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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Hiking: 1 of 11
Like any active Boy Scout unit, my troop went hiking and camping at various times during the year. One of these was always during winter, and although it wasn't the most comfortable time to go camping, I went along. It was a good social event, and we didn't have to worry about bug bites or heat exhaustion. It was a January i... More..
Entertainment > Movie Remakes & Adaptations Movie remakes: Comparing Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory with the 2005 remake Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: 2 of 21
Overall, the casting in C&CF was just as good as that of the original WW&CF movie, as there was much talent to be reckoned with. There were tons more special effects in the re-make, which made for a better viewing experience. Also, it was nice to see the producers trying to answer some plot/background questions that weren't ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Ethan: 1 of 10
Ethan is an unusual name, although growing in popularity, and can be traced back to two different origins. Today, one sees more fictional than real Ethans, as the strength-inspiring name takes hold in the minds of authors, producers, and other storytellers. == Etymology And History == The name Ethan (EE-than) means strong, s... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Birthdays What would you write in a birthday card for Helium?: 4 of 37
In honor of Helium's first year, I present a series of rhymes, mirroring the traditional greeting card limerick concept. I thought this would be a slightly different (if not outright goofy) way to express my joy and gratitude (and yes, a little opinion) to every single member of Team Helium, from the CEO, advisers, and admin... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication The importance of communication in relationships: 6 of 54
An honest, fun, and insightful relationship isn't worth the air you breathe if you don't even attempt to communicate. For romantic partnerships especially, too many expectations will turn your relationship into a time bomb, so you need to practice good communication or your time with the other person/people will be rife with... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Writing tips: How to write a choose-your-own-adventure story: 1 of 9
Writing a choose-your-own-adventure (a.k.a. pick-your-own-path) story can get complicated, but with a little organization you can keep it under control. You should write from only one point of view, that of your protagonist/main character/hero: the reader will be making various decisions that will change the plot, so you'll ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Halloween costumes: 5 of 44
Go ahead, dress as someone (or something) else. It's okay. That's what Halloween costumes are all about. Almost everyone I know has an inner-actor that begs to be released every October; we help our kids pick out costumes, or get our own for a Halloween party, or simply to show our Halloween spirit when giving out candy. == ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Homeland Security Appraising America's security in a post 9/11 era: 3 of 26
"Security" is the most prominent buzzword of the 2000s, and with good reason. For those who will always remember what it was like before 9/11, we know that the United States and the world will never be the same. Despite a more guarded outlook and perhaps a more intense need to protect ourselves, we members of western civiliz... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) What makes a great game: Graphics or gameplay?: 5 of 42
Graphics and animation are both great, but without strategies, moves, rules, and other inner workings of game play, a video game is just a video. Watching a slide show or reading a short story might be nice, but if you want to immerse yourself in an adventure where you need speed, strategy and skill, nothing beats a game's a... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: September 11, 2001: 5 of 40
I live in a suburb of Washington, D.C., but I was nowhere near the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. And there is certainly nothing I can write that could compare to any New Yorker's story of seeing the World Trade Center crumble before his or her eyes. However, as writing has always been therapeutic in my adult life, and shar... More..