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My name is Kyla, and I love to read and write. My favorite subject is history, and I like to write stories. I write mostly either stories based in the past or in the future...except for my mysteries, which are based in 2007. (The year changes every year...LOL)

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Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Should homosexuals receive all the rights and benefits of marriage?: 11 of 93

Gay marriage is a widely-debated issue that seems to worm its way into all political circles, from Christian Right to Far Left. It's one of the 'polarization issues'- it seems to divide the people of America into two or three groups: those that disapprove of gay marriage and wish to see it remain outlawed, those that approve...
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Tips for taking care of male betta fish: 1 of 6

Betta fish, or Siamese Fighting Fish as they are sometimes called, are renowned for their beauty, grace, and big appetites. Originating from the rice patties of Thailand, these fish do require little care- but not as little as some might think. As with all animals, they need proper care, including hygienic conditions, correc...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A thankful family: 6 of 34

A mixture of dead leaves and sleet blew down the lonely street, stinging hard against Rachel's back. She hunched her shoulders farther into her thin coat, trying to keep warm. A lone car rumbled past, one of its tires hitting a puddle of melted sleet, and sending a sheet of freezing water towards Rachel. She shied from it, b...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Issues Teens views: How stereotyping teens is unfair: 2 of 11

What is the first thing that comes to mind when the word 'teenager' crosses our lips? Generally something like irresponsibility, fun, laziness, video games. This is a classic stereotype. Stereotyping is done at all stages of life. Children are expected to be wild and disobedient. Teenagers are expected to be irresponsible an...
Home & Garden > Home Interior Tips for organizing your pantry: 3 of 13

A pantry can be one of two things. 1) a place where every single thing in the closet/cupboard is jumbled up, or 2) a nice, comfortable place where everything is organized and has a 'spot'. Here are a few tips on how to get your things in their 'spot' and keep them there. A) Always make sure you don't have more bottles, jars,...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Issues Teens views: Teen writer autobiographies: 1 of 4

I have loved to write ever since I was a little kid. In fact, I still remember the first book I ever wrote- a children's book called 'Dogs Don't Look Both Ways.' It was a moralistic story that I was extremely proud of. I graduated after that, up to a teenage detective named Jessica who was all of 14- a great, big, grownup ag...
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Ways to recycle Christmas cards: 8 of 27

I love Christmas cards. They're always so pretty, and nearly all of them have a picture on the front that has a snowman, or a Christmas tree, or even Santa Claus. Some have glitter, some don't, some are absolutely gorgeous, some...well, I could do without them. One of my biggest problems is keeping those cards nice- lots of ...
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish How to care for Japanese fighting fish (betta): 3 of 10

I have a Siamese Fighting Fish/Betta. He is very pretty, a red in some lights, purplish in another. One of the first challenges I ran up against picking out a Betta was: "Which one?". I mean, they are all so pretty. Finally, I settled on Tormey. He looked healthy and happy, so I bought him. To get one of these fish I think e...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Issues Teens views: A day in the life of a teen: 2 of 6

I am 14. I guess that makes me a 'teenager'. I am a home-schooled big sister to six kids. Yes, I am the oldest. No, I would not want to get rid of any of my little siblings. No, I do not hate my parents. Yes, my parents are awesome. Yes, my house is busy. No, I do not go to school in my pajamas, do you? There, now that we've...
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History Greek warfare in ancient history: 2 of 5

The Greek Fighting Style After the Greek dark ages, the Greek fighting style changed dramatically. With the invention of the hoplite and the creation of the phalanx fighting ranks, it was easier to mount large offensives. Phalanxes were large armies, consisting of Hoplites. The ranks were only broken in the center, and by tw...