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I live and work in San Antonio, Texas. Being from Texas one either has to grow up with a great sense of humor or the muscle to take people down. I say this because everyone either LOVES or absolutely HATES Texas.

Texas isn't like Iowa, "Oh, it's there...so

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Entertainment > Music (Other) Music's influence on behavior: 3 of 76
Recently a global concert, Live Earth, was put on to raise awareness of the green house gas effects on our planet. Evidently the people who put this extravaganza on were thinking one of two things. One being, "Trough these musicians we can influence people to become green. They won't litter, they'll better control their carbo... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Fantasy: 29 of 583
The setting sun painted the desert in storybook hues of yellows, oranges, pinks and reds. A cape of deepening blues chased hints of baby blue across the sky until the brilliant twinkle of other worlds sparkled in the pitch black of the desert night. The moon ascended to its nightly throne to assume its nightly duties.Far from... More..
Arts & Humanities > Museums & Galleries (Other) Best online art galleries: 2 of 6
The World Wide Web has many silky threads. Among these threads there exists a window to a world of beauty, emotion and possibilities one might not otherwise know...the world of fine art. A key word search can bring up many possibilities to the waiting eye. For instance the key words "on-line galleries" brought up pages and pa... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothes (Other) Worst clothing ensembles ever worn or seen: 2 of 6
"Just because they make it in your size doesn't mean you should wear it." This has long been my mantra and I think other people need to use it. It doesn't matter if you're petite or heavy there are many more factors to be considered when buying clothes.One thing is, is it age-appropriate? A slender woman can wear anythingunle... More..
Arts & Humanities > Art Appreciation The deconstruction of art: Where is the talent?: 3 of 5
I have long wondered where the fine artists are today. I completely blame Andy Warhol. Now, now...don't get your hackles in an uproar. I understand what the artist was saying with soup labels. Commercialization and pop culture are king! At least that's what I got out of it. But I suppose the true road to the deconstruction of... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Why people believe in God: 100 of 134
God is tough, and I mean every god know to man of different creeds. Well, talking or reading about God is tough because people either get really, really saccharine or terribly nasty. God is one of two things, loved or hated. The alpha and the omega of emotions, as it were.The ones who hate or exploit God, religion and all tha... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Muses and their fickle tendencies: 7 of 9
A muse is amused at the news of your blues.I totally believe that because I like to think I know what inspires me, what my muse is, how it all works but I don't. I'm just as much an idiot as the next person is about the use of their muse. I honestly think a muse is like a cat. When they want to pay attention to you they will ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short Stories: Fables: 53 of 62
Funny, uplifting frog storyPanchito is a frog. He hopped all over Mexico and the Southwest United States making music with his band, The Rana Quartet featuring The Croak Dollies. Together in this happy way of life they bought cheer and good times to all.One day while at a stop in Reynosa The Dollies decided to spend the after... More..
Other Why did Mary have a little lamb?: 60 of 62
And just what is so great about lambs? Lambs are cute when they're young but they grow up and they're really quite smelly and horrible. Perhaps, just maybe, she only befriends lambs until it's time for slaughter. They start getting a little big and a lot less cute then WHAMO, lamb turning over a slow fire until its skin is ni... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas Dating challenges for independent professional women: 18 of 18
Oh Lord have mercy! Dating...geez can you think of another social interaction where the stakes are high and the possibility of rejection is as well? The only thing worse would be crashing a party at Buckingham Palace. I applaud those of you who can go into a dating situation, especially a blind date, with a truly positive att... More..