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Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology Liberal and conservative labels: Understanding political rationale: 1 of 18
Democrats are Not as Liberal as They Used to Be and Republicans Are Anything but Conservative Anymore I guess the logical question would be how has this happened? But more importantly I think it is very liberating to admit to ourselves that on some issues we might be more conservative and on others we might lean to the left.... More..
Relationships & Family > Online Dating Evaluating internet dating: 2 of 17
Is Online Dating for Losers? Please Don't Say It's So I know I'm breaking ranks with my fellow online daters with this article. And I can't imagine all the many matchmaking websites out there will applaud what I have to say, but who else would be better to evaluate online dating than one of those very losers. Like many other... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology Reflections: What America needs: 5 of 39
Answering the question of what America needs should start with the people, not the President, not the media, not with Congress, but with the people. This is where the question should end as well. "Let's take a vote" - famous last words. But very effective when you want to know what this country needs. Imagine what would happ... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Romance: 46 of 226
"Dr. Sanders, I really need your help." "You think?" Katie Sanders sarcastically replied. "I thought you were here just to give me $100 a week to look at my pretty face." And then she let go with one of those girl-next-door smiles that made Paul think that maybe he was here just to enjoy her company, and yes her beautiful fa... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Estranged family relationships: 1 of 3
Imaginary Wife Last night was great, Jason said to his wife Anne. She was just rolling over and waking up to his words reminded her of their amorous lovemaking the night before. Yes it was, she smiled agreeing with him. Jason didn't want to get out of bed. Waking up in the arms of his beautiful wife on a cool, fall morning i... More..
Jobs & Careers > Blogs & Online Writing Jobs Blogging as a career: 13 of 26
BLOGS or DIARIES? I hate blogs. Most of the ones I have tried out are authored by inexperienced and unqualified people who think they are writers or even worse, newsworthy, simply based on their ability to create a blog. Usually their content within their blog is so one-sided that it becomes obvious that they have done no re... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Overcoming Internet blues: 3 of 6
My wireless laptop couldn't connect today to the network I use everyday at home. Similar to when I move from one location to another across town, sometimes my wireless laptop connects immediately to whatever network I am near and other times it doesn't. If you have Windows Live Messenger or better yet, if Windows Live Messen... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Bonding Simple ways to show your daughter that you love her: 3 of 6
A Much Longer Time Dad, how long do we live? Since Paul was a teacher of philosophy at the local community college he was impressed by his son's question. But he had to hesitate before answering. His training to teach had long since ingrained in him the technique of when you don't have an answer to a question, which by itsel... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues How cell phones create new issues of public rudeness: 36 of 46
Just Say No to Saying Hello Remember back in the '80's when Nancy Reagan coined her famous phrase "Just Say No," when offering her solution to rampant drug abuse. Catchy phrase, but way too easy of an answer to an age-old problem called addiction. (Pause: "Excuse me, I have to take this call.") But maybe Nancy's catchy clich... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills How to say "no" without feeling badly: 31 of 33
Taking the Stress Out of Difficult Phone Calls You Have to Make What does it feel like on the other side of a difficult call you have to make? How is your call received? Do they believe you or do they see right through you? We all have to make difficult calls. Why? Because we need something or need to take care of something ... More..