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Entertainment > Celebrity Lifestyles & Trends Paris Hilton's fabulous life: 1 of 26
Many people, especially the easily influenced young, believe that Paris Hilton leads a spectacular, fabulous life. They see the fancy clothes, the sports cars, the media attention, and they attain to be just like her! It does not matter that she has never gotten an education and is clearly lacking in intelligence-she's Paris ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Rating Paris Hilton: 11 of 28
One of the saddest testaments to the condition of our society is the phenomenon of Paris Hilton. There is nothing spectacular about this girl. She has done absolutely nothing remarkable in her life. She has never done anything remotely admirable. And yet, her popularity continues to soar. Why?She was, not by any fault of her ... More..
Pets & Animals > Horses (Other) Do horses have emotions?: 6 of 15
Do horses have emotions? Many people would probably say no, but anyone who has had the good fortune to share their life with an equine friend would probably say "OF COURSE!"For several years I managed a small Arabian horse breeding ranch. The owner was usually out of town, so I got to spend my days among 25 horses of all ages... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Loyalty: Dogs vs. cats: 16 of 36
When people tell me they hate cats (but love dogs!) almost always they do not know what they are talking about, because they have never had a cat. Their cat hatred is a learned thing. They describe cats as being evil, sneaky and a host of other less than glamorous terms.Growing up, I was undeniably a dog lover. I mean, how co... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My gifted horse: 4 of 8
As a child, I dreamed of having my own horse, but it was not to be. I always thought of that as a misfortune of some kind, as I watched other people enjoy horse ownership.It was not until I found Scout, that I realized that all of those many years of working for riding instructors to earn my lessons, working for a breeding ra... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Should Paris Hilton go to jail: 25 of 37
Another celebrity has been caught breaking the law, and we will watch again as justice will not be meted out fairly. After all, punishments in our country are different for the rich and famous than they are for us regular folks.Paris Hilton was stopped several times in her car, once for drunken driving, and then twice more fo... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training Dog training basics: The "come" command: 5 of 6
Teaching your dog to come when called is THE most important lesson in his education. A dog who knows and respects this command is a dog who is under control, therefore, a real joy to have around. He will not be pestering people in the park, or running into traffic.It is best to train your dog when he is young, but any dog of ... More..
Pets & Animals > Horses (Other) Should you take a free horse?: 19 of 22

Should you take a free horse? I am prone to answering 'yes', however, it depends on the horse and it depends on you as well.If anything is given away free, there is most likely a compelling reason that it is being given away and not sold for a profit. Horses are no different. There can be many reasons someone is willing to gi... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette How to gracefully dine alone: 53 of 61
I have never understood the stigma of dining alone. One of my greatest pleasures is to dine alone, just me and my newspaper or a magazine. I love the peace and quiet of getting lost in my reading material while enjoying a good meal. Of course, this has no bearing on my social life. Dining alone does not in any way imply that ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Encounters with wild animals: 35 of 38
Several years ago, when I lived in Seattle, my friend Andrew and I would frequently take camping trips to the mountains. We would usually go to the Cascade Range, which was a couple of hours east of Seattle. Daisy, my little Schnauzer mix dog, would also come along, because I never went anywhere without her, and also because ... More..