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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A business lunch gone wrong: 1 of 27
Some people have daily affirmation calendars on their desks. Others rely on simple mantras to get them through the day. I, on the other hand, wake up and decide if it is one of two types of day...a happy-go-nappy everything is right with the world and I am one with it, or, F@!& this place. Today is the latter. I woke up with ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Saying goodbye: 49 of 455
"In Memoriam"Here I sit,as strung out as before.Missing you,and waiting by the door.If someone asks for me,I am not at home.I am on permanent vacation from it all.And now look at me,staring at the walls.I see myself sweatand realize,It is one more,day I will not forget:The morning she came in,at around four a.m.,and said your... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Atheism as a religion: 5 of 34
The debate on whether atheism is a religion or not seems to have reached an apex in recent years. In 2005, a federal court judge in Wisconsin declared that a prison had violated an inmate's civil rights in denying him the chance to start an atheist study group. Many atheists resist the title of "religion" simply because of th... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Non-Christians dating Christians: 1 of 6
Once upon a time, in a far away land...The time was seven to ten years ago, the land is known as Arkansas. I was younger and not exactly a genius. I was - and still am - an atheist and she was - might still be, I have no idea - a Christian.Our relationship started off in the same way as many others do. Pre-marital, who-are-yo... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dark poems: 438 of 1317
Self MutilationOrange ember smoldering,on the cigarette I am holding.A blow on the end to remove the ash,and now We can burn the flesh.A horrible cry do I makewhen at first the burn I take.The smell of meat from my palm,and from here I will say no psalm.God has left me to my own device,in this moment now I wish not for ice.Th... More..
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Asparagus Everything: 2 of 4
Asparagus is Spring's treat to us all. I can't possibly tell you all the ways I have eaten or prepared asparagus in my life, but, I can give you a few ideas! Everyone has their own particular favorite way to cook asparagus and I hope that maybe a few of these recipes/techniques will inspire you to try some new flavor combinat... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Music: 90 of 153
"All the World's a Stage"I would build her a stage by the sea.Poignantly lit by the moon,she would dance above the waterto the sounds of natureA silver tiara and a violet tutushimmering and glossy with the salty mist.She will spin and pli and smileat me, her only audience.Eyes wide with astonishment,head spinning with wonder.... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes How to recover from a broken heart: 135 of 177
A fruitful love life seems to be the desire of every man and woman. Time after time, we hear of a person's "heart being broken." Anyone who has had this experience knows why the cliche stands as is. One can literally feel pain in his or her chest, tightness, shortness of breath...the "symptoms" go on. Luckily for all of human... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Frustration: 204 of 267
Eat.Chew the fat,my friend.My friend,my absolute, the uglinessof desire.Eat.Eat again and again.Savor the Moment.Savor.Eat.Beat your head against a wall.Feel the pounding in your brain.Slice open your forearm.Feel the crimson blood run.Watch the blood flow down.See it as it drips.Extinguish that,cigarette now,On your leg.Love... More..
Health & Fitness > Therapy & Counseling What is mental health?: 16 of 19
The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is still the number one location in the world for suicides. There is a romanticism associated with the bridge that seems to lure in the "mentally ill." As many as eight people a month may jump from the bridge in any given year. Ever since the bridge opened in 1937 is has been a magnet f... More..