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Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) Does America's geographic isolation make it less tolerant of other cultures?: 2 of 29
Questions that imply misbehavior are logically flawed and this one is certainly no different. The question itself implies that there is a need to explain some alleged misdeed by the American people.The American people, as a whole, are among the most accepting and tolerant people in the world. We allow people with differing op... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The mountains: 8 of 99
Princeton towers above the valley floor,Grey-purple face against the baby blue sky.Stuck here in the flatlands,I dream of the collegiate peaks,my once and future home.The chalk cliffs hide the majestic sheepCurled ram horns locked in battleAbove Buena Vista,the beautiful view named years ago.At the mountain's feet,the great e... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Cloudy skies: 22 of 164
Anger begins in the west,Stealing away the sunny day.The humidity becomes oppressive,Walking outdoors like a steam roomAnd the sickly green tinge slidesOver the cotton-ball clouds, menacing.The chill on the wind is like a freezer,Turning the summer heat off in a nanosecond.Rage spreads and screaming begins,thunder pounds the ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Board Games Why Candy Land is the perfect board game for a young child: 2 of 14
Candy Land is not the perfect game for children. The options are not great, but Candy Land is not the best among them.The problem with Candy Land is that it glorifies the land of gum drops and lollipops, something we certainly don't need to do with childhood obesity becoming one of the biggest problems facing our nation.In ad... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) Store reviews: ALDI food store: 5 of 28
Aldi's is a German-based grocery store with branches all over the world. We discovered this last year when my husband was studying in Australia and we both did our shopping at Aldi.At first, this store can seem a little off-putting. They have little locks on the grocery carts, requiring you to insert a quarter to use the cart... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Pets: The choice between a cat or a dog: 13 of 65
I am, by and large, a dog person. I have never met a dog that I didn't like. I am not stupid enough to approach an unknown dog recklessly, but I have yet to meet a dog that could not be won over with kind words and a slow approach.On the other hand, I could list the cats that I have truly liked on one hand. Most cats are aloo... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Feline diabetes symptoms: 2 of 10
Despite the warm feelings inspired by a fat cat, letting dear little Fluffy put on an extra pound or two can be as unhealthy for her as an extra 10 are for you. Just as obesity in humans can lead to Type II diabetes, sometimes known as adult onset diabetes, a fat cat is at increased risk of diabetes too.Not surprisingly the s... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy Are Leos faithful sexual partners?: 4 of 19
Finding love with a Leo can be difficult, but it can also be the most exhilarating and loyal love of a lifetime. When the horoscope mentions Leo as your future love, be sure to call a psychic to verify the information. Leos, just like lions in the wild, tend to attract a pride of followers, so getting some good advice from ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Toddler leashes: Good or bad idea?: 4 of 19
Until I lost my daughter in a department store, I abhorred the idea of a toddler leash. Now, I know these items are to protect the child and the parent's sanity. When my daughter was two, she and I were shopping at a department store, looking through a rack of shirts. I had been holding her all morning and as children that a... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Breathing: 35 of 147
The clicking and the smell hit me firstSterile, smell of cleaners and something elseDeath.The clicking machine keeps him breathing,Pushes the oxygen into his lungs,Keeps him alive.Alive?We last saw his eyes three months ago.Christmas, the New Year and Valentie's DayPassed without his notice.His fortieth anniversaryShe sat alo... More..