and disturbing as what I witnessed last Sunday morning. And to my surprise, my husband was involved. That fateful morning the sun rose as always, the birds chirped as they normally do and the house slowly began to awaken at about 9... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Love in the garden: 21 of 61
In 2001, Jimmy and I decided it was time to move in together. After a few weeks of searching, we found a cute one-bedroom suburban apartment and had the keys to our new cozy life in our hands by the end of the month. Learning the quirks and habits of each other is common with new living partners, and we were no exception. I h... More..
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Harry Potter: Theories on what will happen in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: 10 of 29
Harry Potter and his loyal band of wizards have become a welcome addition to the entertainment industry. From books to movies, children and adults alike are waiting patiently for the next installment of this wonderfully rich story. HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS will undoubtedly be as exciting and fulfilling as any of t... More..
Travel > South & Central America Introductory overview of Nicaragua: 4 of 11
Thirty years ago, Nicaragua was an unstable country, more synonymous with dictatorship than adventure travel. Nowadays, however, the country is reinventing itself, is considered one of the safest countries in Latin America and is beginning to emerge as the new top travel destination this side of Colombia. The political stage ... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Tuna salad: 21 of 49
Your Mother's Tuna Salad2 - 8 oz cans tuna in water, drained1 large dill pickle, diced2 hard boiled eggs, peeled and diced2 celery stalks, washed and cut into slivers1/3 cup mayonnaise (more or less to taste)Mix all ingredients together, chill for at least an hour and serve.Serving suggestions: -On crackers-In between two pie... More..
Autos > SUVs Why SUVs burn more gas than cars: 6 of 13
As compared to smaller vehicles, SUVs burn major amounts of gas. There are many reasons for this, the major ones being:1) SUVs have at least 6 cylinders, while most have eight. Smaller cars usually only have 4 cylinders, but can have more or less, depending. Regardless, SUVs always have bigger engines with respect to liter ca... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies Natural remedies for springtime allergies: 11 of 23
Every spring, I look forward to getting out of the house and into the garden. For the few weeks before spring I can usually be found drawing up plans for this year's garden, making shopping lists and generally anticipating the coming of warmer weather and sunshine. However, being in the garden is quite a different story. The ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center What responsibility does the US have toward Vietnamese who believe they've suffered illnesses as a result of their exposure to the dioxin Agent Orange?: 22 of 45
When I woke up the morning of January 11th, 1988, I was ten years old. It was a Monday and my brothers and I were supposed to be getting ready for school. Mildly excited at the prospect of a snow day, or an extremely rare case of my mother over-sleeping, I trotted into the living room with, what I can only imagine, was a bad ... More..
Relationships & Family > Humor & Laughter The importance of humor in relationships: 24 of 48
Everybody's seen those couples - you know, the ones that look like they simultaneously sucked on a lemon before they left the house this morning. I know I have seen those couples. In fact, I personally know a few. I have often wondered to myself how in the world they don't contemplate planning a murder/suicide at least once a... More..
Education > College Search Is college worth it?: 10 of 20
Everything I was brought up to believe in is telling me that it is worth it to go to college and find a path. However, real world experience has taught me otherwise. Go to college if...-You know exactly what you want to do and are completely committed to your goal.-You have enough financial aid or parent's money to cover your... More..