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Jeanette McDonough is a freelance writer, holed up somewhere in the Great American West. When she's not wrestling coyotes over scraps of rabbit fur, she fills her days writing and making origami cranes to decorate the walls of her cave. Her work has graced

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Futility: 2 of 86

Futility I shout against this roaring clamour that fills the space between us While my every thought gets whisked away by the gale of a raging wind tunnel We care no more for the sentiment of words no longer real Phathoms inhabiting a shadow world Powerless and frail. Futile like planting ground that is waterless and barren ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Oppression: 3 of 97

Mean-spirited fools With their veins bulging and with reddened faces their corded necks strain against all reason oppressors rage swollen by the impotence, of searing hot egos their rants of bile-thick anger explode and suck all vitality from the room wives and lovers retreat recoiling in physical repulsion from the caustic ...
Creative Writing > Drama Drama: Struggle: 1 of 12

Shadows Listen - A One Act Play EXT Dark Inner-City Street-Night There are warehouses and a few ramshackle houses lining the street. In the distance a large factory looms over the set, it is backlit by mustard yellow lights so that it's a menacing silhouette that looms over two small children alone on the street. Street ligh...
Politics, News & Issues > Hunger, Disease & Poverty What are some examples of corruption involving water and what is the impact of the corruption on people and communities?: 1 of 11

In the American west water has a volatile history. In fact, water has been the cause of range wars and murders. For example, in the 1870's water was the impetus of the Lake County Wars in Colorado (WHERE THE BODIES ARE Shaputis, June, 1995). The fight over control of local irrigation rights resulted in murder and mayhem. Acc...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My most memorable Fourth of July: 6 of 61

He was big and goofy; 16 hands high with a gait that made my fillings rattle, but I was in heaven astride the old roan horse headed for the starting line. It was the annual Fourth of July rodeo in 1968 and I was about to race for the first time ever. The crowd, the colors, all the sights and sounds; still vivid in my memory ...
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Brew your own medicinal teas: 3 of 30

The quest for natural alternatives to medicine has led many people to the use of herbal preparations. Traditional cultures have long relied on herbs to treat a wide assortment of illnesses and conditions so there is a wealth of knowledge available to people who are interested in using herbal medications including the prepara...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Horror: 23 of 208

The homestead despaired. Awnings creaked and shutters rattled while the wooden structures buckled under the accumulated weight of years of neglect. Left derelict by those who once lived there, them that had planted seeds in the alkaline soil, and those who had watched their crops turn to dust beneath the brittle sun, the hou...
Food & Drink > Pasta, Grains & Rice How to make pizza dough: 4 of 29

Making pizza at home has dual benefits. For one thing, it's a pretty impressive meal when it comes hot out of the oven directly to the table. It looks like a lot of effort went into its creation despite the fact that it's fairly easy to prepare. It can also be surprisingly affordable. The first step to making the perfect piz...
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette How tipping works: 10 of 68

In the best case scenario, tipping should be a pleasurable experience. The act is a demonstration of civility and generosity. As such it should bring a good feeling to the person who is sharing their good fortune with someone who is providing an appreciated service. In the worst case scenario, the act of tipping can feel lik...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The detective meets the murderer: 5 of 31

Mary's way She pulled the widow's veil over her dry eyes and rouged cheeks and boarded the Leadville Express, westbound. The coach was narrow, just seven feet across, with two rows of seats and a seventeen-inch aisle between them. On one side of the car were double seats built for two and on the other side were single seats....