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6'3" tall caucasion male on the lower side of my 30's. Bald by choice beautiful by design. Sarcastic to a fault. Shoe size is too big to find anything worth wearing that doesn't make me feel bad for some poor cow and his family that had to sacrifice their

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Relationships & Family > New & Old Friends Harsh realities: Outgrowing friendships: 18 of 124
To be completely honest, I am glad, in most cases, that I outgrew some of my friendships. Outgrowing friendships is part of the life cycle. Somewhere between adult diapers and club hopping, friendships need to be terminated. Our lives go through so many different changes it would be all but impossible to maintain friendships... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Thanksgiving Secrets to enjoying family holidays: 4 of 26
Soon we'll be listening to those sleigh bells ringing. Our lives will be consumed with the Christian tradition of Santa Claus and merchandising. Radio stations have already begun their twenty four hour loop of songs from long dead crooners and unfortunately still around pop stars. Stores have marked everything down for the h... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life First date conversation topics: 4 of 24
In today's world, it's hard enough to get a date with someone who doesn't have a criminal record or who hasn't been featured in a 'Girls Gone Wild' DVD. Then you pile on the stress of figuring out what types of jeans are trendy(and immediately go to the store to buy a pair of those since we all know you won't have a pair in ... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should sexual identity be taught as a course in schools?: 2 of 12
It should come as no surprise to anyone, that our public school system, much like the federal government that owns them, would be so interested in infecting more of our lives than absolutely necessary with the idea of a sexual identity course in their classrooms. A terrible idea that would only be ushered in on a curriculum ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Should Nicole Richie do jail time for her second DUI conviction?: 1 of 6
Most of us, living our mundane, middle to low class existences grab our weekly tabloids and get our fill of which Hollywood "bad girl" is off to rehab or the bighouse next. Our twisted fascination with the life and times of people who are famous for either mediocre talent or no talent whatsoever keeps us riveted to our Star ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literary Themes & Ideas Controversy over changing literary classics to reflect mandates of political correctness: 3 of 17
What controversy might be unearthed by editorially raping the works of authors who's contributions to our literary world surpass anything our mind numbed politically correct action groups could ever hope to achieve? Altering classic works because subjects or language bound within the pages may be offensive or vulgar is glari... More..
Arts & Humanities > Comic Books & Graphic Novels Superman versus Spiderman: The superior superhero: 4 of 22
Making his first appearance in February of 1936, the Phantom can be recognized as the first superhero to make his appearance in a skintight and colorful costume. The Ghost who Walks had his predecessors(Lamont Cranston's Shadow and the Man of Bronze Doc Savage) but it wasn't until Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's unknowing imm... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights On living your life to the fullest: 5 of 27
What does it mean to live your life to the fullest? Do I need to quote our tired cliches about "live like you're dying" or "live everyday like it's your last day"? Do I need to push my adrenal glands into overdrive, base jumping from a suspension bridge in Colorado? What about making sure I expunge any feelings of sadness or... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should prostitution be legalized?: 11 of 59
The world's oldest profession should add to it's slogan, the longest continually running profession as well. Try as policy makers and evangelical Christian conservatives might, prostitutes and their johns will continue to do business, legally or not. There should be no debating the subject. Two consenting adults agree throug... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Accepting people for who they are: 13 of 69
Accepting people for who they are. Every teenagers plea to their obliviously loving parents as they watch their sweet little child go from an 'A' student to a dark Goth wizard complete with dyed hair and black fingernails. Accepting people for who they are. A common theme in the New Testament. Love they neighbor as they self... More..