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Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) The beginnings of Halloween: 1 of 6

There are many reasons for celebrating Halloween, which differ depending on belief systems and the family dynamics of individuals. Some people reserve this holiday for cruel entertainment while others see it as just another day to spend with their families. Some of my best memories as a kid revolve around Halloween. Between ...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The top 10 things you want to do in your life: 31 of 152

1) Travel I have always had this burning desire to see the entire world, good, bad and ugly. I especially have a fascination with Whales and Scotland, just because my distant relatives are from those parts of the world. Currently, I am sad to say that I am not a very well traveled person. The farthest I have ever been from m...
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) The benefits of dehydrating food for preservation: 2 of 6

Every summer when I was a kid, my mom, sisters and I would choose one week to pick all the fruit we could and then dehydrate it or make jams. It was the most fun we had all summer, and the most educational. Dehydrating food, especially fruits is one of the best way to save money and to ensure that the foods you are eating ar...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: The most embarrassing thing that ever happened to you: 104 of 278

One summer my friend and I went to bible camp, a place called Dickey Lake in Montana. Every year my friend's church went camping there, and since I was visiting from Washington I got invited to tag along. I was a fairly large campground which consisted of some cabins, a chapel, two bathrooms and a Snack Shack. The campground...
General Inspiring quotes: 19 of 45

"Birds do not sing in caves, nor do they cherish their innocence in dovecots"-Henry David Thoriau "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death" Romans 8:1-2(NIV) "As long as possible live free a...
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas How to properly dispose of a tree after Christmas: 8 of 14

After all the Holiday celebrations are over, and the season is beginning to wind down, it is time to take down your tree and other decorations you may have displayed around or on your house. Your next dilemma: how to get rid of that tree. The first step to disposing of your tree properly is to prepare for it. First, you shou...
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Great ways to use photographs as gifts: 4 of 6

Photographs are one of the most meaningful and treasured gifts you can give during the holidays, or any time for that matter. I don't know how often my distant family members ask for photos of the kids, or the family all together. During the year, I try to take as many photos of the kids as I can, making sure that they inclu...
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing The difference between an ordinary letter and an e-mail: 34 of 47

There is something special about sending or receiving a letter that an email could never live up to. I still get excited or wait expectantly when I receive a letter or know that I am to receive one soon. These days, email seems to have replaced letters on a huge scale, resulting in a huge chain of reactions that seem to snea...
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Book reviews: The Twits, by Roald Dahl: 4 of 5

Being the eldest of six children, I have always been fascinated by the world of literature and the power it has over kids. I first read The Twits by Roald Dahl at an after school program to a large group of students. I was amazed at how these children, young and old, were sucked into this story. While reading I was assaulted...
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Tips for raising dairy goat kids: 4 of 4

Dairy goats are not only some of the most rewarding produce animals, but also some of the most amusing. Raising kids can go one of two ways. It can either be one of the most chaotic undertakings, or one of the most enjoyable. One of the most important things is to make sure that the kids are separated from the doe at birth. ...