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Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: How it all went terribly wrong (humor): 2 of 141
My love of gardening started when, as a child, I stood in the backyard helping Mom pick snap peas off the vine. I loved to snap them, eating the raw peas inside. Those days washing garden food before eating it didn't seem important. Mom loved flowers as did her father, who had two green houses full of flowering plant in his h... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Homeless and struggling with job search: 1 of 13
People drive by and yell out of the car window, "get a job", when they see a person who appears to be homeless. I say "appears" because many homeless people do not look it, and some homed people do. Some homeless people live on the streets for a very short period of time, get a job and off the streets. For most homeless peopl... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Commentary: Men supporting the women's movement: 2 of 15
Say "Women's Movement" people think: radical feminist. Every man born on the face of the earth has one thing in common, they were born of a woman. A woman carried an embryo and fetus in her womb for 9 months to give birth. So why would men not support the women's movement?Men have sisters and daughters. Why would men not want... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling How different plastics are recycled: 1 of 5
Mobile Chemical is the company that manufactures a brand name trash bag, as well as store brands. I was sitting on a bench outside one factory when a supervisor told me it was made of recycled plastic. I was impressed, it seemed like a typical concrete picnic table bench to me.Most cities have recycling programs that pick up ... More..
Computers & Technology > Identity Theft & Internet Scams The different types of Internet scams: 4 of 18
Many Internet scams had there start offline. Something is offered Free. The usual place you will find them in the classified Jobs sections of your local paper. Once you take the bait, you are requested to send money to cover costs or to register. The ad usually promises a lot of money for little work. "Stuff Envelopes At Home... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Do children need educational toys?: 8 of 34
From the moment a baby enters the world their education has begun. Every sight, sound, taste and smell is new to them. The more educational toys they have the better. A baby sleeping in a crib sees bars and a ceiling. A brightly colored moving musical mobile helps their brain to develop faster.But the question is do children ... More..
Sciences > Zoology The things that make us animals: 1 of 3
The hair on the back of your neck at the base of the skull prickles and stands on edge. This is a natural animalistic instinct warning us of danger. When someone attacks our children, we become as fierce as a mother bear protecting her cubs. When the free hor d'oeuvres are passed around we grab a bunch uncaring that many more... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Visited by the dead: 20 of 51
Aunt Evy was feeling sad and lost. Suddenly she heard music. She looked behind her from where she sat on the couch, and realized a music box had started playing. It was a gift from her dearly departed husband, that he gave her on their 25th wedding anniversary. Some people debunk people being visited by the dead, but you will... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Commentary: All homeless people are not drunks and drug addicts: 12 of 29
All homeless people are not drunks and drug addicts. The reason people seem to think that they are is because the most visible of the homeless population usually are the ones that have lost their battle to overcome alcoholism.Neale Donald Walsh was homeless for a year. He broke his back on the job. He ran out of money, lost h... More..
Society & Lifestyle > North American Culture American culture defended: 3 of 7

Before beginning to defend American Culture, a definition of what culture means is needed. Culture means development of intelligence and moral character in humans. The mark of a cultured people is one of a genteel society of intelligence with an appreciation of fine arts and literature. Modern society has taken the definition... More..